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Homes near the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve in Fountain Hills
Residents formed a preserve task force in April 1995 and voters approved $6 million in bonds in November 1997.
The Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve at a glance
Residents formed a preserve task force in April 1995 and voters approved $6 million in bonds in November 1997. The Council designated 386 acres as the preserve in 1999 through a settlement and land trade with MCO Properties, added 354 acres from MCO in December 2001 for $13.6 million, and swapped 1.5 acres for 82 acres in late 2018. The Adero Canyon Trailhead opened Nov 17, 2018. Maricopa County records show about 2,340 homes within about half a mile of the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve.
Approximate boundary based on common local usage, traced along streets.
Where the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve is
The boundary on county street centerlines.
The Town of Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve on the northwest edge of town, from Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve on the west to McDowell Mountain Regional Park on the north; main access at the Adero Canyon Trailhead.
Approximate boundary based on common local usage, traced along streets.
This boundary is approximate. It follows how the area is commonly described rather than an official line, so confirm the exact address with us before relying on it.
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Homes near the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve
Within about half a mile, from county records.
Source: Maricopa County Assessor residential parcel records, pulled November 3, 2026. These are county figures for every home, not MLS statistics, and recorded sale prices come from deed records.
The story of the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve
How the area came to be.
Residents formed a preserve task force in April 1995 and voters approved $6 million in bonds in November 1997. The Council designated 386 acres as the preserve in 1999 through a settlement and land trade with MCO Properties, added 354 acres from MCO in December 2001 for $13.6 million, and swapped 1.5 acres for 82 acres in late 2018. The Adero Canyon Trailhead opened Nov 17, 2018.
Homes around the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve
Eras, styles, lots and home types.
- School districts (county records)
- Fountain Hills Unified School District (100%)
Living in and around the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve
What is inside, what is close, and what to check.
Inside the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve: About 12 miles of trails from the Adero Canyon Trailhead, free guided hikes with the Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills.
Nearby: Adero Canyon, Eagle's Nest, McDowell Mountain Regional Park.
Before you buy
Public preserve; trails run next to homes. Lots backing to it have protected views but trail users nearby.
Related areas and communities
Keep exploring the Northeast Valley.
The Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve questions, answered
Where is the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve?
The Town of Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve on the northwest edge of town, from Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve on the west to McDowell Mountain Regional Park on the north; main access at the Adero Canyon Trailhead. The line is approximate.
Who owns it?
The Town of Fountain Hills.
How do I get in?
The main entrance is the Adero Canyon Trailhead at 14800 N Eagle Ridge Drive.
Is it the same as the McDowell Sonoran Preserve?
No. That one belongs to Scottsdale; the two connect at the town line.
How many homes are near the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve?
Maricopa County Assessor records show about 2,340 homes within about half a mile of the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve, 92% of them single-family, with a median year built of 1998.
Which school districts serve the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve?
By county parcel records, homes near the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve are mostly in Fountain Hills Unified School District. School assignment is address specific, so confirm with the district before you buy.
How does the home search on this page work?
The search shows homes listed in the MLS within about half a mile of the Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve, using an outline drawn around it. Approximate boundary based on common local usage, traced along streets. The boundary is approximate, so homes right at the edge can fall on either side. Listings update continuously. Housing figures on this page come from Maricopa County Assessor records pulled on November 3, 2026, not from the MLS.
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Sources
- Maricopa County Assessor parcel records (residential parcels inside the search area), pulled November 3, 2026. Recorded sale figures use each parcel's most recent recorded sale since November 1, 2024, at $50,000 or more.
- Street centerlines on the map: Maricopa County GIS. Listings: ARMLS via Flexmls.
- Town of Fountain Hills, History of the Preserve, accessed November 3, 2026.
- Fountain Hills General Plan 2020 Policy Plan (Character Areas, Table 1, Exhibit 2), accessed November 3, 2026.
- Town of Fountain Hills, Hiking Trails (Adero Canyon Trailhead, 14800 N Eagle Ridge Dr), accessed November 3, 2026.
- Fountain Hills Times: Adero trailhead open (Nov 20, 2018), accessed November 3, 2026.
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