Sun City Anthem Merrill Ranch Homes with Pool

Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch homes with a pool come two ways: a private pool in your own backyard, or a home that relies on the indoor and outdoor pools at the community recreation center. Adding a private pool later takes association approval and a Town of Florence pool permit, with a barrier at least five feet tall.

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The listings button shows the age-restricted Sun City Anthem pool homes for sale as of Nov 6, 2026. That list will change as homes sell and new ones come on. To see every current listing on the 55+ side, pool or not, use Sun City Anthem Merrill Ranch new listings.

Two kinds of pool life in Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch

When buyers tell me they want a Sun City Anthem home with a pool, my first question is which kind they mean. Some want water a few steps from the back door, on their own schedule. Others are happy to use the rec center pools instead.

Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch is the age-restricted (55+) Del Webb community in Florence, part of the larger Anthem at Merrill Ranch master plan. Del Webb still sells new homes here alongside the resale market. The age and occupancy rules are set out in the CC&Rs.

The other side of the master plan, Anthem Parkside, is open to all ages and has its own community center and water park. A listing that says "Anthem" or "Merrill Ranch" is not automatically on the 55+ side, so confirm the association, and the age rules that come with it, on every home before you tour.

Community pools at the recreation center

The Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch Community Association lists the Sun City Union Center among its amenities and describes a resort-style pool, a fitness and wellness center, pickleball and bocce courts, clubs and classes, and a ballroom. Del Webb describes the community recreation center as 48,000 square feet with an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center and an indoor walking track.

The association posts a Fitness Studio and Aquatics Calendar and an Aquatic Amenities and Guidelines page for residents. Hours and guest rules can change, so check the posted rules before you plan family visits. I do not quote fees here; ask for current figures in the resale disclosure package once you are under contract.

Buying a home with a private pool

Private pools on the 55+ side vary in age, size and condition, since they were added by owners over many years. Here is what I walk through with buyers on a private-pool tour:

• Equipment: pump, filter, heater if there is one, and controls. Ask for service records and recent repair invoices.
• Shell and deck: cracking, surface wear and deck movement. A pool-specific inspection is worth adding to your general home inspection.
• Barrier: fence, gates, latches and any doors that open toward the pool. More on the town rules below.
• Upkeep: a private pool adds weekly cleaning and equipment care to the yard routine, so plan for regular service.

Before I treat a private pool as a must-have, I suggest a visit to the rec center pools during posted hours. Then we compare a pool lot against a no-pool home in similar condition,.

If golf matters as much as water, compare pool lots with my Sun City Anthem Merrill Ranch golf course homes page. For the full master plan picture, start with Anthem at Merrill Ranch homes for sale in Florence.

Adding or changing a pool: association approval in general terms

The association keeps its governing documents, including the CC&Rs and design guidelines, in its resident document center. In general terms:

• Get written architectural approval from the association before a pool, spa, fence or equipment change starts.
• Expect the review to look at location, walls and gates, equipment placement and screening, and drainage.
• Keep association approval and contractor bids as separate steps, and have the contractor build to the approved plan.
• Do not assume a neighbor's older pool means your lot can add one the same way.

Town of Florence pool permits and barrier rules in general terms

Florence has a residential pool permit packet. It asks for a permit application, a written estimate from a licensed contractor (or an owner builder affidavit), a site plan showing property lines, setbacks, existing structures and utilities, and construction plans. Residential submittals go through the town's online portal, and approved plans have to be on site for inspection.

On barriers, the Florence packet calls for:

• A barrier at least five feet high around the pool area, with openings too small for a four-inch sphere to pass through.
• Pedestrian gates that swing away from the pool, close and latch on their own, with latches at least 54 inches above the ground.
• Where the house forms part of the barrier, options such as a separation fence, self-closing and self-latching doors, or an approved alarm.

Arizona also sets a state pool barrier standard in A.R.S. 36-1681. This is a general overview, not legal advice. Confirm the specifics for your lot with the Town of Florence and the association.

Sun City Anthem pool home prices right now

Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch homes with a private pool, age-restricted listings only: 8 closed sales May 12 to Oct 16, 2026. The median sold price was $537,500, and the median price per square foot was $238. On Nov 6, 2026, 3 pool homes were active, listed from $449,900 to $609,700.

For context, all age-restricted listings in the Anthem subdivisions in zip 85132 had 22 closed sales Aug 10 to Nov 3, 2026, with a median sold price of $395,000 and $206 per sq ft. On Nov 6, 2026, 69 homes were active, listed from $304,990 to $649,900.

Source: ARMLS data compiled by Terry Day, DeLex Realty. ARMLS® COPYRIGHT 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Pool home or no-pool home, by home features

A private-pool home gives you an enclosed backyard with water, along with the equipment, cleaning and inspections that come with it. A no-pool home means less yard work, with the rec center pools for swimming. If you want a brand-new pool on the lot, plan on a project with association approval and a town permit.

Some resales carry FHA or VA loans that a qualified buyer may be able to assume, subject to lender approval. If you are comparing communities, see 55+ homes with a pool in the East Valley, active adult 55+ homes in Arizona and the Arizona 55+ living hub.

Ask me for floor plans before you tour.

Questions people ask

Does every Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch home have a private pool?

No. Only a small share of sales have a private pool. Residents without one can use the indoor and outdoor pools at the recreation center under association rules.

Is all of Anthem at Merrill Ranch age-restricted?

No. Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch is the age-restricted (55+) Del Webb side, with its rules in the CC&Rs. Anthem Parkside is the all-ages side. Confirm which association applies to any listing.

Can I add a private pool later?

Possibly. Plan on architectural approval from the association, a Town of Florence pool permit, and a barrier at least five feet high that meets town requirements.

How do I see current Sun City Anthem homes with a pool?

Use the listings button on this page, which shows the age-restricted pool homes for sale as of Nov 6, 2026, or call Terry at 602-483-4665 and I will send pool homes as they come on the market.