12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604
What's special
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.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Sarah Sees Smith DRE #02139512 offers@seessmith.com,
Seven Gables Real Estate
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: $623/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $788,359
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 102 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Exclusions: Washer / Dryer
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Contingent | $1,249,000$623/sqft |
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| 10/1/2026 | Price change | $1,249,000-3.8%$623/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $1,299,000-5.1%$648/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $1,369,000-1.4%$683/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,389,000+38.9%$693/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $1,000,000+58.7%$499/sqft |
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| 8/6/2020 | Listing removed | $2,992$1/sqft |
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| 7/28/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,992+12.9%$1/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $2,650$1/sqft |
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| 1/18/2014 | Listed for rent | $2,650$1/sqft |
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| 8/1/2013 | Sold | $630,128+2.5%$314/sqft |
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| 7/24/2013 | Price change | $615,000-0.8%$307/sqft |
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| 7/10/2013 | Price change | $620,000-0.8%$309/sqft |
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| 6/29/2013 | Price change | $625,000-0.8%$312/sqft |
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| 6/20/2013 | Price change | $630,000+5.2%$314/sqft |
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| 6/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $599,000-13.1%$299/sqft |
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| 12/14/2005 | Sold | $689,000+228.1%$344/sqft |
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| 4/16/1999 | Sold | $210,000$105/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,372,500
$1.30M - $1.44M
$5,139/mo
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