Anthem, AZ — Homes, Neighborhoods & Market Guide
Anthem is one of the North Valley’s largest master-planned communities — about 32 miles north of downtown Phoenix, straddling I-17 in the high-desert foothills below Daisy Mountain. Built by Del Webb starting in 1999, it’s grown to roughly 10,000 homes across two distinct halves: the larger, non-gated Parkside, built around an expansive community park, and the gated Anthem Country Club, with two private golf courses. Its homes are relatively newer and carry higher price points than the far-West Valley — recently a median in the high-$500,000s — while the market itself runs at a measured pace, around 70–73 days on market. Anthem is zoned for the Deer Valley Unified School District, and it sits roughly 20–25 minutes north of the new TSMC semiconductor campus, within commuting range of one of the Valley’s largest emerging employers.
Anthem at a glance
| Location | North Valley foothills, ~32 mi north of downtown Phoenix, straddling I-17 |
| Community type | Master-planned community (unincorporated; the largest in North Phoenix), est. 1999 by Del Webb |
| Median sale price | High-$500Ks (late 2025 / early 2026) |
| Market | Relaxed pace — roughly 70–73 days on market |
| Two halves | Parkside (non-gated; most of the parks, pools, and schools) · Country Club (gated golf; higher price points; some active-adult sections) |
| Housing stock | Wide range — compact single-stories to large two-stories and golf-course estates; many with pools and room for RVs/boats |
| Schools | Deer Valley Unified School District (Boulder Creek HS) |
| Nearby employer | ~20–25 min north of the TSMC north-Phoenix campus |
| Lifestyle | Community park & rec center, golf, Daisy Mountain hiking, outlet shopping, Veterans Memorial |
What are the neighborhoods in Anthem like?
Anthem is really one large community made of distinct neighborhoods — but the first split to understand is Parkside vs. Country Club:
The two halves
- Anthem Parkside — the larger, non-gated side, built around Anthem Community Park. It holds most of the community’s amenities — the park, a water park, an Olympic-size pool, sports fields, tennis and pickleball courts, a skate park, and a fishing lake — along with the area’s public schools and trails. Homes range widely, from compact single-story models around 1,100 square feet to large two-story homes over 4,000 square feet. Parkside straddles I-17: the west side is in the City of Phoenix, the east side in unincorporated Maricopa County.
- Anthem Country Club — a gated golf community on the slopes of Daisy Mountain, with two private courses, a range of homes and estates, mountain and fairway views, and resort-style amenities. It includes some age-restricted, active-adult sections. Country Club residents also have full access to the Parkside amenities.
Other neighborhoods
- The Village — a separate Anthem HOA and neighborhood.
- Arroyo Grande — larger homes on larger lots (some with room for boats and RVs), a short drive west across the New River wash.
- The Landing and other subdivisions round out the community, each with its own character.
55+: Anthem is an all-ages community, not a dedicated 55+ destination — though the gated Country Club includes some active-adult sections. For communities built specifically for 55+ living, see our 55+ Communities hub.
Schools in Anthem
Anthem is zoned for the Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD), one of the largest districts in the North Valley, serving roughly 35,000 students. The area’s main public high school is Boulder Creek High School in Anthem, with several K–8 schools serving the community — including Anthem School, Diamond Canyon, Gavilan Peak, Canyon Springs, and New River Elementary — plus charter options such as Caurus Academy and Anthem Preparatory Academy. Boundaries and ratings vary by address, so check GreatSchools, DVUSD, and the Arizona Department of Education for the school assigned to a specific home.
Life in Anthem
Anthem is built around an active outdoor lifestyle. The centerpiece is Anthem Community Park — playgrounds, a splash pad, sports fields, pickleball and tennis, a skate park, and a catch-and-release fishing lake circled by a miniature railroad — paired with a full community center (Olympic-size pool, fitness center, rock-climbing wall, and indoor and outdoor courts). Golfers have the two private courses at Anthem Golf & Country Club; hikers have Daisy Mountain and nearby Cave Creek Regional Park and Lake Pleasant; and shoppers have the Outlets at Anthem, a 50-plus-store outlet mall. The nationally recognized Anthem Veterans Memorial is a community landmark. Anthem sits about 40 miles from Sky Harbor via I-17, with downtown Phoenix roughly 35–40 minutes south — and it’s a natural gateway north toward Flagstaff and Sedona.
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Parkside, the Country Club, or a commute-friendly base.
Whether you're drawn to Parkside's amenities, a Country Club golf home, or a commute-friendly base near the North Valley's growing job centers, Chris and Dale work Anthem and can guide your move — buying or selling — with a straight, no-pressure read on the market. As a full-service valley team, they'll tell you honestly how Anthem stacks up against the rest of the North Valley for what you need.
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Market figures are late-2025/early-2026 and deemed reliable but not guaranteed; confirm current conditions with us. School information changes — verify with the district and official rating sources.