Fountain Neighborhoods and Builders
Freedom Heights is
built by Aspen View Homes, a branch of Desert View Homes, whose home office is
in El Paso, TX. They moved to Colorado Springs in 2004 to develop several Aspen
View Homes communities here. The most popular model in Freedom Heights is the
Crestone, a 1,800-square-foot model with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and an
unfinished basement. Aspen View Homes in Freedom Heights range in size from
1,200 to 1,800 square feet with a base price ranging from $198,000 to $243,000.
Cross Creek is
about ten minutes from Fort Carson and offers both single-family homes and
townhomes. Pulte Homes is building affordable two-story townhomes in Cross
Creek. They feature two-car garages and include all appliances. The Hawthorne
model is the most popular here, offering 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths throughout 1,400
square feet. The prices for Pulte Homes townhomes in Cross Creek range from
$180,000 to $202,000.
Legendary Homes is also building in Cross Creek. They are a
local, family-owned company that has been in Colorado Springs for about 25
years. They successfully show their presence from north to south, showing good
quality and integrity. They offer two-story homes with unfinished basements,
elegant living rooms and spacious kitchens. Their famous model is the
Sprucewood, featuring 2,200 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The price
range for Legendary Homes in Cross Creek is $227,000 to $267,000 for homes
ranging from 1,926 to 2,200 square feet in size.
Countryside North in
Fountain is built by Journey Homes, a company whose growth is increasing in
Colorado Springs. They build in Colorado and California in 12 different
communities and have very affordable prices for first-time and move-up buyers.
They offer more than 50 different floor plans. In Countryside North the most
popular model is the Arizona, a great layout with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and
1,305 square feet; their homes also come with unfinished basements. Journey
Homes in Countryside North range in size from 1,305 to 2,030 square feet, with
prices ranging from $216,000 to $245,000.
Area Map
All aforementioned neighborhoods are essentially within a small one to
two mile radius of the green arrow on the map, which is the center of
the City Fountain area.
Courtesy of Google Maps (click to enlarge)
Schools/districts
Students in this part of town will likely attend schools in Widefield School District 3, which founds
itself on pride, tradition and innovation.
Webster Elementary School
commits itself to provide a safe, caring learning environment where staff,
parents and students collaborate to develop motivated, life-long learners and
citizens.
Janitell Middle School
is proud of its tradition of excellence. They make use of the latest strategies
and technology to develop academic success in each student's life, all within a
positive, enriching environment.
Mesa Ridge High School
provides a safe, supportive, academically rich environment in which all
students are prepared to be productive, successful citizens and life-long
learners.
Things To Do
Parks/open space
Fountain is home to nearly a dozen parks including Metcalfe
Park, Aga Park and Fountain Mesa Park. Residents will find plenty to do among
the parks, which include playgrounds, trails, ball fields, volleyball and
basketball courts, covered pavilions, fishing ponds and more.
Dining
Fountain offers several unique local restaurants including
Chaps Bar & Grill, Coke's Diner, Cowboy Espresso and Papa Teddy's Old World
Pizza. A 10-15 minute drive will bring residents to the Powers Corridor, which
offers a great variety of popular restaurants including Old Chicago, Outback
Steakhouse, Red Robin, Mimi's Café, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Cold Stone Creamery,
Panera Bread, Wahoo's Fish Tacos and Chili's. Also in the mix are a few hidden
gems including AI Sushi, Burger City, Leo's Pizzeria and Fox & Hound
Restaurant.
Entertainment
Every Labor Day, the Fountain Fall Festival offers pancakes,
parades, arts and crafts, tractor pulls and more. This one-day event is a great
highlight of the Fountain calendar. A 10-15 minute drive will bring residents
to the Powers Corridor, which gives residents the chance to enjoy movies at the
Cinemark 16/IMAX. Minor league baseball is also in season during the spring and
summer - fans can enjoy watching the Colorado Springs Sky Sox at Security
Service Field. Residents also have easy access to the World Arena Event Center,
which is about 15-20 minutes away on I-25 and often features some of the best
athletic, musical and family-friendly displays of entertainment in the area.
Shopping
The closest shopping center is Mesa Ridge Shopping Center,
with stores, groceries, services and restaurants all within 2 miles. The
Citadel Mall is easily reached from nearby South Academy Boulevard. Residents
may also venture to the nearby Powers Corridor (10-15 minutes away) to find
some of the best shopping in Colorado Springs, all within a two-mile stretch.
Stores include Best Buy, Super Target, CostCo, Whole Foods Market, Dick's
Sporting Goods, Lowe's, J.C. Penney, Men's Wearhouse, Pier 1 imports, World
Market, Office Max, GNC, PETsMART, Wild Oats Natural Marketplace and Staples.
Recreation
The City of Fountain offers several trails ranging in length
from 0.3 to 1.3 miles. The Appletree Golf Course offers 18 holes of great
golfing and great views of the Front Range. The Fountain Creek Nature Center
includes wildlife exhibits and learning programs. The Fountain Valley YMCA
offers intramural sports for all ages, exercise classes, a weight room and
cardio equipment. The District 8 Sports/Pool Complex offers swimming for the
whole family.
Contact The Voice for more information on home values, pricing trends and opportunities in the City of Fountain area.
Phone: 719-360-5202
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