Little Ranches of the Fountain is a quiet neighborhood tucked between Link Road and Sunset Road in Fountain, Colorado. Most homes in this area sit on half-acre lots, giving residents more space and privacy than is typical for the city. Houses range from about 1,000 to 3,000 square feet and were mostly built between the 1960s and 1980s. This neighborhood has no mandatory homeowners' association, which means fewer restrictions for homeowners. Several parks are just a short drive away, including Countryside Park and John Metcalf Park. The area is known for its "pride of ownership," and many homeowners take great care of their properties.
Little Ranches of the Fountain is zoned to Fountain School District 8, with Jordahl Elementary, Fountain Middle, and Fort Carson High serving local children. The neighborhood is part of the 80817 zip code and is included in the Fountain MLS area. While this community is just minutes from the heart of Fountain shopping and dining, it remains peaceful and lightly traveled. Despite its country feel, Little Ranches of the Fountain allows some agricultural uses, and a handful of owners have kept small livestock or gardens, something rare for a suburban setting in the region.