Listed by Sarah Sees Smith•DRE #02139512• Seven Gables Real Estate
Contact: offers@seessmith.com
For sale
$1,369,000
Est. $8,840/mo —
4
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,004
sq ft
12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604
About this home
Some addresses simply make life feel easier. 12 Tortoise Shell is one of them. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this detached four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home offers the kind of privacy and peaceful setting that's becoming increasingly rare. The moment you arrive, the slower pace is unmistakable. Neighbors wave as they pass, and there's an unmistakable sense of comfort that makes this home feel welcoming from the very first visit. Inside, the home unfolds with purpose. Natural light fills the living spaces, creating an easy flow between gathering, relaxing, and everyday living. Separate living and family rooms provide flexibility for both entertaining and quiet evenings at home, while four generously sized bedrooms offer space for family, guests, a home office, or whatever the next chapter calls for. The backyard becomes an extension of the home, a private place for morning coffee, weekend barbecues, or simply enjoying Irvine's year-round sunshine. Life here extends well beyond the front door. Set within one of Irvine's most established communities, you'll enjoy access to resort-style amenities including a pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and beautifully maintained parks and greenbelts. The HOA also maintains the exterior paint and stucco, allowing you to spend less time worrying about upkeep and more time enjoying everything this exceptional neighborhood has to offer. The location is served by the Irvine Unified School District, consistently recognized as the No. 1 best school district in Orange County and among the top districts in California, with an A+ overall rating from Niche for its exceptional academics and highly rated teachers. Add in exceptional shopping and dining, convenient freeway access, and Irvine's consistent recognition as one of the safest large cities in the United States, and it's easy to understand why this address offers more than a place to live. It offers peace of mind. 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're home. Connected when you're ready to explore. The only way to truly appreciate it is to experience it 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 · $1,369,000
$1.37M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.37M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
48 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Double door entry
Pantry
Recessed lighting
Open floor plan
Tile counters
Blinds
Community spa access
Turnkey condition
Two stories
Front door entry
One main-level bathroom
No main-level bedrooms
Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
Bedrooms
All bedrooms upstairs
Primary bedroom with walk-in closet and primary suite
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Bathrooms with double sinks
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Gas range
Dishwasher
Eating areas in kitchen and a formal dining room
Tile counters
Laundry & utility
Laundry area in garage
Washer and dryer excluded
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Central furnace heating
Exterior features
Concrete patio
Community pool
Block wall fencing
Cul-de-sac location
Private paved road frontage
Has a view
Home design
House
Planned Development
No common walls
Two stories
Entry level: 1
Year built per public records
Parking
Attached garage (2 cars)
Front-entry garage
Driveway parking
Two uncovered spaces (total 4 parking spaces)
Has parking
Security
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Stucco construction
Composition roof
No accessory dwelling unit
Utilities
Public/district water
Public sewer
Natural gas connected
Electricity connected
Water connected
HOA & community
Part of Irvine Groves association
Monthly HOA fee of $330
Association amenities include pool, spa, tennis, pickleball and grounds maintenance
Community sidewalks
Financial info
Special assessments
Other
Living area and lot information sourced from assessor/public records
Parcel number available
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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