Fountain
Strong schools draw families here
Median $145K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 7.0/10
Driving through this stretch, you pass modest homes with deep yards—Victorian cottages and farmhouse-style places from the nineteen-thirties, many refreshed with new roofs and remodeled kitchens, sitting back from the road on generous lots. The Village of Fountain feels genuinely removed from busier areas; you're close enough to lakes for weekend recreation, yet far enough out that five-lot properties and room for outbuildings aren't unusual. Storefronts and local commerce anchor the small downtown, with the market just down the street from most homes.
Why people love it here
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
- High — 6.8 mi away
- Mason County Eastern Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$145K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Fountain
Estimated Monthly Payment
$984/mo
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3 homes sold in Fountain this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Mason County Eastern Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Williams Lake
Crime in Fountain is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Mason County.
Mason County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Fountain home (around $145,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $26k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $964 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $964/mo | $25,718 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,110/mo | $29,610 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,159/mo | $30,911 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$6K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$60K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Sherman Township
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Solar potential
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,215 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Great Lakes Energy · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / propane (LP)
Rural LP/propane common.
Confirm by addressServices for Sherman Township (County-subdivision) · Source: findenergy.com
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Nearest Park
Gun Lake Boating Access Site
2.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Fountain
- What do homes cost in Fountain?
- The median home value in Fountain is about $145,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fountain housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Fountain right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fountain?
- Fountain is served by Mason County Eastern Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
- Is Fountain walkable?
- Fountain scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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