Seller's Agent in 2025
Joele Romeo
Pacific Sothebys
(949) 350-9363
21 in this area
81 Total Sales
18 Candlebush Irvine, CA 92603
Turtle Rock Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,122
Sq Ft
7,000
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Spa
- Updated Kitchen
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Rancho San Joaquin Middle School Rated A
- Open Floorplan
- 5-minute walk to Turtle Rock Community Park
About This Home
As of March 2025Step into this stunning 4-bed, 3-bath Turtle Rock Highlands Garden home, offering nearly 3,150 square feet of luxurious living space on a private 7,000-square-foot lot. Perfectly positioned on a peaceful cul-de-sac street, this home showcases over $800,000 in improvements, combining high-end features with practical comfort. Beautiful engineered hardwood floors run throughout the main level, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere beneath soaring white ceilings with designer lighting. The kitchen is a standout feature, completely renovated with custom cabinets, top-of-the-line appliances, and a dedicated beverage station - perfect for both daily family meals and entertaining. Premium Walker Zanger tile and new surfaces add style, while the smart layout makes cooking and hosting effortless. The bright living areas showcase pristine finishes, a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and walls of windows bringing the outdoors in.The master bedroom features a custom-designed closet system that maximizes space and organization. Three additional bedrooms offer generous proportions, abundant natural light, and custom built-in drawers for extra storage and organization. Tech-savvy features include a whole-house speaker system and comprehensive solar power system.The backyard, professionally designed by Roger's Gardens, is an outdoor paradise. It includes a complete outdoor kitchen with a cooktop, fridge, ice maker, and BBQ station. Two water fountains create a peaceful setting, and the updated firepit area is perfect for year-round gatherings. A thoughtfully planned herb garden adds both beauty and function, while the enchanting side yard, with its flagstone pathway and lush plantings, evokes the charm of an English garden. Recent upgrades include a whole-house water filtration system and new roof. The pristine two-car garage is thoughtfully fitted with both Tesla and universal EV charging stations, Tesla battery backup system, custom storage solutions, and epoxy flooring - creating an ideal setup for today's modern vehicles. Ideally located within walking distance to top-rated Bonita Canyon Elementary and nationally ranked University High School, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury and convenience. Minutes from the 405 and 73 freeways, enjoy easy access to Orange County's finest shopping, dining, and renowned beaches. With very low association dues and no Mello Roos tax, this meticulously maintained home represents the best of Orange County living.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Phone: 949-350-9363 License #01878195 Listed on: 01/23/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,896
Year Built
- Built in 1979
Lot Details
- 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Sprinkler System
- Private Yard
- Back Yard
- Property is zoned LM2.3
HOA Fees
- $110 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Side Facing Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Turnkey
- Planned Development
- Slab Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,122 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Built-In Features
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Double Pane Windows
- Great Room with Fireplace
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Six Burner Stove
- Built-In Range
- Warming Drawer
- Microwave
- Water Line To Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Pots and Pans Drawers
- Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
- Self-Closing Cabinet Doors
- Utility Sink
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Low Flow Toliet
- Bathtub
- Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Outdoor Features
- Spa
- Open Patio
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Fire Pit
- Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Grill
- Front Porch
Schools
- Bonita Canyon Elementary School
- Rancho San Joaquin Middle School
- University High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- 220 Volts in Garage
- Water Softener
- Private Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 3
- Tax Tract Number 9424
- Assessor Parcel Number 46344104
- $617 per year additional tax assessments
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- Highlands Comm Assoc Association, Phone Number (949) 833-2600
- Keystone Pacific HOA
- Highlands Garden Subdivision
Amenities
- Community Barbecue Grill
- Picnic Area
Recreation
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
- Park
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 23, 2025
Closed on
Feb 7, 2025
Sold by
Wj Hudak Family Trust and Hudak William Nyiri
Bought by
Kim Jongmin and An Kyunga
Seller's Agent
Joele Romeo
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jin Ro
Regency Real Estate Brokers
List Price
$3,388,000
Sold Price
$3,390,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.06%
Views
248
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$54,206
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.48%
Original Mortgage
$2,490,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,479,756
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$861,219
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 16, 2019
Sold by
Hudak William Nyiri and Hudak Jessica Anne
Bought by
Hudak William Nyiri and Hudak Jessica Anne
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 9, 2018
Closed on
May 17, 2018
Sold by
Cooper Candace M
Bought by
Hudak William N and Hudak Jessica A
Seller's Agent
Pegi Dirienzo
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Aaronson
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,598,000
Sold Price
$1,590,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-0.5%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.77%
Original Mortgage
$1,272,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 24, 2013
Sold by
Cooper Candance M and Dellinger Brent E
Bought by
Cooper Candace M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$430,124
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 5, 2013
Sold by
Cooper Candace M
Bought by
Cooper Candace M and Dellinger Brent E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$430,124
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 21, 2013
Sold by
Dellinger Brent E and Cooper Candace M
Bought by
Cooper Candace M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 9, 2012
Sold by
Cooper Candace Mae
Bought by
Cooper Candace Mae
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 27, 2010
Sold by
Cooper Ragna K and Dellinger Brent E
Bought by
Cooper Ragna K and Cooper Candace Mae
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 20, 2009
Sold by
Dellinger Brent and Cooper Candace M
Bought by
Dellinger Brent and Cooper Candace M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$459,825
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 7, 2005
Sold by
Cooper Ragna
Bought by
Cooper Ragna K and Dellinger Brent E
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 11, 2005
Sold by
Dellinger Brent E and Cooper Candace M
Bought by
Dellinger Brent and Cooper Candace M
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $3,390,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,590,000 | California Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Servicelink | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,490,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,272,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $430,124 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $459,825 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2025 03/03/25 | Sold | $3,390,000 | +0.1% | $1,086 / Sq Ft |
| 01/30/2025 01/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/23/2025 01/23/25 | For Sale | $3,388,000 | +113.1% | $1,085 / Sq Ft |
| 06/29/2018 06/29/18 | Sold | $1,590,000 | -0.5% | $509 / Sq Ft |
| 05/15/2018 05/15/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/09/2018 05/09/18 | For Sale | $1,598,000 | -- | $512 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,896 | $1,809,146 | $1,474,690 | $334,456 |
| 2024 | $18,896 | $1,773,673 | $1,445,774 | $327,899 |
| 2023 | $18,410 | $1,738,896 | $1,417,426 | $321,470 |
| 2022 | $18,072 | $1,704,800 | $1,389,633 | $315,167 |
| 2021 | $17,665 | $1,671,373 | $1,362,385 | $308,988 |
| 2020 | $17,565 | $1,654,236 | $1,348,416 | $305,820 |
| 2019 | $17,176 | $1,621,800 | $1,321,976 | $299,824 |
| 2018 | $7,598 | $708,233 | $384,571 | $323,662 |
| 2017 | $7,442 | $694,347 | $377,031 | $317,316 |
| 2016 | $7,115 | $680,733 | $369,638 | $311,095 |
| 2015 | $7,009 | $670,508 | $364,085 | $306,423 |
| 2014 | $6,874 | $657,374 | $356,953 | $300,421 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joele Romeo
-
Jin Ro
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jin Ro
Regency Real Estate Brokers
(949) 365-6457
2 in this area
111 Total Sales
-
Pegi Dirienzo
Seller's Agent in 2018
Pegi Dirienzo
Real Broker
(949) 525-1125
62 in this area
114 Total Sales
-
Kevin Aaronson
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Kevin Aaronson
Keller Williams Realty
(949) 388-5194
61 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: OC25013634
APN: 463-441-04
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