Fountain Real Estate
Homes for sale 80817
Situated just south of Colorado Springs, Fountain is a great little community that really gives you a country feel.
Located 10 miles south of Colorado Springs, this area maintains that small-town country feel. At 5,845ft Elevation, the city of Fountain got its name from the Creek that runs from the Ute Pass at the base of Pikes Peak; south & east of Pueblo where it joins with the Arkansas River. Livability ranking at #178 in the State, #15,025 in the USA and ranks better than 48% of areas. Scoring with an A for Amenities, Fountain has 4 Grocery stores, 3 Food/Drink/Public Transits & Fitness Centers, 15 Parks, 20 Schools, 6 Coffee shops and 8 Shopping areas. School Districts that are available are D-3 and D-8 which is Fountains Fort Carson School District 8. The Median Home Price here is $330k.
There are a plethora of homes for sale 80817 that will be perfect for you and your family. This area is highly sought after because of its easy access to Fort Carson Military Base. This area also offers both newer neighborhoods with larger homes and more budget-friendly homes for sale 80817 with neighborhoods built in the 70s and 80s. These neighborhoods are also a favorite of people wanting a fixer-upper that they can bring value to and gain equity quickly. If this is a consideration for you, make sure to think through the pros and cons of buying a fixer upper.
Fountain, Colorado is a beautiful place to live and has easy access to many outdoor activities that Coloradans love. There is fly fishing to the south, hiking trails to the west, and mountain biking just up the road at Cheyenne Mountain. Homes for sale 80817 is a tremendous area from which to begin your Colorado adventure.