Situated in the desirable community of Irvine Groves, this home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, there's plenty of room for the whole family to spread out and relax. Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and top-rated schools. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exquisite house your own and experience the epitome of gracious living in Irvine, CA.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
3,060 sq ftLot Size
$765Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Albert Hanna•DRE #00926155• Alt Financial Network Inc
Listed by Selene Hanna•DRE #02047923• Alt Financial Network Inc
Contact: 714-448-0126
Bought with Steven Liu•DRE #02060955• JC Pacific Capital Inc.
Excellent Value in the heart of Irvine! 3 Bed, 2.5 bath Irvine Groves home. This is one of the most highly sought after floor plans in the community . Corner Lot with no one above or below. Light and bright main living area includes living room with soaring vaulted ceilings, formal dining Room, and family room with cozy fireplace. Kitchen overlooks private enclosed backyard yard patio; perfect for summer time BBQ’s. Two car attached garage and plenty of guest parking. New roof. Community includes two swimming pools with spas, club house, tennis courts, greenbelts and lush mature landscaping throughout. Conveniently located within close to schools, library, freeways, shopping and entertainment. FHA and VA offers welcome. Very close to shopping, 5 and 405 Freeways, close to parks and library. A definite MUST SEE
Public Records
Dec 30, 1986
Sold
$143,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,060 (+74.1%)
$1,148,141 + $191,119
$1,339,260
2024
$8,078 (+2.6%)
$1,148,141 + $191,119
$1,339,260
2023
$7,869 (+1.9%)
$615,785 + $146,558
$762,343
2022
$7,720 (+2.3%)
$603,711 + $143,685
$747,396
2021
$7,544 (+1.5%)
$591,874 + $140,868
$732,742
2020
$7,431 (+1.3%)
$580,269 + $138,106
$718,375
2019
$7,337 (+1.8%)
$574,319 + $136,690
$711,009
2018
$7,209 (+2.1%)
$563,058 + $134,010
$697,068
2017
$7,061 (+180.5%)
$541,193 + $128,807
$670,000
2016
$2,517 (+1.5%)
$541,193 + $128,807
$670,000
2015
$2,480 (+5.0%)
$88,029 + $147,393
$235,422
2014
$2,363 (+0.4%)
$85,007 + $142,337
$227,344
2013
$2,353 (+2.0%)
$85,007 + $142,337
$227,344
2012
$2,308 (+2.0%)
$84,623 + $141,694
$226,317
2011
$2,262 (+0.9%)
$82,964 + $138,916
$221,880
2010
$2,242 (−0.2%)
$81,337 + $136,193
$217,530
2009
$2,247 (+1.9%)
$80,729 + $135,176
$215,905
2008
$2,204
$80,921 + $135,498
$216,419
Tax history for 1 Tortoise Shell
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,060 (+74.1%)
$1,148,141 + $191,119
$1,339,260
2024
$8,078 (+2.6%)
$1,148,141 + $191,119
$1,339,260
2023
$7,869 (+1.9%)
$615,785 + $146,558
$762,343
2022
$7,720 (+2.3%)
$603,711 + $143,685
$747,396
2021
$7,544 (+1.5%)
$591,874 + $140,868
$732,742
2020
$7,431 (+1.3%)
$580,269 + $138,106
$718,375
2019
$7,337 (+1.8%)
$574,319 + $136,690
$711,009
2018
$7,209 (+2.1%)
$563,058 + $134,010
$697,068
2017
$7,061 (+180.5%)
$541,193 + $128,807
$670,000
2016
$2,517 (+1.5%)
$541,193 + $128,807
$670,000
2015
$2,480 (+5.0%)
$88,029 + $147,393
$235,422
2014
$2,363 (+0.4%)
$85,007 + $142,337
$227,344
2013
$2,353 (+2.0%)
$85,007 + $142,337
$227,344
2012
$2,308 (+2.0%)
$84,623 + $141,694
$226,317
2011
$2,262 (+0.9%)
$82,964 + $138,916
$221,880
2010
$2,242 (−0.2%)
$81,337 + $136,193
$217,530
2009
$2,247 (+1.9%)
$80,729 + $135,176
$215,905
2008
$2,204
$80,921 + $135,498
$216,419
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,060 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
1,737
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
44944112
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
2.3
Medium Density Residential District
This category allows zero to 12.5 dwelling units per net acre as either single-family detached or attached dwelling units. This corresponds to the Medium Density category of zero to 10 dwelling units per gross acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Educational / school
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Washer Hookup
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front Door
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Community Pool
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Property Information
Common Interest: Planned Development
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: 1 common wall
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 44944112
Attached Property
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Irvine Groves
Association Fee: $300
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Pool, Spa, Tennis
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs
School Information
High School District: Irvine Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.70651400
Longitude: -117.78266700
Directions: From Walnut, enter into Butterfly (irvine Groves) and turn left. Follow the road to Tortoise Shell Cross Streets: Walnut and Butterfly
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,737
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,060 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Orange County
APN: 44944112
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 714-448-0126
Days Active in MLS: 13
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 13
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Albert
List Agent Last Name: Hanna
Co-List Agent First Name: Selene
Co-List Agent Last Name: Hanna
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Alt Financial Network Inc
Co-List Office Name: Alt Financial Network Inc
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Steven
Buyer Agent Last Name: Liu
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: JC Pacific Capital Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Greentree Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Venado Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Irvine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
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