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Under contractPrice cut: $50K (10/1)
$1,249,000
4beds
2,004sqft

12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604

4beds
2,004sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
2,920 Square Feet Lot
$1,372,500 Zestimate®
$623/sqft
$330/mo HOA

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.

102 days
3,585
146
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: $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

DateEventPrice
10/9/2026Contingent$1,249,000$623/sqft
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10/1/2026Price change$1,249,000-3.8%$623/sqft
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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
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8/6/2020Listing removed$2,992$1/sqft
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7/28/2020Listed for rent$2,992+12.9%$1/sqft
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4/8/2014Listing removed$2,650$1/sqft
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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
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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
$8,211/mo
Principal & interest
$6778
Property taxes
$1103
HOA Fees
$330
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Estimated market value

$1,372,500

$1.30M - $1.44M

$5,139/mo

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Nearby schools

Greentree Elementary School
Grades K-6 • 0.6 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
9/10
Venado Middle School
Grades 7-8 • 1 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
10/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10
Irvine High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.2 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10
College Readiness Rating
9/10