The 85086 ZIP code includes Anthem, Anthem Country Club, Tramonto, Desert Hills and portions of New River. Housing ranges from planned communities with shared amenities to custom homes and larger rural properties, so market conditions can vary considerably across the ZIP code.

Homes in 85086 range from traditional neighborhood properties and townhomes to custom homes on acreage. Differences in community, lot size, construction, amenities and features such as pools, guest houses or equestrian facilities can significantly affect value, making neighborhood-specific comparisons more useful than the ZIP-code average alone.

Some Desert Hills homes use private or shared wells rather than a municipal water system. Buyers should understand the property’s water source, review available well records and agreements, and evaluate water quality and system condition during the inspection and due-diligence period. An agent familiar with Desert Hills can help identify the right questions early in the process.

Yes, although basements are uncommon in Arizona, some Desert Hills homes do have them. They may provide additional bedrooms, entertainment space, storage or other flexible living areas. Because basement construction is unusual locally, buyers should carefully review permits, drainage, waterproofing and the quality of any finished space.

The Sakala Group updates this 85086 market report monthly with current sales activity, average sales price and average days on market. The report tracks single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes throughout the ZIP code.