Fountain Hills Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Located just southeast of the popular community of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, with a population of just 25,000 (2006 census) is becoming one of the favorite suburbs of Scottsdale for families to settle in and make a home. Fountain Hills has all the scenic charms of the Southwest, while providing the urban amenities of a big city such as fine shopping and great restaurants.

Natural beauty enhanced by man-made features is a trademark of Fountain Hills. The McDonnell Mountains surround the Verde River valley plain to the north and east, while farther east is the Tonto National Forest. Five competitive golf courses including Desert Canyon, Sanctuary, Sun Ridge Canyon, Eagle Mountain and Firerock, cater to golfers from beginners to skilled low-handicap players. One of the world's largest fountains sprays a scintillating column of water over 550 feet into the air on the hour from its island in the 28-acre Fountain Lake in the town center.

The Fountain Hills Real Estate and Homes for Sale is available for every budget. Single family homes with two and three bedrooms, many with inground pools, decks and other features for outdoor living list at $250,000 and up. Condominium suites start at $100,000 for one-bedroom units, while townhomes can be found from $250,000 to the mid $300,000s for up to four bedrooms.

The Fountain Hills School District manages education for students of all ages from preschool through senior high, in four public schools and a private charter school. Community colleges are located nearby in Scottsdale and Tempe, while the main campus of Arizona State University at Tempe is just twenty miles away.