Fountain of the Sun Homes with Pool

Fountain of the Sun homes with a pool come two ways: a private pool in your own backyard, or a home without one that still has use of the community's heated pool and outdoor spa. Fountain of the Sun is a gated, age-restricted (55+) community in Mesa, and private pool changes go through the association and the city.

See Fountain of the Sun homes with a private pool Call Terry: 602-483-4665

Plain talk about that button: it shows the active Fountain of the Sun listings that had a private pool on November 6, 2026. It is a fixed list, so it thins out as those homes sell. For everything on the market today, see Fountain of the Sun new listings.

Private pool or the community pool: two ways to swim

Buyers say "pool home" and mean different things. At Fountain of the Sun it helps to split them early.

• Private pool. A pool on your own lot. You get your own water and your own schedule, and you also take on the equipment, the cleaning and the barrier rules.
• Community pool. The association lists a heated swimming pool and an outdoor spa among its amenities, along with two saunas and a fitness room. Residents use these without owning any pool equipment.

When a buyer tells me they want a pool, I ask how often they will swim and who will keep it up. Some people want the private backyard. Others are happy to walk to the community pool and skip the yard work.

Community pool rules worth knowing

The association's governing documents page posts the Pool Rules (updated 2022) and the Rules and Regulations. Here is what they say in short:

• Access cards. Homeowners and renters buy an I.D. access card for each member of the household. An owner who rents out a home cannot buy a card for the renter.
• Guests. Residents go with their guests, unless a guest pass for an adult guest was bought at the association office. Guest passes are good for two weeks, and there is a per-household guest limit (check the current number with the office).
• Children. Anyone under 18 needs an adult present. Ages 3 to 17 may swim from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Children under 3 or in diapers may not use the pool or hot tub, and no one under 18 may use the hot tub.
• Safety. There is no lifeguard on duty, no diving or jumping, and no glass inside the pool enclosure. An ADA pool lift is available after instruction from the office.

The Rules and Regulations also say at least one person living in a home must be 55 or older, children under 18 may not live in Fountain of the Sun, and visitors under 18 may stay up to 90 days a year. Read the full documents for the details.

Parcels: why the address matters

Fountain of the Sun is not one uniform neighborhood. The association's parcels page lists 15 residential parcels. The main association (FOSA) covers 1,492 units, and other parcels such as Quail Run, Desert Flower, Sunset Palms, Village Green and Lakeside Terrace list their own president and management company.

That means the rules for a backyard pool, a patio wall or a gate can depend on which parcel the home sits in. Before you fall for a listing, I confirm the parcel, who manages it and which documents run with that address.

Adding or changing a private pool

I could not confirm from the association's posted documents how approval works for adding, remodeling or filling in a private pool. Ask the association (and the parcel's management company, if there is one) before you buy a home with that plan. The FOSA office lists its number as (480) 380-4000.

The City of Mesa has its own rules. Its Swimming Pools and Spas Barrier Requirements brochure and its residential pool plan review checklist say, in short:

• The pool barrier must be at least 5 feet tall, measured on the outside, and openings must not let a 4-inch sphere pass.
• Gates must open away from the pool, be self-closing and self-latching, and accept a lock.
• Where the house wall is part of the barrier, doors and windows with direct pool access need alarms, high latches or other listed protections, and pet doors are not allowed.
• A key-operated powered safety cover that meets ASTM F1346 is an accepted alternative.
• Pools may not sit in the required front yard or a public utility easement, and must be at least 4 feet from property lines.

The brochure is informational only, and Mesa reviews pool and spa plans under its adopted pool and spa code. Questions go to Mesa Development Services at (480) 644-4273. This is a general summary, not legal advice.

What to check on a private pool tour

1. Confirm the parcel and the documents that go with the address.
2. Have the inspector look at the pool equipment, the shell and the deck.
3. Walk the barrier: fence height, gates that close and latch on their own, and the doors that open to the pool area.
4. Ask the seller for any permits and association approvals for the pool or later changes.
5. Compare the home to a similar one without a pool in the same parcel, and price the upkeep honestly.

Ask Terry for the floor plan on any home you like, so the model name matches the interior you walk. Some resales carry FHA or VA loans that a qualified buyer may be able to assume, subject to lender approval.

Prices right now

All of Fountain of the Sun: closed sales Aug 8 to Nov 6, 2026: 26 sales, median sold price $288,995, median $221 per sq ft. 59 active on Nov 6, 2026, listed $199,900 to $525,000. Fountain of the Sun homes with a private pool:: 1 closed sale May 6 to Nov 6, 2026, a small sample, so no median is shown. 1 active on Nov 6, 2026, listed at $525,000. Counts come from ARMLS listings matched by subdivision or community name, with land excluded. Source: ARMLS data compiled by Terry Day, DeLex Realty. ARMLS® COPYRIGHT 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

For the full community picture, start with Fountain of the Sun homes for sale in Mesa AZ. To compare pool homes in other age-restricted communities, see 55+ homes with a pool in the East Valley, or use the 55+ community finder and the Arizona 55+ living hub.

Questions buyers ask

Does every Fountain of the Sun home have a private pool?
No. Only some homes have a private pool. Residents can also use the community's heated pool and outdoor spa with an access card.

Is Fountain of the Sun age-restricted?
Yes. It is age-restricted (55+). The Rules and Regulations say at least one person living in each home must be 55 or older, and the full rules are in the CC&Rs and Rules.

Can grandchildren use the community pool?
Yes, with an adult present. Ages 3 to 17 may swim during set midday and late afternoon windows, and no one under 18 may use the hot tub.

Can I add a private pool later?
Possibly. Ask the association and your parcel's management about approval first, then plan for City of Mesa barrier and plan review rules.

How do I see Fountain of the Sun homes with a pool?
Use the listings button above for the homes with a private pool that were active on November 6, 2026, or call Terry at 602-483-4665 for what is on the market today.