The Anthem Real Estate Guide
The short version
At a glance
- Median sold price (SFR, 2026 YTD)
- $657K
- Median time on market
- 42 days
- Median sold-to-list ratio
- 97.8%
- Median price per square foot
- $245
What Anthem actually is
Anthem is a master-planned community on roughly 5,800 acres in north Phoenix and Maricopa County, built out from 1999 through the present. Approximately 30,000 residents across 13,000+ homes. The community is structured around two distinct sub-communities (Country Club and Parkside) plus several supporting subdivisions.
Geographically, Anthem sits along I-17 about 15 minutes north of the TSMC campus and 30 minutes north of central Phoenix. Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) covers the entire community.
Anthem differentiates from the rest of north Phoenix on amenity inclusion. The HOA covers a community center, water park, sports complex, miles of paved trails, parks, and recreational programming. Comparable communities (Desert Ridge, Tatum Ranch) charge separately for many of these amenities or do not include them at all.
Country Club, Parkside, and the rest
Anthem Country Club
Gated. Two championship golf courses (Persimmon and Ironwood) plus a short course. Designated 55+ Housing for Older Persons (HOPA-compliant, federally permitted age-restricted community) in some sections, with non-age-restricted neighborhoods elsewhere. Higher HOA dues. More resort-amenity-rich. Custom and semi-custom homes typically $900K to $2M+.
Anthem Parkside
Open community, the bulk of Anthem by household count. Includes Ridgepoint, Springs, Anthem Glen, Sunrise, Cinnabar, and many other named subdivisions. Lot sizes typically 0.1 to 0.4 acre. Most homes built between 2000 and 2015. Single-family homes from $500K to $1.1M. The strongest amenity-included HOA in the area: community center, water park, sports complex, and miles of paved trails.
Other named subdivisions
Anthem K-8 walkability pockets, the newer custom subdivisions on the north edge, and several smaller patio-home enclaves. Each has distinct character, builder, and price point.
My honest take
Anthem is one of the strongest dollar-for-amenity values in the Phoenix North Valley in 2026. For households who use community amenities, want strong public schools, do not need acreage or horses, and want a more master-planned, less rugged setting than Cave Creek or Carefree, Anthem is hard to beat.
It is the wrong fit for households who want acreage, horses, dirt roads, dark skies, or a community that feels like the desert chose you instead of the other way around. For that lifestyle, Cave Creek or Carefree is the better answer.
For TSMC employees specifically, Anthem is the most popular non-adjacent housing zone. 15 minutes north of campus on I-17, strong DVUSD schools, an amenity-rich HOA, and a good price point for engineering households.
Sources
Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) sold records, January to April 2026; Maricopa County Assessor public records; Anthem Community Council master HOA documents; Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) state ratings; National Association of REALTORS Existing Home Sales Report, Q1 2026; HUD HOPA (Housing for Older Persons Act) federal regulations.
Common questions
- Country Club or Parkside?
- Country Club if you want golf, gated, and resort-amenity living and you are comfortable with higher HOA dues plus (in some sections) the 55+ HOPA designation. Parkside if you want broader amenity inclusion (water park, sports complex), open access, and a more affordable price point. Most households compare both and the right answer falls out of that comparison.
- What does the Anthem HOA actually cover?
- Master HOA dues for Parkside cover the community center, water park, sports complex, paved trails, parks, and recreational programming. Country Club has an additional layered HOA covering the golf courses, gates, and some additional amenities. Verify dues for the specific section you are looking at, since they vary.
- How are the schools?
- Anthem is in Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD), which is academically strong K-12. Anthem K-8 is a single-campus K-8 model that many households appreciate for the consistency. Boulder Creek High School is the in-district high school and is academically strong.
- Anthem versus Tatum Ranch, which one?
- Both are master-planned. Anthem has more amenities included in HOA (water park, sports complex). Tatum Ranch is in a stronger school district (CCUSD) and has a shorter commute to Scottsdale. The decision usually comes down to which school district plus which amenity package matters more for your situation.
- Is Country Club really age-restricted?
- Sections of Anthem Country Club are designated 55+ under federal HOPA (Housing for Older Persons Act). HOPA is the federal exception that permits age-restricted communities; it is fully legal and compliant. Other Country Club sections are non-age-restricted. Verify the specific section's HOPA designation before writing if you (or anyone in your household) are under 55.
- How much does a home in Anthem cost?
- Anthem spans a wide range because it is really two communities, and as of 2026 it tends to read as one of the stronger dollar-for-amenity values in the North Valley. Pricing depends heavily on whether you are in Parkside or the gated Country Club side, plus the home's size and age. I can pull current comps for the exact section you are considering.
- What is the difference between Anthem Country Club and Anthem Parkside?
- Country Club is the gated, golf-and-tennis side with staffed entry, while Parkside is the larger non-gated side built around community parks, pools, and trails. Country Club generally carries a higher price and ongoing club costs; Parkside opens lower. Choosing the wrong section for your situation usually costs more than choosing the wrong house, so I map that decision with you first.
- What are HOA dues and amenities like in Anthem?
- Anthem has a master association plus section-specific dues, and the Country Club side adds club costs on top, so the total varies a lot by where you buy. The amenity package is a big part of the value here, which is why I read the actual HOA and club documents with you rather than guessing from a listing. That tells you exactly what is covered and what is extra.
- How long is the commute from Anthem?
- Anthem sits at the north edge of the metro along I-17, so drives to central Phoenix or Scottsdale run longer than from communities further in. Many buyers accept that trade for the amenity value, but I would rather we time your specific commute at the hour you actually drive than assume it from a map.
- Which school district serves Anthem?
- Anthem is served by the Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD). Attendance is assigned by address and boundaries can shift, so for any specific home I confirm the current assigned schools with the district before you write an offer.
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If this is the right fit, the next move is a short conversation about your timeline, budget, and the life you are building toward. If it is not the right fit, I will tell you that too.
Jon Hegreness
REALTOR / Associate Broker · Howe Realty
AZ License BR540940000
Full-time Phoenix North Valley REALTOR and Associate Broker with 24 years in Arizona residential real estate. A negotiator and problem solver who works the way you would want a friend in the business to work: direct, on your side, and steady through the parts that get complicated.