Single level attached home in the Irvine Groves community. No direct access to attached two car garage. Short driveway. Bedrooms are to the left upon entry.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Susan Chow
Redfin Associate agent
This townhome is on a corner lot siding to a light traffic community road. This home is in original condition. It has a front yard patio. There is a slider off the living room onto a common area greenbelt.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Leslie Moyer
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 2 Tortoise Shell
Date
Event
Price
TheMLS #21-794322
Dec 1, 2021
Sold
$895,000
$699/sq ft
Nov 5, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 12, 2021
Listed
$900,000
$703/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 2021
Sold
$860,500
$672/sq ft
CRMLS #OC15241183
Feb 10, 2016
Sold
$560,000
$437/sq ft
Dec 28, 2015
Contingent
—
Dec 21, 2015
Relisted
—
Dec 17, 2015
Contingent
—
Nov 20, 2015
Relisted
—
Nov 10, 2015
Contingent
—
Nov 6, 2015
Listed
$569,888
$445/sq ft
In the heart of Irvine, major renovations just a year ago. New carpet, new paint, new stainless steel appliances, new blinds, new locks, new toilets, new faucets, new shower heads, new lights, too many NEW stuffs. 2 month old NEW ROOF. END UNIT WITH no one above or below, ALL ONE LEVEL. Low maintenance enclosed yard. Very close to shopping, 5 and 405 Freeways, close to parks and library. Walking distance to Irvine High School. Community with two swimming pools & a club house.
Public Records
Sep 26, 2001
Sold
$262,500
$205/sq ft
CRMLS #S245579
Sep 5, 2001
Sold
$267,000
$208/sq ft
May 1, 2001
Listed
$279,000
$218/sq ft
Corner Lot Single Level Townhome. 3rd Bedroom Is Used As Den. Nice Size Front Yard. Large Greenbelt Next To Living Room. Walking Distance To School, Park And Shopping Seller Will Credit Buyer $6500 Towards Carpet/paint
Public Records
Dec 8, 1988
Sold
$189,500
$148/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,959 (+2.1%)
$835,662 + $114,119
$949,781
2024
$9,751 (+2.7%)
$835,662 + $114,119
$949,781
2023
$9,498 (+1.9%)
$819,276 + $111,882
$931,158
2022
$9,318 (+44.3%)
$803,211 + $109,689
$912,900
2021
$6,457 (+0.6%)
$787,461 + $107,539
$895,000
2020
$6,421 (+2.3%)
$507,352 + $105,088
$612,440
2019
$6,279 (+1.8%)
$502,150 + $104,011
$606,161
2018
$6,169 (+2.1%)
$492,304 + $101,972
$594,276
2017
$6,042 (+75.5%)
$473,187 + $98,013
$571,200
2016
$3,442 (+1.5%)
$473,187 + $98,013
$571,200
2015
$3,391 (+2.0%)
$221,782 + $105,794
$327,576
2014
$3,326 (+0.4%)
$214,172 + $102,164
$316,336
2013
$3,312 (+1.9%)
$214,172 + $102,164
$316,336
2012
$3,249 (+2.0%)
$213,204 + $101,703
$314,907
2011
$3,187 (+0.8%)
$209,024 + $99,709
$308,733
2010
$3,161 (+2.1%)
$204,926 + $97,754
$302,680
2009
$3,097 (+1.9%)
$203,394 + $97,024
$300,418
2008
$3,038
$203,878 + $97,255
$301,133
Tax history for 2 Tortoise Shell
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,959 (+2.1%)
$835,662 + $114,119
$949,781
2024
$9,751 (+2.7%)
$835,662 + $114,119
$949,781
2023
$9,498 (+1.9%)
$819,276 + $111,882
$931,158
2022
$9,318 (+44.3%)
$803,211 + $109,689
$912,900
2021
$6,457 (+0.6%)
$787,461 + $107,539
$895,000
2020
$6,421 (+2.3%)
$507,352 + $105,088
$612,440
2019
$6,279 (+1.8%)
$502,150 + $104,011
$606,161
2018
$6,169 (+2.1%)
$492,304 + $101,972
$594,276
2017
$6,042 (+75.5%)
$473,187 + $98,013
$571,200
2016
$3,442 (+1.5%)
$473,187 + $98,013
$571,200
2015
$3,391 (+2.0%)
$221,782 + $105,794
$327,576
2014
$3,326 (+0.4%)
$214,172 + $102,164
$316,336
2013
$3,312 (+1.9%)
$214,172 + $102,164
$316,336
2012
$3,249 (+2.0%)
$213,204 + $101,703
$314,907
2011
$3,187 (+0.8%)
$209,024 + $99,709
$308,733
2010
$3,161 (+2.1%)
$204,926 + $97,754
$302,680
2009
$3,097 (+1.9%)
$203,394 + $97,024
$300,418
2008
$3,038
$203,878 + $97,255
$301,133
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,060 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
1,281
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
44944101
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
Garage
Attached
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
# of Covered Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Kitchen Information
Granite Counters
Laundry Information
Other (See Remarks)
Additional Rooms
Master Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Gas Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Flooring Information
Laminate Floors, Tile Floors
Equipment
Range/Oven
Heating & Cooling
No Cooling
Natural Gas Heat
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 1
Detached
Detached/No Common Walls
Pool Information
Association Pool
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Land Information
Other Structures: None
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,060
Lot Size (Acres): 0.0702
Lot Size Dimensions: 45 x 68
Lot Location: Corner Lot
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 449-441-01
Tax Information
No Mello-Roos Tax
Location
HOA Information
Amenities: Pool, Hiking Trails, Tennis Courts, Clubhouse
Fee #1: $240
Fee #1 Frequency: Monthly
Association Phone: 800-400-2284
Community Information
Tennis
Athletic Court: Community
Location Information
Complex Name: The Irvine Groves Homeowners Association
Directions: Head east on Walnut Ave toward The MallTurn left onto ButterflyTurn left at the 1st cross street to stay on ButterflyTurn right onto Tortoise Shell
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,281
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,060 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Orange County
APN: 44944101
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Greentree Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Venado Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Irvine High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
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