12398 S 181ST Drive Welcome to this beautifully updated single-level home that offers 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, a 3-car split garage, and an entertainer's backyard w/ year-round enjoyment in mind. Enter through the private gated courtyard w/ wrought-iron detailing & stone-arched facade into a spacious foyer & versatile formal living/flex room. New interior & exterior paint, plantation shutters, and 9-10 ft ceilings create a bright, refined feel throughout. The heart of the home opens to a warm family rm with a stone-faced gas fireplace & built-in entertainment wall. The adjacent kitchen features granite countertops, a center island, stainless-steel double ovens, a gas cooktop, a pantry, and a charming dining nook. A generous laundry rm w/ cabinetry offers direct access to the 2-car portion of the garage. The split primary suite is a true retreat with private backyard access, a large walk-in closet, a fully tiled walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a relaxing soaking tub. Three secondary bedrooms are thoughtfully situated near a full bathroom with dual sinks. Not to be missed, one bedroom even opens to the front courtyard, perfect as a guest room or office. Step outside to a resort-style backyard featuring a sparkling rock-waterfall pool, above-ground spa, extended paver patio, cool decking, and lush, low-maintenance turf. Multiple access points to the yard make indoor-outdoor living effortless. Located in the gated Fairways neighborhood of Estrella Mountain Ranch, a premier master-planned community nestled in the Sierra Estrella foothills, residents enjoy 72 acres of lakes, 65+ miles of trails, 50+ parks, two Residents' Clubs with fitness centers, resort pools and waterslides, golf, tennis, pickleball, dining, and on-site conveniences right within the community. Whether you're seeking comfort, convenience, or outdoor living, this home delivers on all fronts. A perfect blend of elegance, function, and community living.