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12 Tortoise Shell Irvine, CA 92604
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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
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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
Lease Land No
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