$1,682,000
4Beds4Baths2,137SqFt
172 PalisadesIrvine, CA 92618Elm at Great Park
Sold
13 Carson sold on December 22, 2025 for $1,670,000, 0.6% below the $1,680,000 asking price after 6 days on the market. The buyer paid cash. The details are below for reference.
13 Carson, Irvine, CA 92620
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,856 sq ft
- 5,149 sq ft lot
- Built 1978
$1,670,000
Subdivision Amberwood (N.W.)
The home
About 13 Carson
A Modern, Beautifully Upgraded Northwood Retreat—Move-In Ready & Elegantly Appointed!
Welcome to this beautifully upgraded single-family home in the heart of Northwood, Irvine, located within walking distance to Distinguished Northwood Elementary School and the serene Coralwood Park. This exceptional residence offers 4 bedrooms, 3 fully remodeled bathrooms, 1,859 square feet, and a 2-car attached garage, all wrapped in a modern, warm, and welcoming design.
Step inside to be greeted by fresh new interior paint, dramatic vaulted ceilings, and well-balanced natural light enhanced by double-paned windows and new recessed lighting. Elegant new lighting upgrades include a designer dining chandelier, a designer stairway chandelier, and a new entry ceiling light, all adding sophistication and a refined ambiance throughout the home. The spacious formal living room with its cozy fireplace creates an inviting atmosphere, while the separate family room offers flexibility for everyday living and entertaining. The refreshed white kitchen features generous cabinetry, a charming bay window overlooking the backyard, and seamless flow to the dining and living areas.
A highly desirable main-floor bedroom is paired with a newly remodeled full bathroom, perfect for guests, extended family, or a private office setup. Upstairs, the additional bedrooms are well-sized and complemented by beautifully updated bathrooms designed with timeless finishes. The home also offers new carpet in the family room and downstairs bedroom, adding warmth and comfort to these areas.
The expansive backyard is an exceptional highlight. Designed for relaxation and outdoor entertaining, it features a peaceful fountain, mature landscaping, and multiple seating areas. The patio has been professionally upgraded with a stamped concrete overlay, giving the yard a clean, modern, and upscale look that enhances both beauty and functionality.
Additional upgrades include two sliding doors to the backyard, upgraded lighting throughout, and a neutral palette that creates a true move-in-ready experience. Located in one of Irvine’s most desirable neighborhoods, this home offers award-winning IRVINE SCHOOLS, NO Mello-Roos, NO HOA FEES, and close proximity to parks, walking trails, shopping, dining, and freeway access.
A rare opportunity to own a luxuriously updated, turn-key home in the premier Northwood community.
Property details for 13 Carson
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Amberwood (N.W.) neighborhood of Irvine in Orange County. It offers 1,856 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1978. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 529-181-29. Highlights include a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 5,149-square-foot lot, central air, and an updated 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
- $1,670,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 1,856 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Partial Baths
- N/A
- Lot Size
- 5,149 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1978
- MLS® Number
- OC25270546
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- N/A
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC25270546
- Year Built
- 1978
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 1,856
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 5,150
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.1182
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 3
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- None
- Parcel Number
- 52918129
- On Market Date
- 2025-12-04
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bedroom On Main Level, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Foundation
- Slab
- Lot Features
- Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
- Parking
- Garage Faces Front
- Pool Features
- None
- Spa
- None
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Amberwood (N.W.) (AW)
- Community Features
- Park, Rural, Street Lights
- Security
- Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 13 Carson
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Sold | $1,670,000 | |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,680,000 |
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.
Irvine home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 824
- Median price
- $2,150,000
- Median days on market
- 24
- Median per sq ft
- $874
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 Irvine sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Leatherwood | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,520,000 | 2,306 | $659 | 70 |
| 208 Radial | Sep 24, 2026 | $3,550,000 | 4,605 | $771 | 43 |
| 533 PENINSULA | Sep 23, 2026 | $3,662,418 | 3,500 | $1,046 | 9 |
| 113 Apron | Sep 22, 2026 | $3,980,000 | 3,671 | $1,084 | 20 |
| 124 Sunnyslope | Sep 22, 2026 | $3,100,000 | 3,343 | $927 | 101 |
Schools
Schools for 13 Carson
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Northwood
- Middle
- Sierra Vista
- High
- Northwood
- District
- Irvine Unified
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Listed by Affie Setoodeh of CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Listing information updated Dec 24, 2025 at 7:26 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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