The Town of Fountain Hills is a master planned community that was established in 1970. Prior to 1970 the area was a cattle ranch and was part of one of the largest land and cattle holdings in Arizona. One of the community’s outstanding assets is its incredible views and natural desert landscape. There is a wide variety of homes to choose from in Fountain Hills. From apartments to condominiums, town homes to starter homes, large estates to empty nester homes, there is something for everyone in Fountain Hills.
Prices range from $100,000 for a condo to over $3 million for an estate sized home. The beautiful terrain provides for a wide range of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, boating and golf. The McDowell Mountain Regional Park is just 10 miles north and is a fantastic place to hike, bike, horseback ride, camp, RV, picnic, or boat at Saguaro Lake. Fountain Hills contains some of the most challenging and picturesque golf courses in the state. The centerpiece of Fountain Hills is the beautiful fountain, one of the world’s tallest man-made fountains. It serves as a highlight for the community and attracts thousands of visitors each year. It is surrounded by Fountain Park, a community meeting place and town center. The town has its own museum and community theater, and it also has the Fountain Hills Shopping Center consisting of a Target, Petsmart, Subway, Leslie’s Pool supply and much more. There is also a Fry’s Grocery store.
Fountain Hills is accessible via Shea Blvd, giving residents easy access to the metropolitan area including Sky Harbor International airport and downtown Phoenix. For those who love to do some serious shopping, have no fear. Fountain Hills is close to some of the best shopping venues in the Valley. Scottsdale Fashion Square is close by and features such stores as Nordstom, Neiman Marcus, Barney’s New York, Prada and much more. Fountain Hills has five excellent schools in the Fountain Hills Unified School District.
