Fountain Valley Real Estate

Area Information

Fountain Valley is a quiet bedroom community located at the center of Orange County just minutes from Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the beach, and The Block at Orange; a large open-air shopping mall. The City is located just north of Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach, and just south of Santa Ana and Anaheim.

Since its incorporation in 1957 residents of Fountain Valley have adopted the motto "A Nice Place to Live"; thanks to the well maintained streets and roadways, multiple parks, and excellent weather throughout the year, and the overall quality of life; with excellent schools, a variety of housing types and prices, and easy access to freeways.

One of the Fountain Valley's greatest assets is Mile Square Park, a 640 acres urban park. Within the park there are three golf courses, two soccer fields, softball & baseball diamonds, a wilderness area, and even an archery range. Also, there are two fishing lakes, paddle boat and bike rentals, numerous picnic areas, as well as a large range of recreation programs for all ages.

Demographics

The exceptional growth rate which Fountain Valley had in the 1960´s which could have played havoc with the planning of most cities, if a master plan had not been adopted before any development had begun. Unlike most communities, Fountain Valley´s plan did not have to "catch up" with existing developments; due to this reason Fountain Valley has been known as Orange County´s best-planned community. Changes in the master plan have ensured the balanced growth of the city. With a current population of approx. 55,000, the City´s growth is nearly complete. Home prices range from the mid-$150,000 for townhouses or condominiums to $500,000 and more for newer model single-family houses.

Education

There are three high schools, three middle schools, nine elementary schools, one K-12 school, and two K-8 schools.

Fountain Valley is also home to Coastline Community College and a campus of the University of Phoenix. Community colleges in the area include Orange Coast College and Golden West College, located nearby in the cities of Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach, respectively.

Business

As a suburban city, most of Fountain Valley's residents tend to commute to work to other urban areas. Although the economy of the area was once based mainly on agriculture it has gradually being replaced by new office development and an influx of commercial jobs in the city, especially with the growth of a commercial center near the Santa Ana River known as the "Southpark" district.  Local cities of Huntington Beach and Westminster may also be to your liking.

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