
Sold
253 Carlow sold on January 9, 2026 for $1,100,000, 4.8% above the $1,050,000 asking price after 159 days on the market, including an earlier listing; it was first listed at $1,090,000. The details are below for reference.

253 Carlow, Irvine, CA 92618
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,441 sq ft
- Built 2018
Subdivision Travata
6 condos sold in the past 12 months · median $1,300,000
The home
About 253 Carlow
RESORT LIVING 55+ COMMUNITY. Rare completely gated community in the GREAT PARK area. NO MELLO ROOS. First floor, single-level home. Equipped with Ring camera and smart home ready. Beautifully well-maintained 2 bed, 2 bath. Highly coveted gourmet kitchen with a spacious island with seating, storage and quartz counters. ADA compliant, with removable pullouts under all sinks for wheelchair access, if needed. Dual sinks in primary bath. Separate laundry room with storage. Tandem two-car garage with ample of storage space and/or space for a workout area or office. Tankless water heater. Ground level units have the advantage of ample patio space. Maybe you’d like a small raised garden or create a relaxing lounge area. ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS. Monthly calendar of events, such as the coffee club, book club and social events like celebrating holidays. The clubhouse is excellent for entertaining. Also has a catering kitchen. And then there's the salt-water pool, lap pool, bocce ball, dog park, pickle ball courts, barbeque area, ping-pong table, pool table, fitness center.
Property details for 253 Carlow
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits in the Travata neighborhood of Irvine in Orange County. It offers 1,441 square feet of living space. The home was built in 2018. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 930-267-08. Highlights include a community pool and spa, single-story living, a gated community, an attached two-car garage, central air, and a turnkey home. 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
- $1,100,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,441 sqft
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- N/A
- Year Built
- 2018
- MLS® Number
- OC25250772
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $494 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Condominium
- MLS Number
- OC25250772
- Year Built
- 2018
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,441
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 11,801
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.2709
- Levels
- One
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- HOA Dues
- $494
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Travata
- Parcel Number
- 93026708
- On Market Date
- 2025-10-31
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Smart Home, Tandem, Unfurnished, Wired For Data, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Energy Star Qualified Equipment
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 2
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- Two Common Walls Or More
- Windows
- Blinds, Double Pane Windows
- Accessibility
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home, No Stairs, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallways
Exterior Features
- Architectural Style
- Mediterranean, Patio Home
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Tile
- Construction
- Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter, Permanent
- Lot Features
- Close To Clubhouse, No Landscaping, Near Park, Sprinkler System, Walkstreet
- Patio and Porch
- Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Parking
- Door Single, Garage, Garage Door Opener, No Driveway, On Site, Garage Faces Rear
- Fencing
- Masonry, Security, Wrought Iron
- Pool Features
- Electric Heat, In Ground, Lap, Salt Water, Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Faces
- Southwest
- Units
- 105
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Travata
- Community Features
- Curbs, Dog Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Gated, Park
- Association Amenities
- Bocce Court, Billiard Room, Call For Rules, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Fire Pit, Maintenance Grounds, Game Room, Insurance, Meeting Room, Management, Meeting Banquet Party Room, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pickleball, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Pets Allowed, Recreation Room
- Security
- Closed Circuit Cameras, Gated Community, Smoke Detectors, Security Lights
- Senior Community
- Yes
The record
Property History for 253 Carlow
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Sold | $1,100,000 | |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Relisted | $1,090,000 |
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.
Travata home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 6
- Median price
- $1,300,000
- Median days on market
- 32
- Median per sq ft
- $797
Recorded MLS closings of condos, Sep 26, 2025 to Sep 26, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Recent Travata sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Burgess | Aug 31, 2026 | $1,220,000 | 1,281 | $952 | 54 |
| 160 Palencia | Aug 24, 2026 | $2,050,000 | 2,466 | $831 | 5 |
| 126 Palencia | May 19, 2026 | $1,740,000 | 1,888 | $922 | 9 |
| 253 Carlow | Jan 9, 2026 | $1,100,000 | 1,441 | $763 | 42 |
| 227 Carlow | Jan 9, 2026 | $1,056,500 | 1,552 | $681 | 22 |
Schools
School District for 253 Carlow
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The MLS record lists the Irvine Unified.
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Listed by Michelle Wade of Alta Realty Group CA, Inc
Listing information updated Jan 9, 2026 at 7:06 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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