Listed by Sarah Sees Smith•DRE #02139512• Seven Gables Real Estate
Contact: offers@seessmith.com
Contingent
$1,249,000
Est. $8,847/mo —
4
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,004
sq ft
12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604
About this home
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.
The home is located on a Cul-de-sac and has smooth ceilings with laminate and carpet flooring. All bedrooms are located on the second floor. Kitchen appears to be original and has natural wood cabinets with tile flooring. Garage is attached but does...
not have direct access to the home. Laundry hook ups are in the garage.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
El Camino Real, located between Jamboree Road and Culver Drive, is a residential and commercial Irvine neighborhood with tree-lined streets and low-slung mid-century architecture. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Culver Drive and Walnut Avenue crossroads, where small plazas, coffee counters, and everyday services set a steady, walkable rhythm. Community pillars include Irvine Barclay Theatre, Tanaka Farms, and the Orange County Great Park. Housing leans toward tidy single-story ranch homes and planned enclaves with greenbelts and pocket parks. Nearby campuses and office corridors shape a weekday cadence, while trails and open space keep weekends outdoors.
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Offer insights
12 Tortoise Shell · $1,249,000
$1.25M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.25M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
96 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floor plan
Pantry
Recessed lighting
Double-door entry
Blinds
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
All bedrooms are upstairs
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Double sinks in bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator, gas range, and dishwasher
Formal dining room and kitchen dining area
Tile countertops
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the garage
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
Concrete patio
Community pool
Cul-de-sac location
Block wall fencing
Community sidewalks
Home design
Two stories
Front entry
No common walls
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Driveway parking
2 uncovered parking spaces
Security
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
Construction
Stucco construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water and sewer
Natural gas and electricity connected
HOA & community
Part of the Irvine Groves planned development
Community amenities include pickleball, tennis, a pool, and a spa
Grounds maintenance included
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Lowest Price 4 Bedroom Home in Irvine * * Very Rare Detached Single Home * * Excellent Location in Irvine Groves * * Located Next to Community Pool on Quiet Cul-de-sac * * Community Walking Trail Behind This House * * Very Spacious Livingroom w/ Wet Bar * * Updated Kitchen w/ Oak Cabinet & Recessed Light * * Spacious Kitchen w/ Breakfast Nook * * Separate Spacious Family Room * * Formal Dining Room w/ Decorative Mirror * * Spacious Master Suite w/ Walk-in Closet * * Nice Sizes 3 Bedrooms * * Dual Sinks in 2nd Bathroom * * And Much More * *
Public Records
Oct 28, 1986
Sold
$158,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,202 (+2.1%)
$614,413 + $158,488
$772,901
2024
$8,030 (+2.6%)
$614,413 + $158,488
$772,901
2023
$7,823 (+1.9%)
$602,366 + $155,381
$757,747
2022
$7,675 (+2.3%)
$590,555 + $152,335
$742,890
2021
$7,500 (+0.6%)
$578,975 + $149,349
$728,324
2020
$7,459 (+2.3%)
$567,623 + $146,421
$714,044
2019
$7,293 (+1.8%)
$561,803 + $144,920
$706,723
2018
$7,166 (+2.1%)
$550,787 + $142,079
$692,866
2017
$7,019 (+4.7%)
$529,399 + $136,563
$665,962
2016
$6,707 (+1.5%)
$529,399 + $136,563
$665,962
2015
$6,607 (+2.0%)
$519,018 + $133,886
$652,904
2014
$6,479 (+29.8%)
$501,208 + $129,292
$630,500
2013
$4,991
$501,208 + $129,292
$630,500
2012
$4,990 (−5.8%)
$330,027 + $152,193
$482,220
2011
$5,298
$330,027 + $152,193
$482,220
2010
$5,295
$360,807 + $152,193
$513,000
2009
$5,295 (−11.5%)
$360,807 + $152,193
$513,000
2008
$5,984
$360,807 + $152,193
$513,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1976
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,004
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,004
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
44944106
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
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