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12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604

  • $1,389,000

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,004

    Sqft ($693/Sqft)

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About 12 Tortoise Shell

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1976
HOA fee $330/month
Lot size 2,920 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
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.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Sarah Sees Smith
Listing Agent Contact: Offers@seessmith.com
Listing Office - Seven Gables Real Estate
Source: CRMLS mls logo
MLS#PW26149079 • last updated 1 week ago
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Overview
Levels/Style Two, House
Type Residential
SubType Single Family Residence
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Status Active
Living Area 2004
Lot Size (Acres) 0.067
Lot Size (SqFt) 2920
Year Built 1976
HOA Name Irvine Groves, Action Life
Condition Turnkey
HOA Fee Monthly, 330
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Bathrooms Double Sinks In Bath(s)
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Eating Area Dining Room, In Kitchen
Laundry In Garage
Kitchen Tile Counters
Flooring Vinyl
Appliances Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Interior Features Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters
Accessibility Features None
Window Features Blinds
Exterior
Construction Stucco
Roof Composition
Parking Garage, Garage Faces Front, Driveway
# Uncovered Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 2
Lot Description Cul-De-Sac
Patio/ Porch Concrete
Amenities / Utilities
Fireplaces Living Room
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Amenities Pickleball, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Maintenance Grounds
Spa Community
Pool Community
Location
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County Orange
Community Features Sidewalks
Subdivision Irvine Groves (IG), Irvine Groves (IG)
Elementary School Greentree, GREENT
High School Irvine, IRVINE
Middle School VENADO, Venado
High School District Irvine Unified
Directions Butterfly To Monarch, Then Right On To Tortoise Shell
APN 44944106
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage Private Road
Road Surface Paved
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