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Anthem was developed by Del Webb starting in 1998 and covers 5,856 acres, with about 36% kept as open space. The Anthem Community Council, a civic league rather than an HOA, owns and maintains community-wide amenities such as Community Park and the Community Center, paid for by assessments on owners. Individual neighborhoods have their own associations, including Parkside and the gated Country Club. Some facilities, like the Community Center and the dog park, require a membership, and Anthem Golf & Country Club charges extra dues. For any home you're considering, ask for the HOA documents and current fees before you make an offer, since they vary by neighborhood.
Anthem sits on both sides of I-17, about 30 miles north of downtown Phoenix, and I-17 is the main route south. Expect a genuine highway commute rather than a short drive, and rush hour can add a lot of time, so try the drive at the hours you would actually travel. Everyday errands are close, with Anthem Marketplace, the Outlets North Phoenix and the Community Center all in or beside the community. Where a home sits matters too: homes east of I-17 are served by Maricopa County and homes west of it by the City of Phoenix, so confirm which applies to any address.
Anthem sits at the base of Daisy Mountain and Gavilan Peak. Its 63-acre Community Park has lighted ball fields, a catch-and-release fishing pond, an adventure playground with a seasonal splash pad, a skate park and an outdoor amphitheater. The Daisy Mountain trail climbs about 3.2 miles one way from a trailhead inside the community, and four regional parks with hiking, fishing and boating are within about a 30-minute drive. Anthem Golf & Country Club, a private club, adds two championship courses for members. Parks and trails are close enough that outdoor time can be part of the daily routine. Check trail and park hours before you go.
Anthem is large and amenity-rich. The Anthem Community Council runs a 63-acre community park with a fishing pond, splash pad and amphitheater, plus a Community Center with a heated pool, a children's waterpark, gyms and tennis courts, and a dog park for members. Add the Outlets North Phoenix beside I-17, Anthem Marketplace, two championship golf courses at a private club and direct I-17 access, and Anthem works like a self-contained small town at the north edge of the Valley. Public schools here are part of Deer Valley Unified School District; confirm the assignment for any specific address with the district, because boundaries can change.
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