12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604

$1,205,000

$1,249,000

3.5%
Est.Price: ?

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Est. payment /mo

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,004 SqFt


SOLD DATE : 10/30/2026

Key Details

Sold Price $1,205,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,004 sqft

Price per Sqft $601

Subdivision Irvine Groves (Ig)

MLS Listing ID PW26149079

Sold Date 10/30/26

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Construction Status Turnkey

HOA Fees $330/mo

HOA Y/N Yes

Year Built 1976

Lot Size 2,918 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

An exceptional opportunity to make your move more attainable: the seller is open to considering a credit toward the buyer's closing costs or an interest rate buy-down, offering added flexibility to make this home yours. Some addresses simply make life feel easier. 12 Tortoise Shell is one of them. Tucked at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, this detached four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence offers something increasingly difficult to find in Irvine: privacy, space, and calm without sacrificing connection to everything that makes the city so desirable. From the moment you arrive, the pace feels different. The street is quiet. Neighbors wave as they pass. There's a warmth and sense of community that can't be captured in photographs—and a feeling that this is a home where you can truly settle in. Step inside and natural light fills thoughtfully designed spaces made for everyday moments and memorable gatherings. Separate living and family rooms offer flexibility to host friends, enjoy a quiet evening, create a play space, or simply give everyone room to spread out. With four generously sized bedrooms, the home has space to evolve alongside you—whether that means family, guests, a home office, or a room devoted to the things you love. Outside, the private backyard becomes an extension of the home. Picture slow mornings in the sunshine, dinners outdoors, weekend barbecues with friends, or simply a peaceful space of your own to unwind. Life at 12 Tortoise Shell extends far beyond the property itself. The community offers resort-inspired amenities including a pool, tennis and pickleball courts, beautifully maintained parks, and inviting greenbelts. The HOA also maintains the exterior paint and stucco—leaving more time to enjoy the lifestyle that brought you to Irvine. Ideally positioned near highly regarded Irvine schools, shopping, dining, recreation, and convenient freeway access, this home feels tucked away while keeping everyday life remarkably close. There may be a tortoise in the street name, but life at 12 Tortoise Shell moves at exactly the pace you've been searching for. Peaceful when you want to retreat. Connected when you want to explore. And designed for whatever comes next. Some homes look good in photos. Others simply feel right when you walk through the door. 12 Tortoise Shell is one you need to experience for yourself.

Location

State CA

County Orange

Area Ec - El Camino Real

Interior

Interior Features Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Central

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Vinyl

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator

Laundry In Garage

Exterior

Parking Features Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Fence Block

Pool Community, Association

Community Features Sidewalks, Pool

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Amenities Available Maintenance Grounds, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)

View Y/N Yes

View Neighborhood

Roof Type Composition

Accessibility None

Porch Concrete

Total Parking Spaces 4

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Cul-De-Sac

Story 2

Entry Level Two

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories Two

New Construction No

Construction Status Turnkey

Schools

Elementary Schools Greentree

Middle Schools Venado

High Schools Irvine

School District Irvine Unified

Others

HOA Name Irvine Groves

Senior Community No

Tax ID 44944106

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Conventional

Listing Terms Conventional

Financing Cash

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Sarah Sees Smith Seven Gables Real Estate offers@seessmith.com, DRE #02139512
Bought with Alexandra Psarakis Tang TurboHome Brokerage Inc

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