About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 12 Tortoise Shell in Irvine, CA is listed for $1,249,000 ($623 per sqft). Built in 1976, the home offers 2,004 sqft of living space on a 0.07 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1976
  • 0.07 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 4 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1976

Amenities

FireplaceSpaA/C
Listing 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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$7,010/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$903
Interest$5,412
Insurance$364
HOA$330

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

12 Tortoise Shell

Irvine, CA 92604

Irvine Groves (IG)

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

PantryRecessed LightingOpen FloorplanTile Counters

Property Details

Flooring

Vinyl

Construction

Stucco

Parking

GarageDriveway

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RefrigeratorGas RangeDishwasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 12 Tortoise Shell is listed at $1,249,000 ($623/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $7,010 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance, HOA fees.

HOA fees are $330/month.

Key features include: Built in 1976, 0.07 acre lot, 2 stories, 4 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan.

This property is listed by Sarah Sees Smith.

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Sarah Sees Smith

License 02139512

Agent at House of Seven Gables Real Estate Inc.

Listed by House of Seven Gables Real Estate Inc. · Broker phone: (714) 731-3777 · Broker website

MLS# PW26149079· Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc· 230 days on PropertySimple

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12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604

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