Google street view image for 38 Exploration, Irvine, CA 92618

Off market apr 2021 for $1.6M

$2,798,866

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,520/mo

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3.5 ba

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3,438

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38 Exploration, Irvine, CA 92618

About this home

38 Exploration is a 3,438 square foot house on a 6,926 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 16, 2021 for $1,670,000. Based on Redfin's Irvine data, we estimate the home's value is $2,798,866.

Single-familyProperty Type

2007Year Built

6,926 sq ftLot Size

$814Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,798,866

$1.1M since sold in April 2021$48K since September

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This home's estimate is 13.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.46M) of 5 comparable homes.

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A
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B
4 beds4 baths3,170 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$2,340,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,329 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$2,050,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,218 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$2,618,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths2,933 sq ft
30 Deer Trak, Irvine, CA 92618
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$7,401/mo

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Market trends in 92618, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$73K MoM

Avg. days on market

59d

3 days MoM

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11 MoM

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2 story home located on a corner lot. This home shows extremely well. Wood floors throughout. Nice appliances in kitchen. Good amount of natural light. Courtyard in the center of home.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
David Elia
Redfin agent

Sale history for 38 Exploration

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,369 (+1.6%)

$1,045,803 + $761,858

$1,807,661

2024

$22,994 (−1.8%)

$1,045,803 + $761,858

$1,807,661

2023

$23,411 (+2.1%)

$1,025,297 + $746,920

$1,772,217

2022

$22,929 (+1.3%)

$1,005,193 + $732,275

$1,737,468

2021

$22,629 (+0.8%)

$985,483 + $717,917

$1,703,400

2020

$22,447 (−0.6%)

$860,381 + $821,016

$1,681,397

2019

$22,584 (+0.1%)

$851,559 + $812,598

$1,664,157

2018

$22,556 (+1.6%)

$834,862 + $796,665

$1,631,527

2017

$22,190 (+1.5%)

$802,443 + $765,731

$1,568,174

2016

$21,855 (+1.1%)

$802,443 + $765,731

$1,568,174

2015

$21,621 (+3.5%)

$786,709 + $750,717

$1,537,426

2014

$20,890 (+9.4%)

$759,713 + $682,287

$1,442,000

2013

$19,095 (+1.8%)

$759,713 + $682,287

$1,442,000

2012

$18,765 (−2.5%)

$579,052 + $676,916

$1,255,968

2011

$19,254 (+0.2%)

$519,244 + $676,916

$1,196,160

2010

$19,221 (−9.8%)

$569,084 + $676,916

$1,246,000

2009

$21,304 (−5.0%)

$569,084 + $676,916

$1,246,000

2008

$22,428

$569,084 + $676,916

$1,246,000

Tax history for 38 Exploration

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,369 (+1.6%)

$1,045,803 + $761,858

$1,807,661

2024

$22,994 (−1.8%)

$1,045,803 + $761,858

$1,807,661

2023

$23,411 (+2.1%)

$1,025,297 + $746,920

$1,772,217

2022

$22,929 (+1.3%)

$1,005,193 + $732,275

$1,737,468

2021

$22,629 (+0.8%)

$985,483 + $717,917

$1,703,400

2020

$22,447 (−0.6%)

$860,381 + $821,016

$1,681,397

2019

$22,584 (+0.1%)

$851,559 + $812,598

$1,664,157

2018

$22,556 (+1.6%)

$834,862 + $796,665

$1,631,527

2017

$22,190 (+1.5%)

$802,443 + $765,731

$1,568,174

2016

$21,855 (+1.1%)

$802,443 + $765,731

$1,568,174

2015

$21,621 (+3.5%)

$786,709 + $750,717

$1,537,426

2014

$20,890 (+9.4%)

$759,713 + $682,287

$1,442,000

2013

$19,095 (+1.8%)

$759,713 + $682,287

$1,442,000

2012

$18,765 (−2.5%)

$579,052 + $676,916

$1,255,968

2011

$19,254 (+0.2%)

$519,244 + $676,916

$1,196,160

2010

$19,221 (−9.8%)

$569,084 + $676,916

$1,246,000

2009

$21,304 (−5.0%)

$569,084 + $676,916

$1,246,000

2008

$22,428

$569,084 + $676,916

$1,246,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,438
Building Sq. Ft: 3,438
Legal Description: N-TRACT: 16779 BLOCK: LOT: 154

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 648

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,926
Legal Lot Number: 154
Acres: 0.159
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,438
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,926 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Orange County
APN: 58003317

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Portola Springs Elementary

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Jeffrey Trail Middle

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

9/10

Portola High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

13% 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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$2.66M – $3.22M

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Home values near 38 Exploration

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$3,173,242
30 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4522 Sq. Ft.	$3,176,966

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Exploration, Irvine, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4090 Sq. Ft.	$3,024,645
32 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| - Baths \| 4209 Sq. Ft.	$2,955,886

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4209 Sq. Ft.	$3,020,378
36 Exploration, Irvine, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4277 Sq. Ft.	$2,960,313

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