$1,389,000

Estimated payment $8,663/month

Total Views 1,903
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,004 Sq Ft
$693 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Greentree Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

Some addresses simply make life feel easier. 12 Tortoise Shell is one of them. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this detached four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home offers the kind of privacy and peaceful setting that's becoming increasingly rare. The moment you arrive, the slower pace is unmistakable. Neighbors wave as they pass, and there's an unmistakable sense of comfort that makes this home feel welcoming from the very first visit. Inside, the home unfolds with purpose. Natural light fills the living spaces, creating an easy flow between gathering, relaxing, and everyday living. Separate living and family rooms provide flexibility for both entertaining and quiet evenings at home, while four generously sized bedrooms offer space for family, guests, a home office, or whatever the next chapter calls for. The backyard becomes an extension of the home, a private place for morning coffee, weekend barbecues, or simply enjoying Irvine's year-round sunshine. Life here extends well beyond the front door. Set within one of Irvine's most established communities, you'll enjoy access to resort-style amenities including a pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and beautifully maintained parks and greenbelts. The HOA also maintains the exterior paint and stucco, allowing you to spend less time worrying about upkeep and more time enjoying everything this exceptional neighborhood has to offer. The location is served by the Irvine Unified School District, consistently recognized as the No. 1 best school district in Orange County and among the top districts in California, with an A+ overall rating from Niche for its exceptional academics and highly rated teachers. Add in exceptional shopping and dining, convenient freeway access, and Irvine's consistent recognition as one of the safest large cities in the United States, and it's easy to understand why this address offers more than a place to live. It offers peace of mind. 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're home. Connected when you're ready to explore. The only way to truly appreciate it is to experience it for yourself.

Listing Agent

Sarah Sees Smith

Seven Gables Real Estate Brokerage Email: offers@seessmith.com License #02139512 Listed on: 07/09/2026

Seven Gables Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 2,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Block Wall Fence

HOA Fees

  • $330 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Planned Development
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,004 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Blinds
  • Double Door Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Concrete Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Greentree Elementary School
  • Venado Middle School
  • Irvine High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 62
  • Tax Tract Number 7597
  • Assessor Parcel Number 44944106
  • $207 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Irvine Groves Association, Phone Number (949) 450-0202
  • Action Life HOA
  • Irvine Groves Subdivision
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

2,920 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$330 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Irvine Groves (IG)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 44944106
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2004.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 693.11
  • Room Type: Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, All Bedrooms Up, Living Room, Family Room, Primary Suite
  • Spa Features: Community
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Bath(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pickleball, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Fee: 330.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Irvine Groves
  • Phone: 949-450-0202
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Planned Development
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Association Management: Action Life

Schools

  • Elementary School: Greentree
  • High School: Irvine
  • Middle Or Junior School: Venado
  • Elementary School #2: GREENT
  • High School2: IRVINE

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2920.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0670

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2920.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 62
  • Tax Tract Number: 7597
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 207.00

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $8,202 $788,359 $626,702 $161,657
2025 $8,202 $772,901 $614,413 $158,488
2024 $8,030 $757,747 $602,366 $155,381
2023 $7,823 $742,890 $590,555 $152,335
2022 $7,675 $728,324 $578,975 $149,349
2021 $7,500 $714,044 $567,623 $146,421
2020 $7,459 $706,723 $561,803 $144,920
2019 $7,293 $692,866 $550,787 $142,079
2018 $7,166 $679,281 $539,987 $139,294
2017 $7,019 $665,962 $529,399 $136,563
2016 $6,707 $652,904 $519,018 $133,886
2015 $6,607 $643,097 $511,222 $131,875
2014 $6,480 $630,500 $501,208 $129,292
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/09/2026 07/09/26 For Sale $1,389,000 0.0% $693 / Sq Ft
01/16/2014 01/16/14 Rented $2,650 0.0% --
01/16/2014 01/16/14 For Rent $2,650 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,000,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- First American Title
Trustee Deed $630,128 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $689,000 Ticor Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ctc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $210,000 Chicago Title Co
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $551,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $330,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $270,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $168,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PW26149079

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 449-441-06

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