Anthem Highlands vs Wildgrass is one of the most common comparisons north Broomfield buyers make, and while both communities sit in north Broomfield, they deliver distinctly different living experiences.
Both communities sit in north Broomfield, but they deliver distinctly different living experiences. Anthem Highlands offers a larger-scale master plan with a full recreation center, while Wildgrass provides a smaller hilltop setting with panoramic Rocky Mountain views and, so far in 2026, a higher price per square foot.
Why This Comparison Matters for Broomfield Buyers and Sellers Right Now
Broomfield was named the best place to live in the Western U.S. by Livability in its 2026 rankings, which cited the city’s schools, healthcare, outdoor recreation, housing, and job market. That kind of recognition drives demand, and it makes choosing the right neighborhood within Broomfield even more important.
I’ve been helping Broomfield buyers and sellers since 2017 and have closed over 125 transactions, and the conversation about Anthem Highlands versus Wildgrass comes up constantly. These two communities are close neighbors with overlapping price points, but they attract different types of buyers for very specific reasons.
The broader Broomfield single-family market still leans toward sellers, but it has cooled. At the end of September 2026, Broomfield had about 2.8 months of single-family supply, homes closed at 99.0% of their final list price, and the median home took 32 days to sell, which is the longest September median since 2021, per REcolorado MLS data. That context matters because it means your next move needs to be strategic, not speculative.
Anthem Highlands: Broomfield’s Premier Family Master Plan
Anthem Highlands is north Broomfield’s flagship master-planned community. Built by multiple national builders, it is now essentially built out, with single-family homes ranging from roughly 1,700 square feet to more than 6,000 square feet.
Pricing and Market Position in Anthem Highlands
Single-family homes in the Anthem Highlands area sold for an average of about $1,007,000 from January through September 2026, per MLS data. That is about 5% below the same period in 2025, while price per square foot has held steady at about $234. Forty-six homes closed over those nine months, up from 38 a year earlier, so buyer activity is strong even though prices have flattened.
What does that actually mean for you? If you’re selling in a starter neighborhood and looking to move up, Anthem Highlands puts you in Broomfield’s upper tier, with more homes to choose from than in a smaller community like Wildgrass.
HOA fees run approximately $174 to $186 per month and cover access to the 32,000-square-foot Parkside Community Center. That fee buys you indoor and outdoor pools, a full fitness center, basketball courts, and year-round community programming. The community also includes 48 miles of trails, 22 parks, a fishing lake, and 735 acres of open space.
Schools in Anthem Highlands
This is where Anthem Highlands really shines for families. Thunder Vista P-8 sits right inside the community and serves preschool through 8th grade. Legacy High School earns an “A” overall rating on Niche within the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Prospect Ridge Academy, a K-12 charter school, gives parents another high-quality option close to home.
What I tell my clients who are weighing school quality is that having Thunder Vista P-8 within walking distance of your front door is not just a convenience factor. It is a resale factor, because buyers with young children consistently prioritize walkable school access.
Wildgrass: Broomfield’s Hilltop Community With Panoramic Views
Wildgrass sits on a hilltop in north Broomfield, bordered by the Northwest Parkway to the north, 144th Avenue to the south, and open space to the west. If Anthem Highlands is the large-scale master plan, Wildgrass is the more intimate alternative, perched above the landscape with some of the most dramatic Rocky Mountain panoramas in the metro area.
Pricing and Housing Options in Wildgrass
Single-family homes in Wildgrass sold for an average of about $1,143,000 from January through September 2026, per MLS data, which is roughly flat compared with the same period in 2025. On a price per square foot basis, Wildgrass homes averaged about $272, compared with about $234 in Anthem Highlands. In other words, buyers are paying a meaningful premium per square foot for the Wildgrass setting.
Keep in mind that Wildgrass is a small market. Only 12 single-family homes closed there in the first nine months of 2026, and just 2 were for sale at the end of September. With so few sales, a single large or small home can swing the averages, so your home’s own comparable sales matter even more here than in Anthem Highlands.
Wildgrass offers both detached single-family homes, ranging from about 1,700 to more than 5,600 square feet, and townhomes of roughly 2,200 to 2,900 square feet. If you are downsizing from a larger home but still want to stay in a premium north Broomfield location, the townhome side of Wildgrass gives you an option that Anthem Highlands does not.
HOA fees run approximately $101 per month for single-family homes and roughly $568 per month for townhomes. That is a significant difference, and it is one of the first things I walk through with clients considering the townhome side of Wildgrass.
Schools in Wildgrass
Schools are the biggest difference between these two communities, and it is the one buyers most often miss. Wildgrass is split between two school districts, Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the Boulder Valley School District, and the assignment varies street by street. Homes on the Adams 12 side have been assigned to schools such as Coyote Ridge Elementary and Legacy High School, while homes on the Boulder Valley side feed into that district’s schools instead. Before you fall in love with a Wildgrass home, confirm the school assignment for that exact address with the district.
Charter options such as Prospect Ridge Academy are also within reach from Wildgrass.
How the Two Broomfield Communities Compare on Lifestyle
So which one is right for you? It depends on what kind of daily life you are building.
- Scale and amenities: Anthem Highlands’ 32,000-square-foot Parkside Community Center is a full-service recreation facility. Wildgrass offers two community pools, a tennis court, a clubhouse, and playgrounds on a smaller, neighborhood-scale footprint.
- Trails and open space: Anthem Highlands has 48 miles of trails and 22 parks. Wildgrass features Aspen Lodge Park with its pond and waterfall, plus walking and biking trails that connect to open space.
- Home diversity: Anthem Highlands is built around detached single-family homes. Wildgrass includes both single-family homes and townhomes.
- Community size: Anthem Highlands is a large community with far more homes changing hands each year, which gives buyers more choice. Wildgrass is much smaller, so the right home may take longer to come up.
As an Anthem Highlands resident, I know this part of Broomfield from the inside. The right fit is personal, and it comes down to whether you value the full-service master-plan experience or the more compact, view-driven environment.
Commute, Access, and Location: Anthem Highlands vs. Wildgrass in Broomfield
Both communities benefit from north Broomfield’s connectivity. Both sit along the Northwest Parkway, which connects east to E-470 for airport access and west toward US-36. Anthem Highlands also has quick access to I-25 and Highway 7. From Wildgrass, Boulder is roughly 15 minutes away and Denver is approximately 30 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic.
If your daily commute runs along the US-36 corridor between Denver and Boulder, both communities deliver, and both make the drive to Denver International Airport straightforward.
Selling in Either Community: What Broomfield Sellers Should Know in 2026
If you currently own in Anthem Highlands or Wildgrass and you are thinking about selling, the supply side is still working in your favor. Only 8 single-family homes were for sale in the Anthem Highlands area and 2 in Wildgrass at the end of September 2026, per MLS data.
Pricing is where sellers need to be careful. Anthem Highlands area homes that sold this year averaged about 44 days on market and closed at about 96% of their original list price. Wildgrass homes averaged about 51 days and closed at about 98% of their original list price. Both are slower than Broomfield overall, where single-family homes averaged about 38 days this year.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars by past clients across 15 reviews, I focus on pricing accuracy, because homes that start too high in these neighborhoods sit longer and give up more in the end. Getting it right from day one matters more than ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Single-family homes in the Anthem Highlands area sold for an average of about $1,007,000 from January through September 2026, per MLS data. That is about 5% below the same period in 2025, while price per square foot held steady at about $234.
Single-family homes in Wildgrass sold for an average of about $1,143,000 from January through September 2026, per MLS data, roughly flat compared with 2025. Only 12 homes closed in that period, so individual sales can move the average significantly.
On a price per square foot basis, yes. Wildgrass single-family homes averaged about $272 per square foot in 2026, compared with about $234 in Anthem Highlands, per MLS data. The average sale price was also higher in Wildgrass, at about $1,143,000 versus about $1,007,000.
Anthem Highlands HOA fees run approximately $174 to $186 per month. That covers access to the 32,000-square-foot Parkside Community Center, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, basketball courts, and community programming.
Wildgrass HOA fees are approximately $101 per month for single-family homes and roughly $568 per month for townhomes. The townhome fee is higher because it typically includes additional exterior maintenance.
Anthem Highlands is in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. Thunder Vista P-8 is located inside the community, Legacy High School earns an “A” overall rating on Niche, and Prospect Ridge Academy, a K-12 charter, is nearby.
Wildgrass is split between Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the Boulder Valley School District, and the assignment varies street by street. Homes on the Adams 12 side have been assigned to schools such as Coyote Ridge Elementary and Legacy High School. Always confirm the school assignment for a specific address with the district before you buy.
Yes. Wildgrass offers both detached single-family homes, ranging from about 1,700 to more than 5,600 square feet, and townhomes of roughly 2,200 to 2,900 square feet. Anthem Highlands is built around detached single-family homes.
Single-family homes that sold in the Anthem Highlands area in 2026 averaged about 44 days on market, and Wildgrass homes averaged about 51 days, per MLS data. Both are slower than Broomfield overall, where single-family homes averaged about 38 days this year.
Livability named Broomfield the best place to live in the Western U.S. in its 2026 rankings, citing the city’s schools, healthcare, outdoor recreation, housing options, and job market.
Both communities offer Front Range views, but Wildgrass sits on a hilltop surrounded by open space, which creates some of the most dramatic panoramic mountain views in north Broomfield. In Anthem Highlands, the best views come from select lot positions.
The Bottom Line
Anthem Highlands and Wildgrass are both exceptional north Broomfield communities, but they serve different priorities. If you want the full master-plan experience with a dedicated recreation center, 48 miles of trails, a P-8 school inside the neighborhood, and more homes to choose from, Anthem Highlands is built for that. If you value a smaller community with hilltop panoramic views, lower single-family HOA fees, and a townhome option, and you are comfortable paying more per square foot and confirming your school district address by address, Wildgrass earns your attention.
With over 125 closed transactions and a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation, I help Broomfield families navigate exactly this kind of decision. If you are ready to explore your options in either community, call me at 720.351.8488. I am John Grandt with The North Star Team Powered by Real Broker, and I would be glad to walk through the details specific to your situation.
