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For salePrice cut: $70K (8/27)
$1,299,000
4beds
2,004sqft

12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604

4beds
2,004sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1976
2,920 sqft
2 Attached garage spaces
$648 price/sqft
$330/mo HOA

What's special

Some addresses simply make life feel easier. 12 Tortoise Shell is one of them. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this detached four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home offers the kind of privacy and peaceful setting that's becoming increasingly rare. The moment you arrive, the slower pace is unmistakable. Neighbors wave as they pass, and there's an unmistakable sense of comfort that makes this home feel welcoming from the very first visit. Inside, the home unfolds with purpose. Natural light fills the living spaces, creating an easy flow between gathering, relaxing, and everyday living. Separate living and family rooms provide flexibility for both entertaining and quiet evenings at home, while four generously sized bedrooms offer space for family, guests, a home office, or whatever the next chapter calls for. The backyard becomes an extension of the home, a private place for morning coffee, weekend barbecues, or simply enjoying Irvine's year-round sunshine. Life here extends well beyond the front door. Set within one of Irvine's most established communities, you'll enjoy access to resort-style amenities including a pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and beautifully maintained parks and greenbelts. The HOA also maintains the exterior paint and stucco, allowing you to spend less time worrying about upkeep and more time enjoying everything this exceptional neighborhood has to offer. The location is served by the Irvine Unified School District, consistently recognized as the No. 1 best school district in Orange County and among the top districts in California, with an A+ overall rating from Niche for its exceptional academics and highly rated teachers. Add in exceptional shopping and dining, convenient freeway access, and Irvine's consistent recognition as one of the safest large cities in the United States, and it's easy to understand why this address offers more than a place to live. It offers peace of mind. 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're home. Connected when you're ready to explore. The only way to truly appreciate it is to experience it for yourself.

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Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26149079MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS
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Living Room

Kitchen

Dining Room

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Listing updated:

Listed by:

Sarah Sees Smith DRE #02139512 offers@seessmith.com,

Seven Gables Real Estate

Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26149079MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
  • Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
  • Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
  • Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
  • Features: Dual Sinks
Kitchen
  • Features: Tile Counters
Other
  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
  • Central
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: In Garage
Features
  • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Doors: Double Door Entry
  • Windows: Blinds
  • Has fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
  • Total interior livable area: 2,004 sqft
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features: None
Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry location: Front door
  • Patio & porch: Concrete
  • Pool features: Community, Association
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Community
  • Fencing: Block
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Neighborhood
Lot
  • Size: 2,920 Square Feet
  • Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
  • Parcel number: 44944106
  • Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Stucco
  • Roof: Composition
Condition
  • Turnkey
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 1976

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Community
  • Features: Sidewalks, Pool
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision: Irvine Groves (Ig)
HOA
  • Has HOA: Yes
  • Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
  • HOA fee: $330 monthly
  • HOA name: Irvine Groves
  • HOA phone: 949-450-0202
Location
  • Region: Irvine

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $648/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $788,359
  • Date on market: 7/9/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 53 days
  • Listing terms: Conventional
  • Exclusions: Washer / Dryer
  • Road surface type: Paved

Price history

DateEventPrice
8/27/2026Price change$1,299,000-5.1%$648/sqft
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8/12/2026Price change$1,369,000-1.4%$683/sqft
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7/9/2026Listed for sale$1,389,000+38.9%$693/sqft
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1/14/2026Sold$1,000,000+58.7%$499/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/6/2020Listing removed$2,992$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
7/28/2020Listed for rent$2,992+12.9%$1/sqft
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4/8/2014Listing removed$2,650$1/sqft
Source: First American Mortgage #PW14010850 Report a problem
1/18/2014Listed for rent$2,650$1/sqft
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8/1/2013Sold$630,128+2.5%$314/sqft
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7/24/2013Price change$615,000-0.8%$307/sqft
Source: RE/MAX First Class #OC13109083 Report a problem
7/10/2013Price change$620,000-0.8%$309/sqft
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6/29/2013Price change$625,000-0.8%$312/sqft
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6/20/2013Price change$630,000+5.2%$314/sqft
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6/9/2013Listed for sale$599,000-13.1%$299/sqft
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12/14/2005Sold$689,000+228.1%$344/sqft
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4/16/1999Sold$210,000$105/sqft
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Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2026-- $788,359 +2%
2025$8,200 +2.1%$772,901 +2%
2024$8,030 +2.6%$757,747 +2%
2023$7,823 +1.9%$742,890 +2%
2022$7,675 +2.3%$728,324 +2%
2021$7,500 +0.6%$714,044 +1%
2020$7,459 $706,723 +2%
2019$7,459 +2.3%$692,866 +2%
2018$7,293 +3.9%$679,281 +2%
2017$7,019 $665,962 +2%
2016$7,019 +4.6%$652,904 +1.5%
2015$6,707 +3.5%$643,097 +2%
2014$6,480 $630,500 +30.7%
2013-- $482,220
2012-- $482,220 -6%
2011-- $513,000
2010-- $513,000
2009-- $513,000 -11.8%
2008-- $581,500 -17.3%
2007-- $702,780 +2%
2006-- $689,000 +184.9%
2005-- $241,807 +2%
2004-- $237,066 +1.9%
2003-- $232,722 +2%
2002-- $228,159 +2%
2001$2,240 +1.4%$223,686 +2%
2000$2,209 $219,300

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$8,096/mo
Principal & interest
$6619
Property taxes
$1147
HOA Fees
$330
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Estimated market value

$1,372,500

$1.30M - $1.44M

$5,456/mo

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Nearby schools

Greentree Elementary School
Grades K-60.6 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
9/10
Venado Middle School
Grades 7-81 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
10/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10
Irvine High School
Grades 9-120.2 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10
College Readiness Rating
9/10