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Fountain Hills is a blossoming
community, home to approximately 23,000 people, and located "just
over the hill" from metro Scottsdale.
Comprised of approximately 12,000 acres, the town size is
limited due to geographical barriers such as the adjacent McDowell
Mountains, and surrounding land owned by the State of Arizona
and various Native American Communities. Thus, we will always
be able to maintain our atmosphere of a "hometown community"
while still having access to the convenience of the large metro
area just minutes away.
- COMMUNITY- Fountain Hills is a planned, family oriented
community established in 1970 by McCulloch Properties (now MCOP,
Inc.) Before 1970, the area was a cattle ranch and was part of
one of the largest land and cattle holdings in Arizona. It was
purchased by Robert McCulloch in the late 1960's and designed
by Charles Wood, Jr. (designer of Disneyland in southern California).
The centerpiece of Fountain Hills is the world's tallest man-made
fountain, a focal point that attracts thousands of visitors each
year.
- LOCATION - Northeast Maricopa County, Arizona, adjacent
to the eastern city limits of the city of Scottsdale. It is accessed
by Shea Boulevard and AZ State Route 87, the "Beeline Highway."
Distances are 30 miles from downtown Phoenix and 12 miles east
of Scottsdale Road via Shea Boulevard; and 17 miles north of
the cities of Mesa/Tempe via Route 87.
- GEOGRAPHY - Rolling foothills of lush natural
 desert located on over 12,000 acres of land
and bordering northeast Scottsdale, Fountain Hills is surrounded
by the 2,800 foot McDowell Mountains on the west, the Fort McDowell
Indian Reservation on the east, the Salt River Indian Reservation
on the south and by the McDowell Mountain Regional Park on the
north. Elevation is 1520 feet at the fountain, 3000 feet on Golden
Eagle, 500 feet above Phoenix.
- CLIMATE - Characteristic of the desert southwest with
mild winters and hot summers. December mean temperatures are
65 degrees high and 35 degrees low. The mean high temperature
in July is 104 degrees and the mean low is 75 degrees. Average
annual rainfall is 14.5 inches.
- DEVELOPMENT - Over 9,000 acres platted and zoned into
5,900 residential acres, 325 commercial acres, 57 business park
acres, 500 recreational/open space acres and 1,600 acres of roads
and streets. New plats are in various stages of planning.
- BUILDING PERFORMANCE - As of May, 2005, Fountain
Hills had either completed or had under construction 12,295 residential units.
There were over 175 commercial building and nine industrial buildings.
Five school complexes and fourteen churches have been built.
- COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE - Fountain Hills is home to
more than 500 businesses; Accountants, automotive services, banks,
beauty salons, bed and breakfasts, cleaners, convenience stores,
drug stores, electronics store, fitness centers, florists, gift
shops, guns shop, hardware stores, hotel/motel, insurance agencies,
ladies wear shops, lawyers, printers, realtors, restaurants,
stationery stores, television repairs, supermarkets and video
rentals.
- POPULATION - According to the 2003
census, the population was 22,105 with an estimated 3,000 to 4,500
seasonal and/or part time residents. The median age of year-round
residents is 46 and the average household size is 2.6 people.
- SCHOOLS - McDowell Mountain Elementary School serves
grades K through 2 and Four Peaks School serves grades 3 through
5. Grades 6 through 8 attend the Fountain Hills Middle School
which opened in its new location in the fall of
2002. Grades 9 through 12 attend Fountain Hills High School. The
student enrollment was approximately 2,600 students in May
2005. Students in
the community have performed well when compared to others
in Maricopa County, AZ and the country, based on 2002 Stanford-9
test scores. All of the schools have been recently
remodeled and upgraded with the latest computers and technological
equipment. In addition, the Fountain Hills
Charter Public Montessori School serves grades Pre-K through 8. There
are also eight licensed pre-schools in the community.
- CHURCHES - Assembly of God, Baptist, Christ's Church,
Latter Day Saints, Lutheran, Methodist, Missouri Synod Lutheran,
New Life-Christian Fellowship, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic and
United Brethren all have churches in the community. Other religious
groups holding services are the Bahai Faith and a Jewish congregation.
- HEALTH CARE - Fountain Hills has two primary health
care centers, one affiliated with Mayo Clinic and one with Scottsdale
Memorial Hospital. Both are staffed with physicians and nurses.
The Fountain Hills Medical Clinic has a doctor and nurse on duty
and offers both appointments and walk-in care. Mayo Clinic-Scottsdale
is just one mile west of the community and four major hospitals
are within 20 miles. Ambulance and medical helicopter services
are readily available. Dentists, orthodontists, counselors, chiropractors,
physical therapists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and podiatrists
have Fountain Hills practices.
- RECREATION - Golf: Sun Ridge Canyon, 18 holes, 6,700
yards, par 71. Open to the public. Places 42 among top U.S. Courses.
Desert Canyon Golf Course, 18 holes, 6,415 yards, Par 71. Open
to the
 public. Golf At Eagle Mountain.
18 holes, 6,755 yards, Par 71. Open to the public. Firerock Country
Club, 18 holes, private gated golf club community. Tennis: Copperwynd
is a private tennis and fitness oriented resort facility
with a 24,000 square foot clubhouse, 9 tennis courts, 2
swimming pools, resturaunt, fitness, health and spa facilities. Four lighted public courts are at
Golden Eagle Park. Also, four lighted courts are at Four Peaks
Park, open to the public after school hours. Other: Lighted
athletic fields and a basketball court at Four Peaks Park; Two
basketball courts, lighted soccer field
and softball fields, volleyball courts, playground and picnic
ramada at Golden Eagle Park. Fountain Park has a playground area
and 32 acres for picnics, games, and events. Walking, jogging,
and bicycling are popular past times around the park. The Community
Center is headquarters for civic, cultural, and social meetings,
and activities for all ages. In addition, the town has a community theater.
There are two privately owned fitness centers and a 24 lane bowling
alley with snack bar and lounge. Desert Vista Park has one
of the town's most used amenities; The Off Leash Recreational
Facility allows owners to let their dogs run free and includes
plans for recreational courts.
- CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS - Just about something for
everyone - American Legion, Arts Council, Art League, Boy and
Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Club, Civic Association, Community Chorus,
Community Theatre, Bridge Clubs,
Knights of Columbus, Friends of the Library, Little League, MSLB
Baseball League, Co-ed Adult Baseball and Softball Leagues, Lions
and Lionesses, Men's and Women's Clubs, PTA, Rotary Club, Soccer
League, Veterans of Foreign Wars, - plus golf leagues, bowling
and softball leagues, youth groups and more. There also is a
very active Chamber of Commerce.
- UTILITIES AND SERVICES - Electricity is provided by
Salt River Project; telephone by Qwest; cable by Cox Communications;
water by the Chaparral City Water Co.; and sewer service by Fountain
Hills Sanitary District. Two private companies contract for trash
disposal service. Natural Gas available in some areas, furnished
by Southwest Gas Co. Law enforcement is the responsibility of
the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office and the Town Marshal's Department.
Fire protection, ambulance and paramedic services are supplied
by the Rural Metro Fire Protection Co. under contract to the
Fountain Hills Fire District.
- GOVERNMENT - Incorporated in 1989 and governed by
a Town Council elected for four years with a Mayor elected for
two years. Departments include Town manager, Clerk, Magistrate's
Court, Development, Building and Street Department, Planning
and Zoning commission and Parks and Recreation Department. The
Sanitary and Fire Districts are separate entities with their
own citizen elected boards. Maricopa County is responsible for
the library and flood control.
- TAXES - The 2004 property tax rate was $10.23 per
$100 of the assessed valuation. Owner occupied residences are
taxed at 10% full cash value as determined by the Maricopa County
tax assessor.
- PROPERTY PRICES - Single family homes are typically priced from $350,000 to
the millions. Multi family units typically start at $225,000. Lots are priced from
$225,000 and up.
Fountain Hills Chamber
Of Commerce
Fountain Hills Times
Fountain Hills Town Hall
Fountain Hills Charter School
Fountain Hills Unified
School District (K-12)
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