Neighborhood Guide
Thinking About Moving to Village Lakes?
A neighborhood in Mason, within the Cincinnati area.
Area
Mason Area
Home Type
Single-family homes and townhomes
Pricing
$483K – $676K
School District
Mason City School District
About Village Lakes
Village Lakes is one of Mason's larger, more established communities (500+ homes), built by Drees Homes starting around 1994 around a series of small lakes. Its amenity package — a pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, a gazebo, half-court basketball, a playground, walking trails, and picnic areas — is more extensive than most Mason subdivisions of comparable age, all overseen by the Village Lakes homeowners association. The neighborhood is in the Mason City School District.
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Homes & Architecture
A mix of single-family homes and townhomes, from compact layouts to larger two-story designs.
Approx. Homes
~231
Build Years
~1994, approximate (established community)
Lot Sizes
0.24 acres – 0.39 acres
Builder: Drees Homes.
Community & HOA
Village Lakes
Covers the community pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, and shared grounds. Confirm current dues directly — reported figures vary by source and change over time.
Visit the HOA site →Amenities & Outdoor Features
Pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, gazebo, half-court basketball, playground, walking trails, picnic areas.
Streets & Setting
Established, landscaped streets built around several small lakes.
Schools & Education
Factual district and building names for this area. Assignments vary by exact address — always confirm.
District
Mason City School District
Elementary
Confirm elementary assignment with Mason City Schools (2 elementary schools; boundary varies by address)
Middle / Intermediate
Mason Middle School (grades 7–8)
High School
William Mason High School (grades 9–12)
Confirm the exact elementary assignment for a specific home directly with Mason City Schools or the county auditor site.
Getting Around
Town Center
Historic downtown Mason — adjacent
Downtown Cincinnati
~22–25 miles (~35–39 min via I-71), approximate
Airport (CVG)
CVG (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Int'l) — ~31–35 miles (~41–47 min), approximate
Distances are approximate — run a Real Report Card on a specific address for exact drive times and nearby amenities.
Streets in Village Lakes
9 streets within Village Lakes, sourced from county parcel records. Click a street to see every address on it.
Taxes & Jurisdiction
Parcels in Village Lakes sit in Mason, Warren County (auditor tax district 11), in the Mason CSD school district, per the county auditor's parcel records. Effective tax rates vary by levy cycle — verify current figures for a specific parcel with the Warren County Auditor.
In the Mason Area
Village Lakes sits within Mason (ZIP 45040). Market, livability, and amenity figures are measured at the area level — here's a quick snapshot, with the full breakdown on the Mason area page.
Area Livability
86/100
Median Home Value
$379K
Air Quality Index
57
Flood Risk
Moderate/Low
What Buyers Say
One of Mason's larger, more established communities (500+ homes), built by Drees Homes around a series of small lakes. The amenity package — pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, walking trails — is more extensive than most Mason subdivisions of comparable age.
Summary of commonly cited features for Village Lakes — informational, not a guarantee.
How Homes Near Village Lakes Grade
ATypical Grade
Based on 3 Real Report Cards pulled for homes in ZIP 45040, the area in and around Village Lakes.
Location CheckA-Environmental RiskA+Risk & SafetyB
Grades reflect environmental data, infrastructure, and public services. They do not reflect or consider the demographic composition of any area. Averages summarize existing reports and are not a valuation of any specific home.
Example home in Mason
3722 EMERY LAKE LN, MASON, OH, 45040
See how a home here scores across price, environment, schools, and more.
Where Village Lakes Is
Subdivision boundary for Village Lakes in Mason, sourced from county GIS records.
Looking at Village Lakes?
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Area data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NREL, HUD, FCC, OpenStreetMap — aggregated for ZIP 45040. Home, HOA, and school details are from builder, brokerage, and public sources and vary by address; always confirm directly. Informational only — not real estate advice.