What is Fountain Hills known for?
Fountain Hills is a hillside town on Scottsdale's eastern edge, known for its namesake fountain, sweeping views of the McDowell Mountains and Four Peaks, and a quieter, small-town pace. The town was incorporated in 1989 and had 23,820 residents at the 2020 census.
The fountain itself was built in 1970 by Robert P. McCulloch and was once the tallest in the world. It still anchors Fountain Park and the town's downtown Avenue of the Fountains, where art fairs and community events take place through the year.
Why do buyers choose Fountain Hills?
- Mountain and desert views from hillside lots, with Four Peaks to the east
- Dark night skies: an International Dark Sky Community since 2018
- Room to breathe, bordered by McDowell Mountain Regional Park, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- Golf communities including FireRock Country Club and SunRidge Canyon
- A walkable town center around Fountain Park
What do homes in Fountain Hills look like?
Fountain Hills offers a wide range, from townhomes and patio homes near the town center to custom hillside estates and homes in gated golf communities. Many of the most sought-after properties sit on elevated lots with long views of the McDowell Mountains, Four Peaks, or the fountain itself.
What should buyers know before purchasing in Fountain Hills?
Views are the main driver of value here, so two homes a block apart can price very differently. Walk the lot and check what could be built in front of it before you fall for the view. Hillside homes can also mean steep driveways, retaining walls, and added inspection items worth reviewing early.
Fountain Hills has no freeway running through town. Most residents reach Scottsdale and Phoenix via Shea Boulevard or the Beeline Highway (SR-87), so map your regular commute before committing.
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Sources: Fountain Hills, Arizona (Wikipedia); Town of Fountain Hills.