12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604
- 4 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,004 sq ft
- 2,919 sq ft lot
- Built 1976
Subdivision Irvine Groves
The home
About 12 Tortoise Shell
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.
Property details for 12 Tortoise Shell
This 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home sits in the Irvine Groves neighborhood of Irvine in Orange County. It offers 2,004 square feet of living space and is listed at $1,249,000, about $623 per square foot. The home was built in 1976. The MLS record lists the assessor parcel number as 449-441-06. Highlights include a community pool and spa, a fireplace, an attached two-car garage, a 2,919-square-foot lot, 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
- $1,249,000
- Days On Site
- 94 Days
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Inside Area (SqFt)
- 2,004 sqft
- Total Baths
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 1
- Lot Size
- 2,919 SqFt
- Year Built
- 1976
- MLS® Number
- PW26149079
- Status
- Active Under Contract
- Property Tax
- N/A
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
- $330 monthly
- Sq Ft Source
- Assessor
General Features
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- MLS Number
- PW26149079
- Year Built
- 1976
- Living Area (sq ft)
- 2,004
- Living Area Source
- Assessor
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 2,920
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.067
- Levels
- Two
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- View
- Neighborhood
- HOA Dues
- $330
- HOA Frequency
- Monthly
- HOA Name
- Irvine Groves
- Parcel Number
- 44944106
- On Market Date
- 2026-07-09
- Listing Terms
- Standard
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Entry Level
- 1
- Common Walls
- No Common Walls
- Windows
- Blinds
- Doors
- Double Door Entry
- Accessibility
- None
- Rooms
- Other, Bathroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Living Room, Family Room
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Composition
- Construction
- Stucco
- Lot Features
- Cul De Sac
- Patio and Porch
- Concrete
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Fencing
- Block
- Pool Features
- Community, Association
- Spa
- Community
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Condition
- Turnkey
- Units
- 1
Community Features
- Subdivision
- Irvine Groves (IG)
- Community Features
- Sidewalks, Pool
- Association Amenities
- Maintenance Grounds, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
The record
Property History for 12 Tortoise Shell
| Date | Event | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Status changed to Active Under Contract | From Active | |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Price reduced | $1,249,000 | From $1,299,000 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Price reduced | $1,299,000 | From $1,369,000 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Price reduced | $1,369,000 | From $1,389,000 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,389,000 |
No prior MLS sales on record for this home since 2012.
Cost of ownership
Estimated monthly payment
7.28% · 30-yr fixedEstimate only, not a loan offer or quote. Principal and interest use the Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average of 7.28% (week of Oct 1, 2026); your rate will differ. A loan this size is typically a jumbo loan, which prices differently. Tax and insurance are modelled, not billed amounts; tax uses a typical Irvine rate, excluding Mello-Roos. Verify all figures. Full assumptions and disclosures.
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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
- 830
- Median price
- $2,100,000
- Median days on market
- 24
- Median per sq ft
- $873
Recorded MLS closings of single-family homes, Oct 4, 2025 to Oct 4, 2026. Days on market run from listing to going under contract.
Price per square foot against recent Irvine sales
At $623 per square foot, this home's asking price is 29% below the Irvine median of $873 for single-family homes that closed in the past 12 months.
Recent Irvine sales
| Address | Closed | Price | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14612 Mulberry Avenue | Oct 2, 2026 | $1,560,000 | 1,420 | $1,099 | 7 |
| 40 Echo Glen | Oct 2, 2026 | $16,650,000 | 10,168 | $1,637 | 14 |
| 15452 Orleans Circle | Oct 2, 2026 | $1,510,000 | 1,649 | $916 | 7 |
| 8 Woodfall | Oct 2, 2026 | $1,900,000 | 2,317 | $820 | 5 |
| 74 Linhaven | Oct 1, 2026 | $1,930,000 | 2,850 | $677 | 123 |
Schools
Schools for 12 Tortoise Shell
As listed in the MLS record. Confirm attendance boundaries with the school district.
- Elementary
- Greentree
- Middle
- Venado
- High
- Irvine
- District
- Irvine Unified
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Location
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Listed by Sarah Sees Smith of Seven Gables Real Estate
Listing information updated Oct 9, 2026 at 11:43 AM PT. Source: CRMLS.
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