Sun City Summerlin and Sun City Anthem are Las Vegas's two largest and most respected 55+ communities. Both were built by Del Webb. Both have 7,000+ homes. Both have outstanding amenities. Both are home to tens of thousands of active retirees. Most buyers will seriously consider both before choosing. This is the comparison those buyers need.
| Dimension | Sun City Summerlin | Sun City Anthem (Henderson) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Northwest Las Vegas / Summerlin | Henderson / Southeast valley |
| Homes | ~7,700 | ~7,100 |
| Built | 1989–2003 | 1999–2007 |
| HOA/mo | ~$215–$240 | ~$200–$225 (slightly lower) |
| Rec Centers | 4 centers (most in LV 55+ market) | 3 centers |
| Clubs | 80+ clubs | 70+ clubs |
| Golf | 3 courses (9+18+18) | Revere Golf Club (two 18-hole) |
| Elevation | ~3,000 ft — cooler summers | ~1,800–2,500 ft |
| Strip Views | Limited | Panoramic Strip views from Black Mtn |
| Visual Setting | Spring Mountains backdrop | Black Mountain terrain, dramatic |
| Red Rock Access | 15 min | 35 min |
| Lake Mead Access | 35 min | 20 min |
| Primary Hospital | Summerlin Hospital | St. Rose Dominican (2 campuses) |
| Retail Hub | Downtown Summerlin (excellent) | Green Valley Ranch / Galleria (good) |
| Indoor Pool | Yes (multiple) | Yes (Pinnacle) |
| Entry Price | $360K–$700K | $370K–$750K |
| Resale Volume | Higher volume | High volume |
Summerlin's exclusive advantages: 4 recreation centers (unmatched), 3 golf courses (also unmatched), Summerlin elevation for cooler summer temps, Red Rock Canyon proximity (15 min), and Downtown Summerlin as the best retail hub adjacent to any Las Vegas 55+ community. If any of these factors is a strong priority, Summerlin wins on those specific dimensions.
Anthem's exclusive advantages: the Strip panorama views from Black Mountain (genuinely unmatched in the Las Vegas 55+ market), the Revere Golf Club's two championship courses, Henderson location with proximity to Lake Mead and St. Rose healthcare system, and a slightly lower HOA. If the Strip view is part of the vision, only Anthem delivers it.
Outdoor enthusiasts, golfers who want 3-course variety, buyers who want the maximum rec center and club infrastructure, and anyone for whom summer heat reduction is a meaningful factor.
View buyers (Anthem's Black Mountain panoramas are genuinely world-class), golfers who prefer 2 great courses vs 3 good ones, buyers with existing Henderson medical providers or family, and anyone drawn specifically to the Henderson ecosystem.
Visit both communities on the same trip, ideally near sunset. Stand on a high-point street in Anthem and look at the Strip. Drive Summerlin Parkway at dusk with the Spring Mountains turning gold. One will pull you more than the other. Most buyers who visit both describe a clear gut-level preference that 20 comparison tables couldn't produce. Trust that preference.
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