18 Tortoise Shell, Coto de Caza, CA 92679

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Off market apr 2016 for $1.7M

$3,281,087

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,875/mo

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4.5 ba

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5,070

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18 Tortoise Shell, Coto de Caza, CA 92679

About this home

BREATHTAKING VIEWS will leave you speechless. End of a quiet culdesac with forever views of the mountains and valleys. No house next to you and you can see forever!. Stunning home with an incredible floor plan. Grand double door entry with dramatic vaulted ceilings and sweeping staircase. Extensive stone flooring, new carpet and paint and what a kitchen. .Rich dark cabinetry with center island and granite counters. Oversized family room and large kitchen nook and breakfast bar. Incredible master suite with sitting area and lots of windows to enjoy the views. Dual sinks, large tub and walk in closets. Spacious secondary bedrooms with private baths. Private office, bonus room and an upstairs excersize room which could be an additional bedroom. The entertaining yard is complete with pool/spa and large grass area for the kids. THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!!

Single-familyProperty Type

2000Year Built

9,731 sq ftLot Size

$647Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Debra Kovacs •DRE #01277417 • CENTURY 21 Affiliated

Bought with Sandra Thiel •DRE #01874934 • Keller Williams Realty

Source:CRMLS #S685376

Redfin Estimate

$3,281,087

$1.5M since sold in April 2016$36K since September

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This home's estimate is 17.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.79M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$2,620,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths4,223 sq ft
27 Running Brk, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
SOLD MAR 10, 2026
$3,130,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths5,070 sq ft
18 Bent Oak, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 16, 2026
$2,485,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths4,226 sq ft
21 Pegasus, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$2,600,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths4,492 sq ft
2 Michener Ln, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
Compass
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$3,310,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths5,317 sq ft
5 Rocky Mtn, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
Bullock Russell RE Services
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$2,600,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,900 sq ft
14 Marchin, Coto de Caza, CA 92679
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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Market trends in 92679, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.1%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

56d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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Sale history for 18 Tortoise Shell

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Apr 7, 2016

Sold

$1,795,000

$354/sq ft

CRMLS #S685376

May 11, 2012

Sold

$1,365,000

$269/sq ft

Apr 18, 2012

Pending

—

Jan 20, 2012

Listed

$1,399,000

$276/sq ft

CRMLS #T10034916

Jul 21, 2011

Listing Removed

—

May 19, 2010

Price Changed

$1,250,000

$247/sq ft

Mar 3, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Feb 24, 2010

Listed

$1,150,000

$227/sq ft

CRMLS #S600123

Jan 26, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Dec 31, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Dec 26, 2009

Listed

$1,260,000

$249/sq ft

CRMLS #S506270

Feb 7, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Feb 6, 2009

Price Changed

$1,488,000

$293/sq ft

Dec 5, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Nov 11, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Oct 29, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Oct 28, 2008

Price Changed

$1,488,500

$294/sq ft

Oct 15, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 18, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 6, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 21, 2008

Price Changed

$1,525,000

$301/sq ft

Jun 23, 2008

Contingent

—

May 16, 2008

Price Changed

$1,575,000

$311/sq ft

Apr 30, 2008

Price Changed

$1,675,000

$330/sq ft

Mar 29, 2008

Price Changed

$1,750,000

$345/sq ft

Mar 1, 2008

Contingent

—

Jan 13, 2008

Price Changed

$1,650,000

$325/sq ft

Sep 21, 2007

Listed

$2,395,000

$472/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,451 (+2.0%)

$1,048,653 + $1,076,262

$2,124,915

2024

$21,036 (+2.3%)

$1,048,653 + $1,076,262

$2,124,915

2023

$20,556 (+2.0%)

$1,028,091 + $1,055,159

$2,083,250

2022

$20,152 (+2.7%)

$1,007,932 + $1,034,470

$2,042,402

2021

$19,624 (+0.4%)

$988,168 + $1,014,187

$2,002,355

2020

$19,553 (+2.0%)

$968,793 + $994,301

$1,963,094

2019

$19,168 (+2.0%)

$958,859 + $984,106

$1,942,965

2018

$18,791 (−0.3%)

$940,058 + $964,810

$1,904,868

2017

$18,840 (+24.2%)

$903,553 + $927,347

$1,830,900

2016

$15,167 (+1.7%)

$903,553 + $927,347

$1,830,900

2015

$14,913 (+2.0%)

$529,956 + $918,364

$1,448,320

2014

$14,627 (−2.9%)

$511,770 + $886,851

$1,398,621

2013

$15,063 (+1.5%)

$511,770 + $886,851

$1,398,621

2012

$14,847 (+7.9%)

$509,457 + $882,843

$1,392,300

2011

$13,761 (−0.4%)

$424,483 + $875,517

$1,300,000

2010

$13,821 (−2.3%)

$488,957 + $695,035

$1,183,992

2009

$14,152 (+3.6%)

$485,303 + $689,841

$1,175,144

2008

$13,657

$486,456 + $691,480

$1,177,936

Tax history for 18 Tortoise Shell

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,451 (+2.0%)

$1,048,653 + $1,076,262

$2,124,915

2024

$21,036 (+2.3%)

$1,048,653 + $1,076,262

$2,124,915

2023

$20,556 (+2.0%)

$1,028,091 + $1,055,159

$2,083,250

2022

$20,152 (+2.7%)

$1,007,932 + $1,034,470

$2,042,402

2021

$19,624 (+0.4%)

$988,168 + $1,014,187

$2,002,355

2020

$19,553 (+2.0%)

$968,793 + $994,301

$1,963,094

2019

$19,168 (+2.0%)

$958,859 + $984,106

$1,942,965

2018

$18,791 (−0.3%)

$940,058 + $964,810

$1,904,868

2017

$18,840 (+24.2%)

$903,553 + $927,347

$1,830,900

2016

$15,167 (+1.7%)

$903,553 + $927,347

$1,830,900

2015

$14,913 (+2.0%)

$529,956 + $918,364

$1,448,320

2014

$14,627 (−2.9%)

$511,770 + $886,851

$1,398,621

2013

$15,063 (+1.5%)

$511,770 + $886,851

$1,398,621

2012

$14,847 (+7.9%)

$509,457 + $882,843

$1,392,300

2011

$13,761 (−0.4%)

$424,483 + $875,517

$1,300,000

2010

$13,821 (−2.3%)

$488,957 + $695,035

$1,183,992

2009

$14,152 (+3.6%)

$485,303 + $689,841

$1,175,144

2008

$13,657

$486,456 + $691,480

$1,177,936

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

Specific Plan District

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Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 5,070
Building Sq. Ft: 5,070
Legal Description: N-TRACT: 15755 BLOCK: LOT: 79

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 625

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,731
Legal Lot Number: 79
Acres: 0.2234
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,070
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,731 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Orange County
APN: 75523514

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Wagon Wheel Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

Las Flores Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

8/10

Tesoro High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

7/10 Fire Factor

25% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Coto de Caza, CA • 92679

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 7.1 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.12M – $3.77M

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Home values near 18 Tortoise Shell

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Tortoise Shell, Coto de Caza, CA 7 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5211 Sq. Ft.	$3,120,629
16 Tortoise Shell, Coto de Caza, CA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4501 Sq. Ft.	$2,862,579

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Tortoise Shell, Coto de Caza, CA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5211 Sq. Ft.	$2,899,721
17 Tortoise Shell, Coto de Caza, CA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5575 Sq. Ft.	$3,382,744

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Tortoise Shell, Coto de Caza, CA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4501 Sq. Ft.	$2,778,080
15 Tortoise Shell, Coto de Caza, CA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5211 Sq. Ft.	$3,179,552

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