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For sale
$1,389,000
4beds
2,004sqft

12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604

4beds
2,004sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1976
2,920 sqft
2 Attached garage spaces
$693 price/sqft
$330/mo HOA

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 ...

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Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26149079MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS
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Living Room

Kitchen

Dining Room

Zillow last checked:

Listing updated:

Listed by:

Sarah Sees Smith DRE #02139512 offers@seessmith.com,

Seven Gables Real Estate

Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW26149079MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

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: $693/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $772,901
  • Annual tax amount: $8,200
  • Date on market: 7/9/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 21 days
  • Listing terms: Conventional
  • Exclusions: Washer / Dryer
  • Road surface type: Paved

Price history

DateEventPrice
7/9/2026Listed for sale$1,389,000+38.9%$693/sqft
Source: CRMLS #PW26149079 Report a problem
1/14/2026Sold$1,000,000+58.7%$499/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/6/2020Listing removed$2,992$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
7/28/2020Listed for rent$2,992+12.9%$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
4/8/2014Listing removed$2,650$1/sqft
Source: First American Mortgage #PW14010850 Report a problem
1/18/2014Listed for rent$2,650$1/sqft
Source: First American Mortgage #PW14010850 Report a problem
8/1/2013Sold$630,128+2.5%$314/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/24/2013Price change$615,000-0.8%$307/sqft
Source: RE/MAX First Class #OC13109083 Report a problem
7/10/2013Price change$620,000-0.8%$309/sqft
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6/29/2013Price change$625,000-0.8%$312/sqft
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6/20/2013Price change$630,000+5.2%$314/sqft
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6/9/2013Listed for sale$599,000-13.1%$299/sqft
Source: RE/MAX First Class #OC13109083 Report a problem
12/14/2005Sold$689,000+228.1%$344/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/16/1999Sold$210,000$105/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
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

Est. payment
$8,629/mo
Principal & interest
$7072
Property taxes
$1227
HOA Fees
$330
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Estimated market value

$1,372,500

$1.30M - $1.44M

$5,304/mo

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Neighborhood: El Camino Real

Nearby schools

Greentree Elementary School
Grades K-6 • 0.6 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
9/10
Venado Middle School
Grades 7-8 • 1 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
10/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10
Irvine High School
Grades 9-12 • 0.2 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10
College Readiness Rating
9/10

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