The family-friendly community of Fountain Hills will be sure to welcome you as its newest addition. Located on the eastern slope of the McDowell Mountains, this former cattle ranch is now a 24,000-member town filled with breathtaking views and natural terrain. Located immediately to the east of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills provides unsurpassed views of the mountains.

Fountain Hills real estate is prized for the many activities—indoor and outdoor—available in this community. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, assorted sports, and golfing are plentiful in the numerous parks in Fountain Hills. At the center of the community is the 30-acre Fountain Park, known for its world famous 560-foot high fountain. Golden Eagle Park encompasses 25 acres and boasts sports courts and two play areas for children. Desert Vista Neighborhood Dog Park is a 3-acre off-leash facility for dogs. The 14-acre Four Peaks Park offers sports fields and a skate park. McDowell Mountain Park is a 21, 099- acre regional park just four miles north of Fountain Hills. Competitive track, mountain biking, wildlife viewing and camping are favorite activities here.

Fountain Hills real estate affords some of the best views in the Valley with sweeping panoramas of the mountains east which in winter actually have snow capped peaks. Fountain Hills homes run the gamut in taste and price with two premier guard gated golf course communities recently developed affording homes in the million dollar plus range. Much of Fountain Hills Az homes for sale employs desert style landscaping with most of the greenery being the golf courses.

Fountain Hills truly has something for everyone. Water sports lovers will enjoy a day spent on the Salt River and Saguaro Lake or Canyon Lake areas. A popular activity is a tour aboard the Desert Belle Paddlewheel Riverboat on Saguaro Lake.

Golfers have several courses to choose from, among them being Desert Canyon Golf Club, The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain, the SunRidge Canyon Golf Club and We-Ko-Pa Golf Club.

To get a taste of the local western culture, just spend a delightful afternoon visiting the fine resorts, art galleries, restaurants, spas and boutiques.

When considering homes for sale in Fountain Hills, a mix of sizes and prices allows you to select just the right home for you. Condominiums, single-family homes and large custom homes are all available starting in the $100,000s and going to $5,000,000 and up. Recent master luxury developments include Eagle Mountain and Firerock.

Once you venture outside Fountain Hills, the rest of Scottsdale, Arizona is awaiting your discovery. A world-class destination, Scottsdale offers fine dining, sports, entertainment, golf courses and shopping. To facilitate your move to this family-friendly area, contact the professional businessman familiar with the Fountain Hills homes for sale, agent Rip Miller. Rip specializes in the sale and purchase of luxury  Scottsdale real estate and the surrounding communities. Knowledgeable and experienced, he will help you locate the home of your dreams. Contact Rip at 480-766-8988 with any questions you may have or to begin the sale or purchase of your home.