Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch by Del Webb- 55+ Retirement Community

Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch by Del Webb is a 55+ retirement community in Florence, Arizona, built for people who want an active lifestyle with lots of things to do and a wide variety of homes to fit different needs, so you'll see single-story houses with two or three bedrooms, big open living spaces, and up to four bathrooms, some even ready for new buyers to move in right away, like the Endevor Plan with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,474 square feet, or the Journey Plan that has similar features, all designed with energy-saving features and covered by a 10-year warranty. The community's got a big 48,000 square foot recreation center just for Sun City residents, so folks can join clubs, go to classes, or use indoor facilities like a fitness center, lap pool, indoor walking track, billiards room, library, woodworking shop, or computer center, and if wanting to sit and relax, there's a clubhouse or a restaurant onsite, plus meeting rooms, craft studios, and even a ballroom for events. Outside, people walk on scenic trails and enjoy greenbelt and waterfront views, with choices like tennis courts, baseball fields, soccer areas, volleyball, bocce courts, and a big pool, plus there's a golf course managed by Troon Golf, and a putting green, all in a setting that gives a good look at desert and mountain scenery. The neighborhood isn't gated, and nearby, you'll find a Safeway grocery, gas station, a bank, and small restaurants close to the entrance, and the Florence Hospital is near too. Residents can take part in different clubs-everything from wine, quilting, Bible study, running, hiking, softball, motorcycles, and more-plus the ASU Lifelong Learning Academy is available and there are adventure tours, golf lessons, and game groups for bridge, bunco, or poker. Many houses for sale are new and some are just a few years old, with options for personalizing the home or picking from the various plans like Hideaway, Sanctuary, Haven, Pursuit, Serenity, Preserve, Refuge, Voyage, Endeavor, and Journey, and people can schedule a visit or look at the homes with virtual tours. The place is part of the Anthem at Merrill Ranch master-planned community, sharing some amenities with the larger area, and has a homeowners association to help keep things working smoothly, so there are well-kept parks, green spaces, and lots for building. The area's got a quiet feel, low road traffic, and mountain views that include some sights of downtown Florence. The Del Webb brand manages Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch, aiming for good quality homes and a community with plenty of things to do for people wanting to stay active in retirement.