Location:

Approximately 5 miles north of the Carefree Highway, off of I-17 at Anthem Way exit 229. Easy commuter access to all parts of the Metropolitan Phoenix area.

Size of Community:

5,856 acres

Builder/Developer:

Anthem Arizona L.L.C., an affiliate of Del Webb Corporation is the developer. There are two communities in the first phase of Anthem: Anthem Parkside by Del Webb's Coventry Homes and Anthem Country Club by Del Webb.

Planned Homesites:

12,500 (current plan)

Residential Acreage:

Approximately 3,083 acres (52% of site)

Mixed Use:

Approximately 623 acres (11% of site)

Recreational Acreage:

Approximately 2,150 acres (36% of site)

Ground breaking:

June 1998

Grand Opening:

March 1999

Completion:

Approximately 15 years

Price Range:

From the low $100's to the mid $300's

Public Schools:

Anthem School for grades K-8 opened August 1999 for classes. Future plans include a high school and two additional school sites. Anthem is part of the Deer Valley Unified School District #97.

Anthem Community Center:

Anthem's amenity package is unrivaled and designed for the enjoyment of people of all ages. The 43,000 square foot facility boasts a towering 32-foot rock climbing wall, spectacular indoor basketball & multi-sport hardwood gym, fitness and aerobics center with the latest and greatest gear, tennis courts, teen recreation room, multi-purpose rooms, and short-term child care.

Anthem Water Park:

The huge splashy water park, scheduled to open in May 2000, will feature two water slides, an 8-lane 25-meter lap pool, multifunctional zero-edge pool with built-in water playground, kiddy pool, a sand volleyball court and party lawn.

Anthem Community Park:

Phase 1 of Anthem's 63-acre park is up and running. Kids ride a train just their size on Daisy Mountain Railroad. The sparkling 4-acre fishing lake is a thrill for anglers of all ages. Adventure Playground is the place for endless hours of fun. Games can be played day or night on lighted basketball courts. Plus, there are baseball, soccer and softball fields, volleyball courts, an incredible roller hockey/in-line skate park, lighted walking paths, picnic ramadas and grilles, and hiking & biking trails.

Commitment to the Community:

Unlike any other developer, Del Webb has pledged an unprecedented commitment to Anthem in the form of amenities and infrastructure traditionally funded by residents and taxpayers.

• $66 million in initial infrastructure costs
• $9 million for construction of an Anthem K-8 school
• Additional funds and land donations for future high school and two additional schools
• $14 million to upgrade I-17 interchange serving Anthem
• Early availability of medical facilities, retail stores and restaurants
• Anthem Fire Station
• Sheriff's substation

Commitment to the Environment:

Anthem's land plan illustrates a significant commitment by Del Webb to the local Sonoran desert, its ecosystem and the surrounding North Valley environment. More than one third of Anthem's acreage is devoted to natural open space and recreational areas such as parks, preserved hillsides and natural washes.