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12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604

$1,249,000
•
  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,004

    Sqft ($623/Sqft)

House active under contract 106 days

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
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.
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 2 weeks ago
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Overview
Levels/Style Two, House
Type Residential
SubType Single Family Residence
Virtual Tour External Link
Status Active Under Contract
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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