Tucked away on a cul-de-sac in Irvine's Terrace community, this inviting single-level, two-bedroom home offers abundant natural light and private outdoor spaces. A gated courtyard with flowering plants welcomes you inside, where high ceilings and large windows create a bright, open feel. The kitchen features breakfast bar seating and connects to the dining area and living room with a cozy fireplace. Milgard dual-pane windows throughout, including the sliding door to the private patio, add comfort and energy efficiency. The spacious primary bedroom features a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with a generous vanity. A bright second bedroom and a second full bathroom provide room for family, guests, or a home office. Lovingly maintained, the home includes regularly serviced heating and air conditioning, plus an attached two-car garage with overhead storage. Enjoy a convenient location near Strawberry Farms Golf Club and Tanaka Farms, with easy access to the 405 freeway.
Terrace, located between University Drive and Culver Drive, is a residential and campus-adjacent Irvine neighborhood with greenbelt paths and low-slung townhome streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the University Drive and Culver Drive crossroads, where bike traffic, coffee runs, and errands orbit the retail corners. Architectural cues lean late-20th-century Southern California: stucco facades, shaded courtyards, and garage-forward lanes. The nearby UC Irvine campus edges daily rhythms with lecture halls, libraries, and sports venues. For local pillars, Barclay Theatre, the Irvine Museum Collection at UCI, and Tanaka Farms anchor culture and weekend plans.
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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This property is priced $64 above the rental estimate.
Asking rent
$3,750
Rental estimate
$3,686
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Sale and tax history for 12 Lemon Tree
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #PW26216999
Oct 25, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,750
$3/sq ft
Oct 19, 2026
Rental Removed
$3,750
$3/sq ft
Oct 7, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,750
$3/sq ft
CRMLS #OC20126127
Aug 14, 2020
Sold
$660,000
$539/sq ft
Jul 5, 2020
Contingent
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Jun 30, 2020
Listed
$664,900
$543/sq ft
This Single Level home is located on a Cul-de-sac in The Terrace Community of Irvine.! Your private gate opens to a courtyard with flowers. First thing to notice when you step inside is the high ceiling w/ windows letting in Great Natural light. Nice size Kitchen with counter bar seating. Step in the Dining area and living room and look forward to using the Fireplace. All windows in home were replaced with Milgard dual pane windows (including slider out to nice cute patio). This two bedroom has a large Master bedroom, perfect size bathroom area, large walk in closet, good sized mirror with sink. The second bedroom is roomy and bright. Second bathroom is the right size. You want to buy from an owner that keeps things at their best (Air conditioner and Heater have been on maintenance contract monthly) and it shows. Attached 2 car garage with lots above storage. Live nearby Strawberry Farms GOLF COURSE, Tanaka Farms. Easy freeway access to 405 . NO MELLO ROOS, LOW ASSOCIATION DUES. INCLUDED: REFRIGERATOR,WASHER AND DRYER.
CRMLS #S284705
Jul 18, 2002
Sold
$305,000
$249/sq ft
Jun 17, 2002
Listed
$299,900
$245/sq ft
* popular Cardiff Model! * * highly Upgraded * new Custom Tile Floors * new Carpet * * vaulted Ceilings * modern Kitchen With New Dishwasher * breakfast Bar * turnkey! * newer Roof * large Master Suite * large Walkin Closet With Closet Organizers * * new Custom Paint * beautiful Brick Fireplace * turnkey! * model Perfect! * * * relaxing Patio * professionally Landscaped *
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Listing agent: Heather Applegate (9498910939)
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Last Updated: 2026-10-26T12:37:24.846Z
12 Lemon Tree is a 1224 square foot property with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. We estimate that 12 Lemon Tree would rent between $3,686 / mo.12 Lemon Tree is located in Irvine, the 92612 zipcode, and the Irvine Unified School District.