Rare hilltop single-family home for lease in Turtle Rock Terrace, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Irvine. This property sits on an elevated 0.33 Acres ft lot near the top of the ridge and combines resort-style outdoor living, true privacy, and direct access to some of the best public schools in Southern California.
LOCATION & SCHOOLS
Located in [Community Name], a quiet, established hillside community in Irvine.
Zoned for top-rated Irvine public schools, including University High School and University High School's IB / AP track. Families move into this area specifically for academic programs, college prep culture, and competitive placement.
Close to UC Irvine (UCI), one of the highest-ranked public universities in California. This area is extremely popular for families with teens in top public high school pipelines, older kids attending UCI, visiting scholars, and international / executive placements.
You are not commuting 30 minutes for school. You live in it. Walkable / bikeable access to top-tier public education and university resources (libraries, athletics, research, arts, events).
VIEW & SETTING
Absolute ridge-line position with no immediate crowding and almost no street noise.
180 unobstructed panoramic views: mountains in the foreground, the city grid and night lights below, and out toward Newport, Catalina Island, and the coastline in the distance.
Sunset is a full-wall event. Floor-to-ceiling glass across the back of the home goes orange and gold every evening; after dark you get full city sparkle and actual stars overhead.
RESORT BACKYARD
Private full-size pool directly off the main living areas. This is true indoor-outdoor California living: open the sliders and you're poolside.
Sunken conversation fire pit that easily seats 10+ people. Perfect for evenings with friends, looking out over the city lights.
Built-in BBQ / grill zone for outdoor dinners.
Oversized lot (~0.33 Acres) means you're not sharing walls, patios, or a "community pool." The entire outdoor experience is yours alone.
INTERIOR LAYOUT
4 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms. Ideal for families, visiting relatives, in-home office space, or multigenerational living.
Open living / dining / kitchen, all facing the pool and the view. You can cook, talk, and still watch the hills, skyline, and water.
Large glass exposure across the back of the home means natural light from morning to sunset, every day.
PRIMARY SUITE
Primary bedroom has direct access to the backyard and pool. Step out of bed and into the water.
From bed, you can watch the sun drop behind the ridge and see the sky turn red.
At night, you get the city glow without ever leaving the room.
LIFESTYLE
Quiet, private, elevated.
Daily routine feels like a weekend: swim, grill, sunset, fire pit.
Space to host friends, space for kids/teens, space for extended family to visit and stay in comfort.
Minutes from UC Irvine, top Irvine public schools, shopping, dining, parks, and canyon trails.
AT A GLANCE
4 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms
~0.33 Acres lot (rare in Irvine)
Private pool + built-in BBQ + sunken fire lounge
180 mountain / coastline / Catalina / city-light views
Primary bedroom with direct pool access and sunset views
All main living areas open to the backyard and the view
Situated in [Community Name], with access to University High School / UCI academic ecosystem
This is not an apartment, not a townhome, and not a shared-wall situation. This is a hilltop home with a true resort backyard, in one of Irvine's strongest public school zones, minutes from UC Irvine.
Available timing: flexible
Owner approval required for final tenant
Contact for showing
8-month minimum lease start.
Tenant pays utilities (gas, electric, water, internet).
Owner pays for regular pool service and landscaping.
First month's rent and security deposit due at lease signing.
No smoking. No large events/parties.
Small dogs considered and owner approval.
Renter's insurance required.
Exterior features: 3. over 14000 sq lot of privacy;, 4. Access to top Irvine schools incl. University high and UCI area, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet not included in rent, Landscaping included in rent, Water not included in rent
Has private pool: Yes
Has view: Yes
View description: City View
Details
Parcel number: 46316306
Construction
Type & style
Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
Deposit fee: $10,000
HOA
Amenities included: Pool
Location
Region: Irvine
Financial & listing details
Price per square foot: $1,648/sqft
Tax assessed value: $2,223,418
Annual tax amount: $23,236
Date on market: 10/26/2025
Date available: 11/22/2025
Lease term: 1 Year
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