Sun City Summerlin VS Sun City Anthem

Sun City Summerlin VS Sun City Anthem

Welcome to the heart of retirement luxury in the Las Vegas Valley, where the golden years shimmer brighter under the Nevada sun. If you’re navigating the sea of retirement community options, two names likely stand out: Sun City Summerlin and Sun City Anthem. Both beacon as premier destinations for active adults, but each carries its unique charm and lifestyle offerings. Let’s explore these communities in depth, helping you find the perfect fit for your retirement dreams.

The Essence of Location and Landscape

Sun City Summerlin, a jewel nestled in the west side of Las Vegas and sprawls across 2,400 majestically rolling acres that offers its residents not just homes but a higher elevation lifestyle. The community boasts panoramic vistas of the city skyline and surrounding mountain ranges, providing a serene backdrop for daily living. The higher elevation also means cooler temperatures, making outdoor activities and golfing a year-round pleasure.

Sun City Summerlin

Sun City Anthem, positioned in the heart of Henderson, merges the tranquility of suburbia with the allure of city views, especially striking at night with the Las Vegas Strip in the distance. This community sits at the edge of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, offering breathtaking natural beauty and hiking opportunities just a stone’s throw away.

Sun City Anthem

Development Timeline

Sun City Summerlin is Del Webb’s first active adult community in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is nestled within the Spring Mountain Range at an elevation of 3,000 feet. With 7,779 homes, this is the largest active adult community in Nevada. Construction began in 1989 and was completed in 1999.

Sun City Summerlin

The Sun City Anthem is the second largest active adult community in the Las Vegas Valley also by Del Webb and has more than 7,100 households and sits at around 2,580 to 2,975 feet in elevation. Construction began in 1998 and was finally completed in 2008.

Sun City Anthem

Diverse Amenities for Every Interest

Both communities excel in offering amenities that cater to health, wellness, and social engagement, yet they each have their distinctive highlights:

Sun City Summerlin shines with its expansive selection of facilities, including three 18-hole Golf Courses, 4 Community Centers with Gyms, 3 Outdoor Swimming Pools, 2 Indoor Heated Lap Pools, 3 Restaurants, Starbright Theatre, Aerobics Rooms, Billiards Rooms, Horseshoe Pits, Miniature Golf, Racquetball Court, 10 Lighted Pickleball Courts, 12 Lighted Tennis Courts, 8 Bocce Ball Courts, 4 Shuffleboard Courts, a Softball Field, Walking Tracks, Table Tennis, Craft Rooms and 80+ Clubs.

Sun City Summerlin

Sun City Anthem offers similar amenities to Summerlin, including two 18-Hole Golf Courses, 3 Community Centers with 2 Gyms, 4 Pools (2 of which are indoors), Freedom Hall Theatre, Billiards Room, 11 Lighted Pickleball Courts, 12 Lighted Tennis Courts, 7 Bocce Ball Courts, Craft Rooms, over 60 clubs and activities and much more.

Sun City Anthem

Homes for Every Taste and Size

Sun City Summerlin has a total of 32 different floor plans to choose from, either single-story townhomes or single-story homes. The attached homes (townhomes) come in 18 different models ranging in size from approximately 1,007 to 1,799 sq. ft. with 2 to 3 bedrooms, 1 to 2.5 bathrooms, and an attached 1 to 2 car garages. While the single-family homes are offered across 24 unique floor plans that range in size from 1,086 to 3,212 sq. ft. with 2 to 3 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms, and attached 2 to 3 car garages.

Summerlin Homes

Sun City Anthem has a total of 33 different floor plans to choose from, either single story townhomes or single-story homes. These homes range in size from 1,160 to 3,175 sq. ft. with 2 to 3 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms and attached 2 to 3 car garages.

Anthem Homes

Elevation and Climate

Sun City Summerlin, due to its higher elevation in the west part of the Las Vegas Valley, tends to have slightly cooler temperatures, which can be a significant factor for resident’s sensitive to heat.

Sun City Anthem, while also at a higher elevation than downtown Las Vegas, is situated closer to the Sloan Canyon, offering unique natural landscapes and potentially warmer temperatures than Summerlin.

The elevation differences between these two areas can mean up to a 7-to-10-degree difference in temperature.

Final Thoughts: A Personal Choice

Deciding between Sun City Summerlin and Sun City Anthem comes down to personal preferences in location, amenities, home styles, and community vibes. Both offer unparalleled opportunities for active, fulfilling retirement living under the Nevada sun.

We recommend visiting each community, talking to residents, and imagining your daily life in each setting. After all, retirement is about finding your perfect oasis—and in the Las Vegas Valley, it’s waiting for you.

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