The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45065 sells for about $302,421, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.72%), a market in balance. Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,345 a month.
ZIP 45065 — South Lebanon
The South Lebanon housing market remains stable, characterized by steady demand and moderate price growth consistent with the broader Cincinnati metro area. Low inventory levels continue to support pricing, though the pace of sales has normalized compared to previous years. Buyers are finding a balanced market where negotiation is possible, driven by the area's appeal to families and commuters.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking suburban space and access to high-quality schools, as well as commuters who value proximity to the I-71 corridor.
Median prices moved up 0.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 21 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.6% · poverty 6.3% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 45065, Warren County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Kings Local School District, which is generally regarded as a high-performing district within the Cincinnati metropolitan region.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Little Miami River.
South Lebanon benefits from its proximity to the I-71 corridor, which serves as a major economic artery for the Cincinnati-Dayton metroplex, driving residential and commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Warren County based on market value; the rate includes local school district levies, county-wide services, and township-specific assessments.
Residents primarily commute via I-71, providing a direct route to downtown Cincinnati or the northern employment hubs in Mason and Blue Ash.
The area features immediate access to the Little Miami Scenic Trail and several local parks, with major shopping and dining options located within a short drive in nearby Mason.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand, with a mix of single-family rentals and newer multi-family developments.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Cincinnati-Dayton industrial and professional services corridor, with significant employment in manufacturing, healthcare, and retail.
The area is heavily reliant on private vehicle transit via I-71, with limited public transit options available for regional commuting.
Ongoing residential subdivision development continues to expand the housing stock, with a focus on single-family detached homes.
The Warren County Auditor manages property assessments, typically conducting triennial updates to ensure valuations align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to Kings Local School District taxes and various township-level levies for fire and emergency services.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to wind and storm damage common in Southwest Ohio.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Ohio law requires sellers to provide a Residential Property Disclosure Form detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A major regional paved trail for cycling and hiking.
Large facility serving the broader area with various athletic fields.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.