This area is popular with military families due to its proximity to bases and affordability and is one of the best places to look for homes for sale near Ft Carson in FFC8 school district.
Pride of ownership shines throughout this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom two-story home in the Cross Creek community. You will love the open floorplan flooded with natural light as you enter the house. The formal living room is the perfect place to entertain guests. The eat-in kitchen features plenty of durable countertops, a pantry, sleek appliances, a gas stove, and spacious cabinets.
Fountain Colorado is located in the south-eastern part of El Paso County and was named for Fountain Creek. Fountain is conveniently located close to the Colorado Springs Airport and Ft. Carson and Peterson military bases. Covering approximately 50 square miles, this area has an average elevation of 5800 feet which makes for temperate weather most of the year.
Schools in Fountain CO
Students in Fountain either attend the D3 Widefield school district or D8 Fountain-Fort Carson School District. The Widefield School District covers residences in the northern region of the Fountain MLS area, while students in the central and southern part of Fountain attend the Fountain-Fort Carson School District. This area is home to the Fountain Valley School, a well-known private school.
Weather in Fountain CO
The weather in the Fountain area tends to be a little more temperate than in other parts of the Colorado Springs area due to its lower elevation. Average highs in the winter are in the 40’s with average lows dropping down to 20 degrees. Summertime temperatures average 83-88 degrees with the lows in the upper 50s. Fountain tends to be one of the warmest areas of the Pikes Peak Region.
