HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS
ANTHEM Great property values, quality education and with close proximity to downtown Phoenix, Anthem is nestled in at the foot of Daisy Mountain and offers a friendly neigh- borhood for its residents. Located 39 miles north of Phoenix off I-17, Anthem is home to a diverse and energetic population of families, empty nesters and retirees that have found the amenities here were just too good to pass up. A waterpark, golf courses, moun- tain views, miles of walking paths, hike and bike trails, athletic fields and a park are just some of the reasons why residents here feel the living couldn’t be better anywhere else. Anthem is a master planned community that has won a number of awards, including being voted Best Master Planned Community for Children by AZFoothills Magazine in 2016. The Community Center here is the perfect place for neighbors to meet and families to have fun. The three-story rock climbing wall, a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor basketball courts and lighted outdoor tennis courts offer a way to stay in shape. The Center is also home to a teen recreation center, and even provides youth camps and childcare services. In addition to the Community Center, resi- dents here have access to Big Splash Water Park. Kids can cool off in the park and zip down the water slides, or join a dive or swim team. There’s even a scuba diving certifica- tion course and a 25-meter lap pool for adults. Life in Anthem offers affordability and conve- nience. Access to the 101 and I-17 makes commuting easy. And although it is not fully finished, loop 303 has made travel time from the I-17 to route 60 a breeze and in turn has brought many commercial businesses to the area. As a result, home prices here are stable and continue to maintain their value. Homebuyers may choose from several different master planned communities, such as the Parkside area and the gated Anthem Country Club community. Parkside is perfect for families on the go, while the gated Anthem Country Club community suits both
families and empty nesters. Those who settle in Anthem Country Club have the option to live next to two top-rated Greg Nash designed golf courses, The Persimmon and The Ironwood. AVIANO Aviano at Desert Ridge is located in north central Phoenix less than a mile from Loop 101. This upscale community offers several styles of architecture. The community features semi-custom homes with a variety of prices and styles. The Desert Ridge Market Place Shopping Mall is a few blocks away. Amenities: community center, sport courts, pool, hiking, biking, walking trails. MOUNTAIN PARK RANCH Mountain Park Ranch, just south of Ahwatukee, is a 2,700 acre master-planned community that draws families looking for good value for their housing dollars. Moun- tain Park Ranch offers diverse housing options in each of their 9 sub-communities, from patio homes to large single-family estates. It has three community centers featuring tennis, swimming pools and picnic areas. SONORAN FOOTHILLS Nature is a priority at the Sonoran Foot- hills community in north Phoenix. Classic desert sunsets, dramatic mountain views and easy access to north Phoenix trails and other outdoor activities are among the natural amenities driving residents to the community. Panoramic views are afforded by Union Hills and Middle Mountain to the south and Pyramid and Daisy Mountains to the north. The 800 acre community is south of the Carefree Highway, east of Interstate 17 at 27th Drive and North Valley Parkway. And if you west out of the community, that puts you directly in line with the new portion of loop 303. Among the amenities at Sonoran Foothills is a trail system throughout the commu- nity which takes residents through arroyos harboring saguaro, prickly pear and cholla cactus, brittlebush and creosote, and indig-
enous critters like quail, cactus wrens, javelina and desert tortoises. The system will eventually connect to the trails of the proposed Sonoran Preserve. A 4,000 square-foot clubhouse has a lap and leisure pool, children’s wading pool and splash fountain, playground and sand lot as well as two tennis courts, a volleyball and basketball court, expansive turf activity areas and a great lawn. A new soccer park and other pocket parks provide additional recreational opportunities. Desert Vista at Sonoran Foothills is a quiet enclave rising with the foothills adjacent to the proposed northern mountain preserve, and presents a rare opportunity to live in harmony with the desert. This beautiful new desert community offers panoramic views of the nearby mountains and natural wash corridors. The proposed mountain preserve will be connected to Sonoran Foothills via a system of trails that knit together the many community amenities and provide the ideal way to enjoy the desert experience unique to Arizona. SOUTH MOUNTAIN VILLAGE South Mountain Village represents one of the “urban villages” designated by the Phoenix Planning Commission, a citizen- based planning committee. The goal of each village in the city of Phoenix is to offer a unique choice of lifestyle in which residents may live, work and enjoy leisure activities within close proximity. South Mountain Village extends from the Rio Salado to the South Mountain Park Preserve, the largest municipal park in the country. Although considered a barrier to southward development, the massive, 16,500 acre South Mountain Park, once viewed as a boon by the developers who have created new communities that border its edges, will be getting a $23 million makeover to make room for the overwhelming amount of hikers, bikers and horseback riders that trek through it. In many ways South Mountain Village is a young, developing area containing
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