Why Live in Downtown Fountain
Downtown Fountain features wide streets arranged in a grid, lined with tall ponderosa pine and maple trees. The neighborhood offers a variety of home styles, including townhouses from the 1980s and early 2000s with log cabin-like exteriors, early 20th-century bungalows, midcentury ranch-style homes, and new traditional builds from 2020. Homes range from $200,000 to $515,000, with some properties requiring renovations. Aga Park, a popular summer spot, has a splash pad, playground, and baseball diamond, while the 40-acre Metcalfe Park offers a gazebo, baseball fields, a horse arena, and a skate park. The 16-mile Fountain Creek Regional Trail provides opportunities for walking and fishing at Willow Springs Pond. Local dining options include Olde Town Coffee Shop, All Star Pizzas, and C’mon Inn, with groceries available at Safeway 3 miles north. The annual Fountain Valley Chamber Fall Festival and Parade and the Fountain Community Metcalf Park Market are key community events. Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 85/87 facilitate commuting, with Fountain Park and Ride and Fountain Municipal Transit buses serving the area. The Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 serves local students and is highly rated. UCHealth Emergency Room is 4 miles north, and Colorado Springs Airport is 10 miles away.
Home Trends in Downtown Fountain, CO
On average, homes in Downtown Fountain, Fountain sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Fountain, Fountain over the last 12 months is $295,000, down 42% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$295,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$344,305
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$262
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median List Price
$344,305
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-42%