Fountain Inn Real Estate
Nestled in the Upstate of South Carolina, Fountain Inn is surrounded by the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. Fountain Inn received its name from an old inn with a fountain where weary travelers would stop to rest on their journeys. In 1960, the city earned the nickname The Diamond Tip of the Golden Strip, but also is referred to as the Front Porch of the Upstate. Fountain Inn boasts of being the perfect family friendly city, with their charming city, friendly residents, and beautiful scenery.
Location
Fountain Inn is located in both Greenville and Laurens counties, in the Northwest corner of South Carolina, conveniently located between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina. The area, commonly referred to as the Upstate, includes Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and Cherokee counties and the cities of Anderson, Clemson, Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer, and Spartanburg.
Asheville, NC: 97.2 miles (1 hour, 42 minutes)
Atlanta, GA: 159 miles (2 hours, 28 minutes)
Charleston, SC: 195 miles (2 hours, 58 minutes)
Charlotte, NC: 111 miles (1 hour, 49 minutes)
Columbia, SC: 85 miles (1 hour, 21 minutes)
Spartanburg, SC: 29 miles (42 minutes)
Greenville, SC: 20 miles (23 minutes)
Population
The majority of Fountain Inn is located in Greenville County, with only the southern part of the city in Laurens County. The 2023 population is 12,077 up from the 2010 population of 7,799.
Housing
Fountain Inn offers a variety of housing options. Choose from homes with rich history, quiet relaxed communities, or larger communities with amenities. Whether you’re looking for single family homes or larger estate homes, you can find the home you’re looking for in Fountain Inn.
Climate
Fountain Inn offers a moderate climate with full change of seasons. The average temperature is 65° F and has 219 sunny days on average. July is typically the warmest month and on average, January is the coolest. Fountain Inn has milder summers when compared to other areas of the south.
Higher Education
Many nationally recognized colleges and universities are located near Fountain Inn:
Anderson University
Bob Jones University
Clemson University
Converse College
Furman University
Greenville Technical College
North Greenville University
Presbyterian College
Strayer University
USC-Upstate
Wofford College
Recreation (Indoor & Outdoor)
Get active at the Fountain Inn Activities Center, with senior and youth programs. Also join with a fitness membership for access to fitness rooms, group exercises, and gymnasium. Explore the outdoors in one of the 6 parks, 4 miles of walking trails and picnic shelters.
Bike-Friendly
Hop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Fountain Inn and take a ride on this trail that continues to expand all over Greenville County.
Arts & Entertainment
Be sure to visit the Fountain Inn Museum. Take a step back in time to learn the heritage and history of the city and the Upstate of South Carolina. Take in a show or concert at the Younts Center for Performing Arts.
Location
Fountain Inn is located in both Greenville and Laurens counties, in the Northwest corner of South Carolina, conveniently located between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina. The area, commonly referred to as the Upstate, includes Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and Cherokee counties and the cities of Anderson, Clemson, Greenville, Simpsonville, Greer, and Spartanburg.
Asheville, NC: 97.2 miles (1 hour, 42 minutes)
Atlanta, GA: 159 miles (2 hours, 28 minutes)
Charleston, SC: 195 miles (2 hours, 58 minutes)
Charlotte, NC: 111 miles (1 hour, 49 minutes)
Columbia, SC: 85 miles (1 hour, 21 minutes)
Spartanburg, SC: 29 miles (42 minutes)
Greenville, SC: 20 miles (23 minutes)
Population
The majority of Fountain Inn is located in Greenville County, with only the southern part of the city in Laurens County. The 2023 population is 12,077 up from the 2010 population of 7,799.
Housing
Fountain Inn offers a variety of housing options. Choose from homes with rich history, quiet relaxed communities, or larger communities with amenities. Whether you’re looking for single family homes or larger estate homes, you can find the home you’re looking for in Fountain Inn.
Climate
Fountain Inn offers a moderate climate with full change of seasons. The average temperature is 65° F and has 219 sunny days on average. July is typically the warmest month and on average, January is the coolest. Fountain Inn has milder summers when compared to other areas of the south.
Higher Education
Many nationally recognized colleges and universities are located near Fountain Inn:
Anderson University
Bob Jones University
Clemson University
Converse College
Furman University
Greenville Technical College
North Greenville University
Presbyterian College
Strayer University
USC-Upstate
Wofford College
Recreation (Indoor & Outdoor)
Get active at the Fountain Inn Activities Center, with senior and youth programs. Also join with a fitness membership for access to fitness rooms, group exercises, and gymnasium. Explore the outdoors in one of the 6 parks, 4 miles of walking trails and picnic shelters.
Bike-Friendly
Hop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Fountain Inn and take a ride on this trail that continues to expand all over Greenville County.
Arts & Entertainment
Be sure to visit the Fountain Inn Museum. Take a step back in time to learn the heritage and history of the city and the Upstate of South Carolina. Take in a show or concert at the Younts Center for Performing Arts.
Most Popular
210 Frost Flower Way
$424,900
Most Expensive
2062 Knighton Chapel Road
$1,400,000
Least Expensive
211 Wagon Court
$220000
Fountain Inn Listings Summary
Fountain Inn - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Fountain Inn: $401,600 / County Avg $384,000
105%
Avg Taxes in Fountain Inn: $2,600 / County Avg $1,900
137%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Fountain Inn: 2,103 / County Avg 1,952
108%
Avg Price per/sqft in Fountain Inn:$191 / County Avg $197
97%
Avg Year Built in Fountain Inn: 2019 / County Avg 2013
100%
Avg Days on Website in Fountain Inn: 78 / County Avg 124
63%
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