Off market sep 2020 for $1.7M

$3,133,362

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,203/mo

•

4,209

sq ft

26 Exploration, Irvine, CA 92618

About this home

Prime interior location within a deep, private and appealing cut-de-sac..WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER PORTOLA SPRINGS RESORT LIFE-STYLE COMMUNITY..safety gated entry to an oversize flagstone courtyard w/3 tier flowing fountain and maid quarters/casita suite w/bath and spacious wardrobe closet, gracefully designed main entrance to an artfully crafted wrought iron staircase, formal living room w/custom fireplace and mantel, elegant formal dining room with a brilliantly lighted chandelier, indoor/outdoor loggia w/fan/heaters-perfect for solitude or large/family/business entertaining, CHEF'S GOURMET KITCHEN w/large rectangular sit-up center island w/sink, granite countertops with gorgeous full backsplash, upgraded white cabinets, stainless Kitchen Aid appliance package, built-in refrigerator, 8 burner cooktop, convection oven, family room w/walls of windows, custom designed fireplace/mantel, versatile media center w/in-ceiling surround system, radiant overhead illumination, upper level flexible loft area-ideal for home office or second family room, huge master suite extends to luxuriously upgraded master bath w/separate shower, deep oval jacuzzi soaking tub, dual vanities, finished wardrobe closet w/built-in organizer/display case, shutters throughout, crown molding, high baseboards, BACKYARD WITH SPARKLING SWIMMING POOL WITH DUAL FLOWING WATERFALLS, BUILT-IN GRAND TURBO BARBECUE W/WARMER/SINK/REFRIGERATOR, functionally designed garage w/abundance or cabinetry

Single-familyProperty Type

2008Year Built

6,273 sq ftLot Size

$744Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Gary Fallis •DRE #01174328 • Gary Fallis Real Estate Svcs

Bought with General NONMEMBER •DRE #00000001 • NONMEMBER MRML

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Redfin Estimate

$3,133,362

$1.4M since sold in September 2020$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 2.6% lower than the average sale price ($3.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$3,250,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,522 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$2,900,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths3,437 sq ft
512 Cultivate, Irvine, CA 92618
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$2,650,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths3,612 sq ft
21 Land Bird, Irvine, CA 92618
Realty One Group West
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$3,580,000
D
5 beds5.5 baths4,600 sq ft
77 Clifford, Irvine, CA 92618
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$4,180,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths4,413 sq ft
53 Eider Run, Irvine, CA 92618
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 31, 2026
$2,750,000
F
4 beds4 baths3,019 sq ft
55 Andrews, Irvine, CA 92618

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Market trends in 92618, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$39K MoM

Avg. days on market

70d

10 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 26 Exploration

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #OC20125067

Sep 11, 2020

Sold

$1,750,000

$416/sq ft

Aug 1, 2020

Pending

—

Jul 17, 2020

Price Changed

$1,838,800

$437/sq ft

Jun 27, 2020

Listed

$1,848,800

$439/sq ft

Jun 27, 2020

Listed

$1,838,800

$437/sq ft

Prime interior location within a deep, private and appealing cut-de-sac. .WELCOME TO THE HOME OF THE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER PORTOLA SPRINGS RESORT LIFE-STYLE COMMUNITY. .safety gated entry to an oversize flagstone courtyard w/ 3 tier flowing fountain and maid quarters/casita suite w/ bath and spacious wardrobe closet, gracefully designed main entrance to an artfully crafted wrought iron staircase, formal living room w/ custom fireplace and mantel, elegant formal dining room with a brilliantly lighted chandelier, indoor/outdoor loggia w/ fan/heaters-perfect for solitude or large/family/business entertaining, CHEF'S GOURMET KITCHEN w/ large rectangular sit-up center island w/ sink, granite countertops with gorgeous full backsplash, upgraded white cabinets, stainless Kitchen Aid appliance package, built-in refrigerator, 8 burner cooktop, convection oven, family room w/ walls of windows, custom designed fireplace/mantel, versatile media center w/ in-ceiling surround system, radiant overhead illumination, upper level flexible loft area-ideal for home office or second family room, huge master suite extends to luxuriously upgraded master bath w/ separate shower, deep oval jacuzzi soaking tub, dual vanities, finished wardrobe closet w/ built-in organizer/display case, shutters throughout, crown molding, high baseboards, BACKYARD WITH SPARKLING SWIMMING POOL WITH DUAL FLOWING WATERFALLS, BUILT-IN GRAND TURBO BARBECUE W/ WARMER/SINK/REFRIGERATOR, functionally designed garage w/ abundance or cabinetry

CRMLS #OC20030385

Feb 11, 2020

Listed

$1,848,800

$439/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #IV17260235

Feb 23, 2018

Sold

$1,725,000

$410/sq ft

Feb 4, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 10, 2018

Price Changed

$1,785,000

$424/sq ft

Nov 17, 2017

Listed

$1,785,000

$424/sq ft

Nov 17, 2017

Listed

$1,795,000

$426/sq ft

CRMLS #CV16741131

Oct 23, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Sep 12, 2017

Price Changed

$1,749,000

$416/sq ft

Mar 16, 2017

Price Changed

$1,779,000

$423/sq ft

Dec 20, 2016

Listed

$1,849,000

$439/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,205 (+1.6%)

$935,655 + $996,486

$1,932,141

2024

$23,813 (−1.6%)

$917,308 + $976,948

$1,894,256

2023

$24,212 (+2.1%)

$899,321 + $957,793

$1,857,114

2022

$23,714 (+1.4%)

$881,687 + $939,013

$1,820,700

2021

$23,384 (+12.3%)

$864,399 + $920,601

$1,785,000

2020

$20,818 (−0.8%)

$847,450 + $902,550

$1,750,000

2019

$20,988 (−2.4%)

$662,300 + $844,892

$1,507,192

2018

$21,500 (+1.6%)

$649,314 + $828,326

$1,477,640

2017

$21,156 (+1.5%)

$561,734 + $903,153

$1,464,887

2016

$20,843 (+1.1%)

$561,734 + $903,153

$1,464,887

2015

$20,625 (+1.4%)

$550,719 + $885,445

$1,436,164

2014

$20,343 (−0.2%)

$531,822 + $855,061

$1,386,883

2013

$20,388 (+1.2%)

$531,822 + $855,061

$1,386,883

2012

$20,143 (+0.2%)

$529,419 + $851,197

$1,380,616

2011

$20,103 (+2.1%)

$508,861 + $818,145

$1,327,006

2010

$19,694 (+128.6%)

$508,861 + $818,145

$1,327,006

2009

$8,616 (+1.6%)

$505,058 + $783,942

$1,289,000

2008

$8,481

$8,406

Tax history for 26 Exploration

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,205 (+1.6%)

$935,655 + $996,486

$1,932,141

2024

$23,813 (−1.6%)

$917,308 + $976,948

$1,894,256

2023

$24,212 (+2.1%)

$899,321 + $957,793

$1,857,114

2022

$23,714 (+1.4%)

$881,687 + $939,013

$1,820,700

2021

$23,384 (+12.3%)

$864,399 + $920,601

$1,785,000

2020

$20,818 (−0.8%)

$847,450 + $902,550

$1,750,000

2019

$20,988 (−2.4%)

$662,300 + $844,892

$1,507,192

2018

$21,500 (+1.6%)

$649,314 + $828,326

$1,477,640

2017

$21,156 (+1.5%)

$561,734 + $903,153

$1,464,887

2016

$20,843 (+1.1%)

$561,734 + $903,153

$1,464,887

2015

$20,625 (+1.4%)

$550,719 + $885,445

$1,436,164

2014

$20,343 (−0.2%)

$531,822 + $855,061

$1,386,883

2013

$20,388 (+1.2%)

$531,822 + $855,061

$1,386,883

2012

$20,143 (+0.2%)

$529,419 + $851,197

$1,380,616

2011

$20,103 (+2.1%)

$508,861 + $818,145

$1,327,006

2010

$19,694 (+128.6%)

$508,861 + $818,145

$1,327,006

2009

$8,616 (+1.6%)

$505,058 + $783,942

$1,289,000

2008

$8,481

$8,406

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,273 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2009

Sq. Ft.

4,134

Year built

2009

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Orange County

APN

58003312

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.

2.3K

Medium Density Residential - Portola Springs (Planning Area 6) 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

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Direct Access, Garage, Side By Side, Storage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes

Interior Features
Appliances: Convection Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Has Fireplace: Yes
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features: Laundry Room

Pool Features
Private Pool: Yes
Pool Features: Private, Community, Association

Exterior

Exterior Features
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Pool
Exterior Features: Barbecue
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Window Features: Plantation Shutters

Spa Features
Has Spa: Yes

Property Information
New Construction: No
Year Built: 2008
Living Area: 4209.0
Levels: Two

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.144
Lot Size Area: 6273.0
Lot Size Square Feet: 6273.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units Total: 1

HOA Information
AssociationYN: Yes
Association Name: Portola Springs
Association Fee: 134.0
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub

Location Information
Directions: Portola Pkwy to Ridge Valley (L), Small Grove (L), Exploration (R)

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,134
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,273 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Orange County
APN: 58003312

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Portola Springs Elementary

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Jeffrey Trail Middle

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

9/10

Portola High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

6/10 Fire Factor

12% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 94° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

7 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years

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Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$3,043,047
30 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4522 Sq. Ft.	$3,296,872
36 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4277 Sq. Ft.	$2,915,598
20 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4272 Sq. Ft.	$3,357,485
28 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3945 Sq. Ft.	$2,994,610
37 Prairie, Irvine, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3577 Sq. Ft.	$2,547,550
27 Prairie, Irvine, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3438 Sq. Ft.	$2,836,376

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Exploration, Irvine, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4090 Sq. Ft.	$2,998,835
32 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| - Baths \| 4209 Sq. Ft.	$2,935,496
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31 Prairie, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3945 Sq. Ft.	$3,375,199
25 Prairie, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3945 Sq. Ft.	$2,930,385

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35 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$3,025,414
24 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4400 Sq. Ft.	—
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29 Prairie, Irvine, CA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4379 Sq. Ft.	$3,186,155
26 Prairie, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4277 Sq. Ft.	$3,028,758

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