Anthem · First-Time Buyers
First-Time Home Buyers in Anthem
Every step explained in plain language, from pre-approval to keys, by someone who answers before you have to ask.
Why first-time home buyers in Anthem have an advantage
First-time home buyers in Anthem have one real advantage: with about 10,000 homes, many built on shared floor plans, you can compare similar homes side by side and see clearly what an update, a better lot or a view is worth. That makes it easier to recognize a fair price.
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How I guide a first Anthem purchase
I’m Valerie Moe, with Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living. I explain each step before you take it: pre-approval, the buyer broker agreement, the offer, earnest money (typically up to 3% for most of my buyers, held by the title company), the 10-day inspection period and closing. See getting ready to buy.
What to budget for in Anthem
Beyond the price, plan for HOA dues and what they cover, property taxes, insurance and closing costs. Anthem is about 30 miles from downtown Phoenix along I-17, so commuting time is part of the real cost if you drive into the city.
Deer Valley Unified serves Anthem; confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district. Based on my recent market review, entry prices in sections like Anthem West start around $525,000, and prices shift over time.
Start with questions
Read my guide for first-time buyers or explore Anthem neighborhoods. Contact me, or return to the home page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if an Anthem home is fairly priced?
Compare it with recent sales of the same or similar floor plans, then account for differences in updates, lot and view.
What costs should I plan for besides the price?
HOA dues, property taxes, insurance, closing costs and, if you commute, the drive along I-17.
How much earnest money will I need?
For most of my buyers it’s typically up to 3% of the price, held by the title company.
Anthem
What first-time buyers 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.
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Your First Home, Step by Step
What happens from pre-approval to keys, what it costs, and the questions to ask at every step.
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