12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604
What's special
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.
- 66 days |
- 4,263 |
- 164 |
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Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
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Seven Gables Real Estate
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Doors: Double Door Entry
- Windows: Blinds
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,004 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front door
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Community
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 2,920 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 44944106
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Irvine Groves (Ig)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Pickleball, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $330 monthly
- HOA name: Irvine Groves
- HOA phone: 949-450-0202
Location
- Region: Irvine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $648/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $788,359
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 66 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Exclusions: Washer / Dryer
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $1,299,000-5.1%$648/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $1,369,000-1.4%$683/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,389,000+38.9%$693/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $1,000,000+58.7%$499/sqft |
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| 8/6/2020 | Listing removed | $2,992$1/sqft |
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| 7/28/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,992+12.9%$1/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $2,650$1/sqft |
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| 1/18/2014 | Listed for rent | $2,650$1/sqft |
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| 8/1/2013 | Sold | $630,128+2.5%$314/sqft |
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| 7/24/2013 | Price change | $615,000-0.8%$307/sqft |
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| 7/10/2013 | Price change | $620,000-0.8%$309/sqft |
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| 6/29/2013 | Price change | $625,000-0.8%$312/sqft |
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| 6/20/2013 | Price change | $630,000+5.2%$314/sqft |
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| 6/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $599,000-13.1%$299/sqft |
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| 12/14/2005 | Sold | $689,000+228.1%$344/sqft |
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| 4/16/1999 | Sold | $210,000$105/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $788,359 +2% |
| 2025 | $8,200 +2.1% | $772,901 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,030 +2.6% | $757,747 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,823 +1.9% | $742,890 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,675 +2.3% | $728,324 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,500 +0.6% | $714,044 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,459 | $706,723 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,459 +2.3% | $692,866 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,293 +3.9% | $679,281 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,019 | $665,962 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,019 +4.6% | $652,904 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,707 +3.5% | $643,097 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,480 | $630,500 +30.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $482,220 |
| 2012 | -- | $482,220 -6% |
| 2011 | -- | $513,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $513,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $513,000 -11.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $581,500 -17.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $702,780 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $689,000 +184.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $241,807 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $237,066 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $232,722 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $228,159 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,240 +1.4% | $223,686 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,209 | $219,300 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,372,500
$1.30M - $1.44M
$5,456/mo
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