
Sold
4181 Sandburg Way sold on July 30, 2026 for $1,965,000, 0.8% below the $1,980,000 asking price after 19 days on the market. The buyer financed the purchase with a conventional loan. The details are below for reference.

4181 Sandburg Way, Irvine, CA 92612
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 3,002 sq ft
- 3,886 sq ft lot
- Built 1968
Subdivision Village II
11 single-family homes sold in the past 12 months · median $1,520,000
The home
About 4181 Sandburg Way
Rare End Unit | No Direct Neighbors on 3 Sides | Greenbelt Views | Beautifully Remodeled University Park Single Family Home
Beautifully remodeled end-unit residence in the highly desirable University Park community in Irvine, offering rare privacy with no direct neighbors on three sides and serene greenbelt views. Ideally situated alongside lush park-like open space, this home features approximately 3,002 sq ft with 4 bedrooms plus an open loft (potential 5th bedroom), vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light throughout. It is one of the largest homes in the community, featuring an expanded living room with dramatic vaulted ceilings, creating an exceptional sense of space and openness.
Recent upgrades include new energy-efficient windows, LED recessed lighting, luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior paint, smoothed ceiling texture throughout, epoxy garage flooring, and remodeled bathrooms.
A private gated courtyard leads to a dramatic living room with soaring ceilings, walls of glass, tranquil views, and a cozy fireplace. The open-concept kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and flows seamlessly into the family room. Formal dining is accented by a modern designer chandelier. The main level also features a bonus space, a laundry room, and a powder bath.
Upstairs offers an open loft, ideal for a home office, with the potential to be converted into a fifth bedroom. The spacious primary suite features new recessed lighting, a fireplace, serene greenbelt views, three spacious closets, and a fully remodeled spa-inspired bath. Three additional bedrooms provide comfortable living space, including one with a private balcony. The upstairs hallway also offers abundant built-in storage.
Additional highlights include a detached 2-car garage, a spacious backyard opening to the greenbelt, and paid-off solar.
Located within the award-winning University High School district, walking distance to University Park Elementary, the library, shopping, and parks, and just minutes from UCI, Newport Beach, golf courses, and major retail centers. Resort-style community amenities include pools, spas, tennis courts, sports fields, and over 38 acres of greenbelts and walking trails.
Property details for 4181 Sandburg Way
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Village II neighborhood of Irvine in Orange County. It offers 3,002 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1968. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 453-062-42. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, a two-car garage, a 3,886-square-foot lot, and central air. 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
- $1,965,000
- Days On Site
- N/A
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 3,002 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 3,886 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1968
- MLS® Number
- OC26118800
- Status
- Sold
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $263 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- OC26118800
- Year Built
- 1968
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 3,002
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 3,885
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.0892
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 2
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $190
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- University Community Association
- Parcel Number
- 45306242
- On Market Date
- 2026-06-03
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Balcony, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, All Bedrooms Up, Loft, Primary Suite
- Appliances
- Gas Oven
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Upper Level
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- One Common Wall
- Windows
- Plantation Shutters, Screens, Skylights
- Doors
- Sliding Doors
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Composition
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot, Landscaped
- Parking
- Garage
- Fencing
- Block, Vinyl
- Pool Features
- Association
- Spa
- Association
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Village II (V2)
- Community Features
- Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Association Amenities
- Call For Rules, Playground, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
- Second HOA Dues
- $219
- Second HOA Name
- UCIA
The record
Property History for 4181 Sandburg Way
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Sold | $1,965,000 | |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,980,000 | |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Sold | $1,933,969 | First Team Real Estate |
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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.
Village II home sales, past 12 months
- Homes sold
- 11
- Median price
- $1,520,000
- Median days on market
- 11
- Median per sq ft
- $660
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 Village II sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Leatherwood | Sep 24, 2026 | $1,520,000 | 2,306 | $659 | 70 |
| 12 Foxglove | Sep 18, 2026 | $1,420,000 | 1,892 | $751 | 10 |
| 1 Bayberry Way | Sep 14, 2026 | $1,400,000 | 2,304 | $608 | 6 |
| 15 Bayberry Way | Aug 18, 2026 | $1,132,500 | 1,818 | $623 | 0 |
| 4181 Sandburg Way | Jul 30, 2026 | $1,965,000 | 3,002 | $655 | 19 |
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Listed by Qian Yuan of AI REALTY
Listing information updated Jul 30, 2026 at 11:14 PM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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