Lake Ashton Quality, Boutique Scale
Vienna Square is built by Century Residential — the same developer behind Lake Ashton. If you love Lake Ashton's build quality but want something smaller and more intimate, Vienna Square delivers exactly that. Just 181 homes surround a central clubhouse with heated pool, fitness room, movie theater, and library.
New construction is still available, making this one of the few Polk County 55+ communities where you can buy a brand-new home. HOA covers lawn care and exterior maintenance for true lock-and-leave living. No CDD — simpler financial structure than Lake Ashton's five-board system.
Real Costs
| Cost Item | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HOA | ~$2,400 | ~$200/mo. Covers lawn care, exterior maintenance. |
| CDD | $0 | None — simpler than Lake Ashton. |
| Property Tax ($350K home) | ~$3,100–$3,800 | Polk County with homestead. |
| Insurance | ~$2,500–$3,500 | Newer construction = better rates. |
| Total/Year | ~$8,000–$9,700 |
Compare to Lake Ashton at a similar price point: Lake Ashton's HOA is only $60/year but adds $2,400+/year in CDD assessments plus potential bond payments. Vienna Square's $200/month HOA is higher, but the total annual cost is comparable and the governance is dramatically simpler — one HOA board instead of five.