$2,250,000
4Beds3Baths2,227SqFt
166 Villa RidgeIrvine, CA 92602Como
Sold
20 Southern Wood sold on March 19, 2026 for $2,300,000, 2.2% above the $2,250,000 asking price after 15 days on the market; it was first listed at $2,199,000. The buyer financed the purchase. The details are below for reference.
20 Southern Wood, Irvine, CA 92603
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,898 sq ft
- 8,102 sq ft lot
- Built 1979
$2,300,000
Subdivision Highlands Garden
5 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $2,800,000
The home
About 20 Southern Wood
View, View, View. This single level home is located on the top cul-de-sac street in Turtle Rock Highlands Garden homes. On a prime elevated lot this home provides panoramic views over Bommer and Shady canyons. The perfect home for someone to make their own, many upgrades have already been completed. The living and dining room floors are finished in recently installed Duval European White Oak; the windows are graced with plantation shutters and recessed lighting provides illumination. The primary suite has remote controlled recessed lighting and a remodeled bath. The interior has been freshly painted, and new baseboards were installed throughout. A recent hot water heater is assisted by solar power. Dual pane windows and sliders are in place throughout. The backyard is graced with a brick patio with a recently refreshed relaxing saltwater spa and inspiring views. There is a bright atrium bringing sunlight into the secondary bedrooms. The kitchen opens to the family room. It is fully functional but substantially original awaiting your designer touch. Enjoy the quiet and serenity of the Turtle Rock hills while centrally located to all of Orange County amenities. Low association fees provide a beautiful pool/spa area, slope maintenance and extensive green belts. Just minutes from beautiful beaches, transportation, world class shopping and dining and top-rated schools including University High and UCI.
Property details for 20 Southern Wood
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home sits in the Highlands Garden neighborhood of Irvine in Orange County. It offers 1,898 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1979. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 463-422-05. Highlights include canyon and hill views, a community pool and a private spa, a fireplace, single-story living, an attached two-car garage, and an 8,102-square-foot lot. The detail sections on this page cover interior and exterior features, estimated taxes, HOA dues where they apply, and the map location.
Specifications
Home Details
At a glance
- Price
- $2,300,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,898 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 8,102 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1979
- MLS® Number
- NP25277012
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $125 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- NP25277012
- Year Built
- 1979
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,898
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 8,100
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.186
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Canyon, Hills
- HOA Dues
- $125
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Highlands Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 46342205
- On Market Date
- 2026-02-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Atrium, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Library
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Atrium, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow, Craftsman
- Roof
- Concrete, Tile
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinkler System
- Patio and Porch
- Brick, Deck
- Parking
- Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Fencing
- Wood
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association, Private
- Sewer
- Sewer Tap Paid
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Highlands Garden (HG)
- Community Features
- Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
- Association Amenities
- Pool, Spa Hot Tub
The record
Property History for 20 Southern Wood
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Sold | $2,300,000 | |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,199,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
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The neighborhood
About Irvine
Master-planned on the former Irvine Ranch and incorporated in 1971, Irvine arranges villages such as Turtle Rock and University Park around the University of California, Irvine. The city is anchored by the Orange County Great Park, on the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, and most of it is served by the Irvine Unified School District.
Highlands Garden home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 5
- Median price
- $2,800,000
- Median days on market
- 16
- Median per sq ft
- $1,042
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Highlands Garden sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Candlebush | May 18, 2026 | $3,050,000 | 2,928 | $1,042 | 43 |
| 20 Southern Wood | Mar 19, 2026 | $2,300,000 | 1,898 | $1,212 | 15 |
| 26 Windflower | Mar 9, 2026 | $2,958,000 | 2,888 | $1,024 | 16 |
| 15 Elderberry | Dec 2, 2025 | $2,200,000 | 2,405 | $915 | 12 |
| 26 Hillgrass | Oct 24, 2025 | $2,800,000 | 2,670 | $1,049 | 22 |
Schools
School District for 20 Southern Wood
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Listed by Lynn Noah of Surterre Properties Inc.
Listing information updated Mar 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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