
Anthem vs MacDonald Highlands: Which Is Right for You?
MacDonald Highlands is pricier, with a median list price of $5,000,002 against $659,998 in Anthem. Homes in Anthem sell faster, in a median of 36 days against 50 in MacDonald Highlands. Anthem has more homes for sale today, 220 against 78 in MacDonald Highlands.
How do Anthem and MacDonald Highlands compare on price and pace?
| Anthem | MacDonald Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale | 220 | 78 |
| Median list price | $659,998 | $5,000,002 |
| Median price per sq ft | $297 | $1063 |
| Median days to sell | 36 | 50 |
| Price range | $325K to $6M | $900K to $28M |
| Typical HOA | $435/mo | $330/mo |
| Homes with a pool | 25% | 59% |
Live from active listings. Days to sell from closed sales in the last six months.
What are the facts on Anthem and MacDonald Highlands?
Each community's own facts, side by side.
| Anthem | MacDonald Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | About 4,800 acres | 1,320 acres |
| Built by | Del Webb, from 1998 | – |
| Golf | Private club and public courses | DragonRidge, private |
| 55+ | Sun City Anthem and Solera | – |
| To the Strip | 20 minutes | 20 minutes |
| ZIP codes | 89052, 89044 | – |
| Gated | – | Guard gated, two gates |
| City | – | Henderson |
| ZIP code | – | 89012 |
What is each community like?
- Anthem
Anthem is a master-planned community in the foothills of south Henderson, opened by Del Webb in 1998, with 220 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $659,998.
- MacDonald Highlands
MacDonald Highlands is a guard gated community of custom and luxury homes in the Henderson foothills, built around the private DragonRidge Country Club, with 78 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $5,000,002.
How long are the drives from Anthem and MacDonald Highlands?
| Anthem | MacDonald Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| South end of the Strip | 20 min | 20 min* |
| Harry Reid International Airport | 20 min* | 15 min* |
| The District at Green Valley Ranch | 10 min* | 8 min* |
| M Resort, Henderson | 12 min* | – |
| Anthem Hills Park | 5 min* | – |
| Galleria at Sunset | – | 10 min* |
| Lake Las Vegas | – | 20 min* |
Typical off-peak drive times, not live traffic. Times marked * are estimates.
What do buyers ask about Anthem and MacDonald Highlands?
Which is more expensive, Anthem or MacDonald Highlands?
MacDonald Highlands is pricier, with a median list price of $5,000,002 against $659,998 in Anthem.
Do homes sell faster in Anthem or MacDonald Highlands?
Anthem. Homes there sell in a median of 36 days, against 50 in MacDonald Highlands, from closed sales in the last six months.
How many homes are for sale in Anthem and MacDonald Highlands?
Anthem has 220 and MacDonald Highlands has 78 homes for sale today, from live listings.
What are HOA dues in Anthem and MacDonald Highlands?
The typical HOA on homes for sale is $435 a month in Anthem and $330 a month in MacDonald Highlands. Dues vary by neighborhood, so check each listing.
How do Anthem and MacDonald Highlands compare on size?
Anthem: About 4,800 acres. MacDonald Highlands: 1,320 acres.
What is Anthem like?
Anthem is a master-planned community in the foothills of south Henderson, opened by Del Webb in 1998, with 220 homes for sale right now at a median list price of $659,998.
How do I choose between Anthem and MacDonald Highlands?
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