Quick Facts
- Price Range
- Low $200s - High $500s
- Home Types
- Attached, Single-Family
- Number of Homes
- 2,488
- New / Resale
- Resale Homes Only
- Age Restrictions
- 55+
- Gated
- No
- Construction Dates
- 1986 - 1996
- Builder
- Del Webb
- Reviews
Sun City Oro Valley Overview
Sun City Oro Valley is a beautiful 2,400-home community 20 miles north of downtown Tucson, AZ. It spans over 1,000 acres and was built by Del Webb between the late 1980s to mid 90s. The community is well known for its magnificent views of the adjacent Santa Catalina Mountains, outstanding golf, reasonable home prices and a vibrant social calendar.
Del Webb combined several decades of active adult construction experience when designing this community. It boasts an exciting lineup of amenities uniquely crafted for active adults who want to enjoy a physical and socially active lifestyle.
Sun City Oro Valley Amenities
Sun City Oro Valley includes three recreation centers. The Mountain Vista Recreation Center has a large sports and activity complex with a fitness center, dance studio and auditorium. Plus, there is a craft facility with ceramics, clay, lapidary, sewing and woodworking shops. Outside, there is a large outdoor lap pool, tennis courts, pickleball, bocce ball, shuffleboard and a miniature golf course.
The Desert Oasis Recreation Center has several multi-purpose rooms, outdoor pool, tennis courts and basketball court. The third clubhouse, Catalina Vista, includes several art and crafts studios, a photography room and billiards.
This Arizona community is home to a semi-private 18-hole championship golf course. The 6,759-yard par-72 The View Golf Club at Oro Valley was designed by Hall-of-Famer Greg Nash. It intertwines harmoniously with the natural desert surroundings and provides breathtaking views of the nearby mountains. There are multiple tee placements for golfers of all skill levels. The course is open for public play but there are membership options.
Sun City Oro Valley Homes & Real Estate
Homebuyers have numerous real estate options in Sun City Oro Valley. There were nearly 50 different floor plans offered throughout the construction of the community. Buyers can select from single-family and attached garden villas that range from 1,035 to over 2,700 square feet. An ever-changing lineup of pre-owned homes are available at reasonable prices. Most of the homes in this active adult community are 15 to 20 years old. A growing number of available resale homes have been retrofitted with the latest modern finishes including upgraded kitchens and bathrooms.
Sun City Oro Valley Lifestyle
Residents of this community have the opportunity to participate in countless clubs and activities. There are several dozen clubs and interest groups that include everything from cards and craft clubs to tennis and golf. There are also many activities that promote health and well-being such as weight training, water aerobics, yoga and dancing. Regardless of your lifestyle interests, you will surely find other homeowners in Sun City Oro Valley who are similar to you.
Area
Sun City Oro Valley is located in the town of Oro Valley, Arizona. This tranquil town just north of Tucson sits in the foothills of the towering Santa Catalina Mountains. Oro Valley provides residents the perfect blend of suburban solitude with big city conveniences. Surrounding the community, residents enjoy a growing contingent of popular retail outlets and great restaurants. Plus, downtown Tucson and its many attractions are a quick 30 minute drive to the south.
This community is perched at an elevation of 3,000 feet where it enjoys slightly cooler summers than the lower desert communities of central Arizona. It is adjacent to the Catalina State Park and Coronado National Forest. Outdoor enthusiasts have access to over 1.78 million acres of unspoiled natural beauty. The mountains in the park climb to more than 9,100 feet and provide great hiking, biking, skiing and camping.
Available Models & Floor Plans
Attached Homes
Price RangeLow $200s - Mid $300sAttached homes are a great low-maintenance options. There are approximate 1,000 to 1,400 square feet in size with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached one-car garage. Note: Not all attached floor plans are available at this time.
Model Name | Sq. Ft. | Beds | Baths | Garage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sundance | 1308 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Single Family Homes
Price RangeMid $200s - Mid $400sThere were many single-family homes built in Sun City Oro Valley throughout the years. Homebuyers can select a resale homes that has 1,035 to 2,665 square feet in size. Most homes have one to three bedrooms, one to three bathrooms, and an attached garage.
Model Name | Sq. Ft. | Beds | Baths | Garage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Durango | 1035 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Sandstone | 1049 | 2 | 2 | 1.5 |
Vacation Villa | 1085 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Pima | 1093 | 1 + Den | 1 | 2 |
Oasis | 1093 | 1 + Den - 2 | 1 | 2 |
Mariposa | 1198 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Madera | 1213 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Montrose | 1214 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Kensington | 1221 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Cochise | 1298 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Montara | 1298 | 1 + Den - 2 | 2 | 2 |
Dakota | 1304 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Cumberland | 1304 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Meridian | 1326 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Calridge | 1371 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Tortolita | 1404 | 2 + Den | 2 | 2 |
Sabino | 1418 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Deerfield | 1464 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Santa Cruz | 1489 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Sonoran | 1499 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Silvercreek | 1524 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Patio Homes | 1541 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Cottonwood | 1557 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Cresent | 1563 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Barclay | 1582 | 1 + Den - 2 | 2 | 2 |
Hermosa | 1598 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Copperwood | 1598 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Mayfair | 1635 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Rio Vista | 1656 | 2 + Den - 3 | 2 | 2 |
Whitehall | 1665 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Sunrise | 1717 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Pacifica | 1750 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Madera | 1779 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Valencia | 1753 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Windsor | 1792 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Crestview | 1870 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Crown Point | 1941 | 2 + Den | 2 | 2 |
Hampton | 1948 | 2 + Den | 2 | 2 |
Cheyenne | 2011 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Mountain View | 2076 | 2 + Den - 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
Essex | 2086 | 2 + Den - 3 | 2 | 2.5 |
Ridgetop | 2261 | 2 + Den - 3 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Breckenridge | 2328 | 2 + Den | 2 | 2 |
Topaz | 2328 | 2 + Den | 2 | 2 |
Regent | 2466 | 2 + Den | 2.5 | 2 |
Carrington | 2665 | 3 + Den | 3 | 2.5 |
Sun City Oro Valley Amenities
There are plenty of activities available in Sun City Oro Valley. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- The Views Golf Club at Oro Valley - 18-Holes
- Driving Range
- The Cafe
- Horseshoe Pits
- Basketball Court
Catalina Vista
Catalina Vista has many meeting rooms and is located at 14055 North Del Webb Drive.
- Billiards Room
- Mt. Lemmon Room
- Mt. Kimbell Room
- Pusch Ridge Room
- Art Studio
- Photography Studio
Artisan Center
The Artisan Center is a great place for creative projects and is located at 1495 E. Ranch Vistoso Drive.
- Stained Glass Studio
- Ceramics Studio 1
- Ceramics Studio 2
- Sewing Studio
- Ceramics Studio
- Woodworking Shop
- Lapidary Studio
- Silversmith
- Gift Shop
Desert Oasis
The Desert Oassis is located at 14650 N. Sun City Blvd.
- Saguro Room
- Octotillo Room
Mountain Vista Complex & Fitness Center
Here you will find many fitness and social activities. It is located 1495 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd.
- 2 Outdoor Pools
- Aquatic & Fitness Center
- Racquetball Courts
- Mini Golf
- 8 Tennis Courts
- Bocce Ball Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Auditorium
- Dance Stuido
- Hopi Room
- Lounge & Coffee Bar
- Kiva Patio
- Hohokam Room
- Navajo Room
Wecome Center
The Welcome Center houses administration and meeting rooms. It is located at 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Bldv.
- Administration
- 3 Conference Rooms
- Library
- Computers
- Genealogy
Sun City Oro Valley Clubs, Groups, Activities & Classes
There are plenty of activities available in Sun City Oro Valley. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- Alzheimer's Support
- Astronomy
- Bible
- Biking
- Billiards
- Bocce Ball Club
- Book
- Bowling
- Brewster Auxilary
- Bridge
- Bunco
- Canasta
- Car
- Centering Prayer
- Ceramics
- Cloggers
- Colored Pencil Club
- Computer
- Couples Gourmet
- Cribbage
- Current Events
- Dancing Dynamos (tap dance)
- Dinner 'n Show
- Garden
- Genealogy
- Gin Rummy
- Gun
- Hiking
- Horseshoe
- Hula
- Institute of Learning in Retirement
- Investment
- Italian Cultural Society
- Kactus Kickers (Western dance)
- Karate
- Lapidary
- Mah Jongg
- Mexican Train Dominoes
- Palette Knifers
- Parkinson's Support
- Photo
- Pinochle
- Poker
- Racquetball
- Rock and Roll Club
- Round Dancers
- RV
- Scrabble
- Sculpture
- Sewing
- Shuffleboard
- Silversmiths
- Singles
- Softball League
- Stained Glass
- Sunliners (line dancing)
- Tapestry
- Tennis
- Villanellas (ballroom dance)
- Watercolors
- Wood Carvers
Sun City Oro Valley Reviews (3)
Average Rating for this Community
residents. Just like the Pioneers of old we had the backbone to pull up stakes to find a new home to enjoy our senior years. We found it! Come visit us and learn why for yourselves.
Just a walk down the street brings waves and greetings. Everyone that lives here feels safe, respected and that they belong to our "family". A truly great place to live.
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