Lakeview Ranch Manufactured Housing Community is located on the north end of Lake Mattoon (1,050 acres) approximately 5 miles southwest of Mattoon, Illinois and approximately 4 miles west of Interstate 57 in central Illinois. Interstate 70 is approximately 18 miles to the south. Currently there are 181 lake front sites that have water and sewer available. Also, 35 farm acres adjoining the MHC with lake frontage is available for one acre sites for sale for additional development. The park is 55% occupied on a regular basis. In the past year effort has been made to remove older homes and ready the lots so new homes are able to come in. The lots range in size due to the contour of the lake frontage; some are considered a lot and a half and the lessee pays accordingly. Most owners of the mobile homes use their lot for vacation purposes only and have homes elsewhere. The community is connected onto the public rural water source, Clearwater and Lake Mattoon Water Association. Previously the park had its water source from a deep well located on the property which was tested with the EPA each week. This is an excellent source of water and though it is not used for the MHC now it is still used for drinking water and is still being tested. The water is tested by the EPA in Champaign, IL and Springfield, IL by a certified water operator, presently the owner.