The city of Mason, located just south of Lansing, is home to The Gardens and Centennial Estates subdivisions.

Mason charms you with its quiet neighborhoods, upstanding schools, and a small town community with easy access to the Lansing area. Mason allures people with its strong connection to the past with its renovations of historic buildings and its foresight into the future by developing the town to accommodate its growing population, by creating new business opportunities and recreational facilities.

Mason's History
Mason is located in central Ingham county a few miles from the state capital in Lansing and serves as the county seat. Mason is the only county seat city in the United States located in the county containing the state capital that does not also serve as the capital city. The city was first settled in the 1840's and was incorporated as a city in 1865. The downtown square is the focal point of the distinctive historic charm and character of the community. The majestic county courthouse, constructed in 1903 and recently renovated, provides the centerpiece for the historic architecture of downtown. The prominent clock tower atop the courthouse is a beacon to the heart of the city's unique community.

The Area
Mason is a growing town of 7,200 people located minutes from Lansing and East Lansing, home of Michigan State University . The agricultural setting surrounding the city is an attractive buffer from nearby urban areas. Quiet neighborhoods, a historic downtown, rural charm, affordable homes, a strong sense of community pride, a high-quality school system, and convenient access to the Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Detroit metropolitan areas are a few of the attributes that make Mason a great place to live and work.

"Tree City USA"
Mason is a "Tree City USA” and has been bestowed that honor by the National Arbor Day Foundation every year since 1990. The city recently completed phase one of the Hayhoe Riverwalk that when complete will offer a walking trail from border to border through the beautiful heart of the city and may one day connect to other such walking trails throughout the region. The city's park system also includes a nationally recognized skate park and roller hockey rink along with several neighborhood park facilities. Planning is currently underway to construct baseball, softball, and soccer field facilities to address the needs of the 2,000 plus adults and children from the area who participate in these sports.

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