A master-planned community at the base of Daisy Mountain, built around resort-style amenities, top-rated schools and easy I-17 access — explore what's around every corner.
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Straightforward answers to the questions I hear most from buyers, sellers and investors looking at Anthem.
Anthem, developed by Del Webb starting in 1999, spans 5,856 acres and more than 10,300 homes split across three separate HOAs — Parkside on the Phoenix side west of I-17, and Country Club and The Village on the Maricopa County side east of the freeway. All residents share access to Anthem Community Council amenities regardless of which HOA governs their specific neighborhood, including a water park, an Olympic-size pool, a rock-climbing gym, and dozens of pocket parks, which is why Anthem functions more like a self-contained small town than a typical suburb.
Anthem straddles I-17 directly, putting Sky Harbor International Airport under a 40-mile drive and downtown Phoenix well within commuting range, though the daily reality is a genuine highway commute rather than a short arterial drive. That said, Anthem's own job growth is accelerating fast thanks to the nearby TSMC semiconductor campus, meaning more residents are finding they can work close to home instead of commuting south at all.
Anthem sits in the foothills of Daisy Mountain and Gavilan Peak, and its own Community Park includes ball fields and a fishing lake, while four regional parks offering hiking and boating access sit within a 30-minute drive. Miles of natural and paved trails wind through town connecting the pocket parks, and Anthem Country Club adds golf into the mix for residents who want it, making outdoor recreation something built into daily routines rather than a weekend drive away.
Anthem's biggest draw is its reputation as one of the best family-friendly communities in the Phoenix area, recognized by both Parenting and Phoenix Magazine, built around youth sports leagues, top-rated Deer Valley Unified schools, and amenities most master-planned communities simply don't offer at this scale. For families specifically prioritizing kid-focused programming and a self-contained "small town" feel over walkability or urban proximity, Anthem remains one of the North Valley's clearest answers.
Tell me a bit about what you're looking for in Anthem and I'll follow up personally to map out next steps — no pressure, no obligation.
