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Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the gated community of Harvard Square, 21 Rhode Island offers something increasingly difficult to find in Irvine—nearly 3,000 square feet of living space, a generous backyard, and a private setting with no homes directly behind. Inside, warm hickory hardwood floors extend throughout much of the main level, where two spacious living areas provide exceptional flexibility for everyday living and entertaining. At the heart of the home, the updated kitchen features abundant cabinetry, a large center island with seating, contemporary backsplash, open shelving, stainless-steel appliances, and pendant lighting, creating an inviting gathering space that opens naturally to the adjoining family room and casual dining area. Upstairs, four bedrooms include an exceptionally spacious primary suite with plenty of room for a separate sitting area, home office, or both. Fresh interior finishes, new carpet, and abundant natural light create a bright and comfortable feel throughout the home. The oversized backyard is another standout, offering multiple areas for outdoor dining, entertaining, gardening, and relaxing beneath two covered structures. With no residence directly behind the property, the backyard enjoys a sense of privacy that's increasingly difficult to find in Irvine. Nearby access to the Peters Canyon regional trail system provides miles of opportunities for walking, running, and cycling. The home is also equipped with 22 solar panels that has been fully paid off. One of Irvine's more intimate gated neighborhoods, Harvard Square is a private community with mature landscaping and neighborhood recreational amenities including a swimming pool and wader pool, playground/tot lot, and sports areas for basketball and sand volleyball. The combination creates a more established, residential neighborhood atmosphere while remaining conveniently located near Irvine's employment centers, shopping, dining, parks, schools, and recreational trails. With its combination of generous interior space, updated kitchen, large private backyard, paid-off solar, and central Irvine location, 21 Rhode Island offers a lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to replicate in Irvine.
Harvard Square, located between Harvard Avenue and Walnut Avenue, is a residential and retail Irvine neighborhood with a compact shopping plaza and tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Harvard Ave and Walnut Ave corner, where a low-slung center gathers casual eateries, everyday services, and patio tables in steady motion. Community pillars include The Habit Burger Grill, 7 Leaves Cafe, and Irvine Lanes. Housing reads as late-20th-century Southern California: tidy townhomes and apartments set behind landscaped buffers and wide sidewalks. Nearby greenbelts and pocket parks shape a walk-and-roll routine, while the flat grid keeps errands contained. The feel is orderly and practical, with a campus-adjacent calm that carries into the evenings.
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Offer insights
21 Rhode Is · $2,195,000
$2.24M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.24M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Two-story interior with all bedrooms upstairs
Primary suite
Great room / family room
Living room
Recreation room
Walk-in pantry
Walk-in closet
Entry on main level
Community/association spa
Bedrooms
All bedrooms located upstairs
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
One main-level bathroom
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen
Gas range
Refrigerator
Microwave
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Family kitchen / eating area
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Flooring
Wood flooring
Carpet
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Exterior features
Back yard
Patio and porch area with patio, porch and cabana
Community pool
Gazebo
Located on a cul-de-sac
Level with street
Home design
House
Planned development / part of an association
Two stories
Entry level is 1
Parking
Attached garage with direct access
Two garage spaces (garage with two doors)
Two total parking spaces
Security
Controlled access (community)
Construction
Concrete slab foundation
No accessory dwelling unit
Utilities
Public/District water
Public sewer / sewer connected
Natural gas connected
Electricity connected
Cable available
Telephone in street
HOA & community
Part of the Harvard Square association
Monthly association fee of $225
Association amenities include pool, sport court, playground and controlled access
Community features include biking, sidewalks, parks and a suburban setting
Other
Property is a single-unit residence
Living area and year-built sourced from assessor data
Electricity and solar
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Very open & spacious Floorplan for active & growing family in private gated community. Private Cul-de-sac location w/ no homes behind. A true pride of ownership turnkey beauty features: Huge Master suite w/ his & her separate vanity, Oversized walk-in closet, formal Living Rm, Huge Family Rm w/ blt-in entertainment center, oversized Br's w/ walk-in closet, New custom French Doors, Kitchen w/ New s/s appliances, New tile flrs, New custom Roman Shades. No need to preview. A True 10+!
Public Records
Mar 4, 2005
Sold
$920,000
$314/sq ft
CRMLS #S362109
Sep 21, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jul 15, 2004
Listed
$975,000
$333/sq ft
CRMLS #P280454
May 17, 2002
Sold
$595,000
$203/sq ft
Feb 27, 2002
Listed
$609,000
$208/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,654 (+2.1%)
$825,801 + $456,596
$1,282,397
2024
$13,372 (+2.6%)
$825,801 + $456,596
$1,282,397
2023
$13,027 (+1.9%)
$809,608 + $447,644
$1,257,252
2022
$12,785 (+2.0%)
$793,733 + $438,867
$1,232,600
2021
$12,529 (−1.7%)
$778,170 + $430,262
$1,208,432
2020
$12,752 (−4.1%)
$762,912 + $421,826
$1,184,738
2019
$13,303 (+1.4%)
$755,089 + $417,501
$1,172,590
2018
$13,116 (+1.1%)
$740,284 + $409,315
$1,149,599
2017
$12,975 (+3.7%)
$711,537 + $393,422
$1,104,959
2016
$12,513 (+8.0%)
$711,537 + $393,422
$1,104,959
2015
$11,582 (+4.8%)
$697,586 + $385,708
$1,083,294
2014
$11,055 (+8.7%)
$600,197 + $340,803
$941,000
2013
$10,168 (+4.2%)
$600,197 + $340,803
$941,000
2012
$9,758 (−2.8%)
$513,897 + $340,803
$854,700
2011
$10,039 (−0.3%)
$473,197 + $340,803
$814,000
2010
$10,071 (−0.9%)
$473,197 + $340,803
$814,000
2009
$10,167 (−4.7%)
$473,197 + $340,803
$814,000
2008
$10,663
$473,197 + $340,803
$814,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,488 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,930
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,930
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
44951110
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
2.3D
Medium Density Residential - Harvard Square (Planning Area 10) 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 du per gross acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Park & open space
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