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Don't mind the gap(s)!  We're kicking off a phased, multi-year refresh of our landscaping this summer, intended to complete our Florida-Friendly™ transition. Between new plantings and “hard” cutbacks to restore vigor to older plantings, we may look a bit like a veteran hockey player for a few months, with some teeth missing. Fortunately, our ‘teeth’ will regrow: we look forward to our new-landscape smile coming into focus later this year.

A Thoughtfully Designed Condominium Community

Fountainhead is a two-story, all-ages condominium community designed around a chain of distinct settings defined by ponds, canals, fountains, and surrounding landscape. Building views are oriented toward landscaped interior spaces, creating a lush, private environment. Plantings, fountains, and building orientation are all designed to maximize residents' privacy.

Constructed with stucco exteriors, tile roofs, and Mediterranean-inspired building accents, the community reflects a design approach that emphasizes structure, materials, and verdant central space. No vehicle parking intrudes on any unit's primary views. 

A Stable and Well-Maintained Ownership Environment

The Association maintains fully funded reserve and operating budgets and has completed major capital improvements in recent years, including the elimination of deferred maintenance across core building systems. Consistent, regular long-term planning and reserve analysis support predictable ownership costs and reduce the likelihood of unexpected assessments.

As a two-story condominium community, Fountainhead is not subject to Florida’s SIRS “engineering study” requirements. The Association nevertheless follows comparable planning discipline, maintaining reserves and conducting ongoing engineering inspection and capital analysis to support long-term stability.

In addition, the Association maintains, repairs, and replaces a number of elements that are owner-responsibility in many condominium communities, including exterior doors, windows, and key building systems. This reduces owner effort and improves quality and consistency across the property.

Design and Setting

Fountainhead is organized around a chain of landscaped interior water vistas that create a series of distinct environments rather than a single central common space. Each centers on a composition of ponds, canals, fountains, and lush plantings, producing varied views and a strong sense of visual separation throughout the property. Buildings and vegetation are arranged to emphasize water and greenery. 

A conservation area sits at the east-west center of the community, reinforcing the property’s quiet, natural character and supporting a diverse range of local wildlife. To strengthen this environment over time, Fountainhead is transitioning to Florida-Friendly™ landscaping standards, designed to reduce environmental impact and improve habitat for beneficial species while preserving the community’s verdant character.

Location

Fountainhead is located on Southern Indian River Boulevard, minutes by car from South Beach, Riverside Park, and local shopping and services. The planned Three Corners mixed-use project, expected to include shops, dining, a hotel, and marina with youth sailing school, is within walking distance. We're just South of the city limits, with a Vero Beach address: Indian River County provides our public services.

The Lagoon Greenway, across the street, provides access to even more protected natural environment (pine, oak, and mangrove forest/swamps), featuring 2.8 miles of walking and biking trails (also suitable for all-terrain strollers), water views, and kayak access to the Indian River Lagoon.

Community

Our community values responsible fiscal management, a well-kept environment, civil and considerate neighbors, and freedom for residents to balance engagement and privacy as they prefer. Small pets are permitted in accordance with Association Pet Policies. 

For Buyers and Realtors

Fountainhead is a privately owned community, managed by Elliott Merrill Community Management. Sales are handled by individual owners and their agents. A limited number of annual and seasonal rentals are permitted, subject to Association policies. Short-term rentals, including Airbnb, VRBO, and similar platforms, are not permitted. The Sales and Rental Opportunities page on this site is voluntary: the units shown are not necessarily all those currently available. Prospective buyers should also consult a Realtor, rental agent, or listing service for complete information. 

There is no sales office: to visit the property, arrange a visit to a unit listed for sale. Fountainhead is often a good fit for buyers who value responsible fiscal management, including transparent budgeting, fully funded reserves, disciplined capital maintenance, and a stable, well-managed condominium environment.

Additional information on community features, policies, and ownership responsibilities is available in the FAQ. Complete and authoritative information is available in our governing and Rules/Regulations/Policies documents.

Fountainhead Condominium Association is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws, including the Fair Housing Act. The Association does not discriminate in housing on the basis of any protected characteristic. All applications, approvals, and community policies are administered in accordance with these requirements.