Discover beautiful mountain views and effortless comfort in the highly acclaimed Sun City Oro Valley, an active-adult 55+ community. Delivering an incredibly efficient and light-filled layout, this beautiful 2BD/2BA, Mariposa Model, (1,190sqft) contemporary residence with a newer roof, perfectly balances cozy comfort with modern functionality. Designed with a thoughtful floor plan, this home stands as an exceptional choice for year-round residency, or an effortless seasonal winter getaway. Pass through the secure front wrought-iron security door into a welcoming entrance layout. The interior opens into a desirable split-bedroom plan dressed in a neutral palette, adorned with skylights that draw the bright Southern Arizona sunshine. The central living and dining areas offer a fluid workflow , leading right into an immaculate kitchen equipped with premium granite countertops and a full suite of stainless appliances, including a gas range, dishwasher, and microwave. The primary suite serves as a quiet personal retreat, complete with a private walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom featuring a convenient walk-in shower. Positioned on the opposite side of the home for optimal guest privacy, the sunny second bedroom sits just steps away from a full hallway bath. The outdoor living spaces are engineered for the ultimate low-maintenance lifestyle. Enjoy morning coffee on your private front patio layout or step out back to a serene rear oasis enclosed by secure wrought-iron fencing and slump block. The covered rear patio features a motorized sunshade, allowing you to easily adjust your afternoon shade while unwinding, or entertaining on the patio. Living on Carissa Drive places world-class community amenities practically right outside your front door. Residents enjoy premier neighborhood access to championship golf, tennis, pickleball courts, sparkling swimming pools, and a state-of-the-art fitness pavilion. Paired with rapid proximity to Oro Valley Marketplace and retail corridors along Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, this home is a small slice of high-desert paradise!