Anthem, Arizona · North Phoenix · Guard-Gated Golf

Anthem
Country Club

$300K–$2M+Price Range
1,700Homes
Age-Targeted55+ Focus
Guard-GatedSecurity

Anthem Country Club offers two championship golf courses in a guard-gated setting in North Phoenix — one of the few North Valley communities that combines genuine championship golf, privacy, and mountain views at a price point below Terravita and DC Ranch.

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Anthem Country Club — Key Numbers

Price Range
$300K–$2M+
Resale only
Total Homes
~1,700
Built 1999–2006
HOA + CC Fees
~$300–$500+
HOA + club membership
Age
Age-Targeted
55+ focus, not legally restricted
Gate
Guard-Gated
Golf
36 Holes
Persimmon + Ironwood courses
Location
Anthem (N. Phoenix)
I-17 at Anthem Way
PHX Airport
~40 min
Hospital
HonorHealth Deer Valley
~25 min

Age-Targeted, Not Age-Restricted

Anthem Country Club is age-targeted — the community attracts a predominantly 55+ demographic but is not legally age-restricted under HOPA. Families with children can and do live here. If strict 55+ age restriction matters to your decision, verify the current resident profile before purchasing. In practice, Anthem CC functions as an active adult community and is widely marketed as such.

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Championship Golf in a Guard-Gated Setting

Anthem Country Club sits within the larger Anthem master-planned community in North Phoenix — a development by Del Webb that includes both the 55+-focused Country Club section and adjacent all-ages neighborhoods. The Country Club section has its own guard gate and operates independently from the broader Anthem community.

The 36-hole golf complex is the anchor — the Persimmon and Ironwood courses offer two distinct championship experiences. This is genuine championship golf, not an executive course — the contrast with Sunbird or Fountain of the Sun is substantial. Country club membership is separate from the HOA; buyers should budget for both when calculating ongoing costs.

The backdrop is North Phoenix desert — dramatic views of the New River Mountains and the Arizona sky that flat suburban communities lack. Anthem sits at higher elevation than the Phoenix basin, which translates to temperatures 5–8°F cooler in summer than Sun City or Chandler communities.

The I-17 location is double-edged. Direct freeway access to Phoenix (40 min to Sky Harbor), Scottsdale, and Flagstaff. But Anthem is genuinely remote — limited retail and dining on-site. Serious dining and shopping requires a drive to Deer Valley or Scottsdale.

The Honest Picture

What Anthem CC Gets Right

36 holes of championship golf — Persimmon and Ironwood are genuine courses, not executive layouts
Guard-gated with North Valley mountain setting — dramatic views at a premium price
5–8°F cooler than lower Phoenix basin communities in summer
$300K entry is accessible for a guard-gated championship golf community
I-17 gives direct access north to Flagstaff and Sedona — attractive for snowbird-optional buyers

What to Consider

HOA + country club membership combined can reach $400–$600/mo — among highest ongoing cost in this guide
Not legally age-restricted — families with children can live here
Remote location — 40 min to Sky Harbor, limited local dining and retail
HonorHealth Deer Valley is 25 min — not Level I trauma, and the drive matters in emergencies
1999–2006 construction — updating needed on older units

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