Anthem · Downsizing
Downsizing in Anthem
A move to less house at your pace, with regular updates and the sale and next home planned together.
Downsizing in Anthem, often to single-story living
Downsizing in Anthem frequently means moving to single-level living. Anthem Country Club is built entirely of single-story homes, around two golf courses with clubhouses, fitness centers, pools, tennis and pickleball. For many owners, it’s a way to stay in Anthem with less house and more of what they enjoy.
Talk with me about downsizing
How I help Anthem downsizers
I’m Valerie Moe, with Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living. I move at your pace, explain each step in plain language and plan the sale and your next home together so you move once. See preparing a home for market.
Selling the larger Anthem home
Your current home will compete with similar plans nearby, so we focus on the repairs buyers notice and skip the ones they don’t. Larger homes and larger lots, like those in Anthem West, can draw move-up buyers, which helps the timing of your sale.
Questions to ask about your next Anthem home
Before you choose a smaller home, a few questions are worth answering. How much yard do you want to maintain? Do you want club access, and which membership level fits how you’ll use it? How close do you want to be to Anthem Community Park and the shops you use most? And if family visits often, would a guest room or a multi-generational plan in Circle Mountain Ranch serve you better than the smallest option?
We work through those before touring, so every home you see is a real candidate.
Talk it through
Read my downsizing approach or explore Anthem neighborhoods. Let’s talk about your move, or return to the home page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find single-story homes in Anthem?
Anthem Country Club is made up entirely of single-story homes.
Can I sell my Anthem home and buy a smaller one at the same time?
Yes. We plan both together so you move once.
Do I need to update my home before selling?
Only where buyers will notice. We decide together.
Anthem
What downsizing looks like in Anthem
A master-planned community along the I-17 corridor at the north edge of Phoenix.
Anthem is a master-planned community along I-17 at the north edge of Phoenix, begun by Del Webb in 1998.
- The homes
- A master-planned community built by Del Webb beginning in 1998, with about 10,000 homes.
- Schools people ask about
- Deer Valley Unified (Boulder Creek High School and several K-8 schools, including Anthem School, Diamond Canyon, Gavilan Peak and Canyon Springs).
- Getting around
- About 30 miles north of downtown Phoenix along I-17. Areas west of I-17 are within the City of Phoenix for police and fire.
- Nearby
- Anthem Community Park with ball fields and a fishing lake.
Free guide
Downsizing, One Step at a Time
A clear plan for selling a larger home and settling into the right smaller one, at a pace that suits you.
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Ready to make your move with Valerie Moe?