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12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604

  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 2,004 sq ft
  • 2,919 sq ft lot
  • Built 1976

MLS# PW26149079 · Listed Jul 9, 2026 · Price cut $50,000 on Oct 1 · 94 Days On Site

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

DateEventPriceNote
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 fixed
$
$10,008/mo
10% down · 30-year fixed · $124,900 down
Principal & interest$7,691
Mortgage insurance (est., over 80% LTV)$468
Property tax (est. 1.11%)$1,155
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$364
HOA from listing$330
$8,686/mo
20% down · 30-year fixed · $249,800 down
Principal & interest$6,837
Property tax (est. 1.11%)$1,155
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$364
HOA from listing$330
$7,831/mo
30% down · 30-year fixed · $374,700 down
Principal & interest$5,982
Property tax (est. 1.11%)$1,155
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$364
HOA from listing$330
Estimated carrying cost
$1,849/mo
All cash · taxes and insurance only
Principal & interestNone (cash purchase)
Property tax (est. 1.11%)$1,155
Home insurance (rough est., varies widely)$364
HOA from listing$330

Estimate 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. 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

This home, asking 12-month median Recent sales, listed below

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

AddressClosedPriceSq ftPer sq ftDays 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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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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