View, View, View. This single level home is located on the top cul-de-sac street in Turtle Rock Highlands Garden homes. On a prime elevated lot this home provides panoramic views over Bommer and Shady canyons. The perfect home for someone to make their own, many upgrades have already been completed. The living and dining room floors are finished in recently installed Duval European White Oak; the windows are graced with plantation shutters and recessed lighting provides illumination. The primary suite has remote controlled recessed lighting and a remodeled bath. The interior has been freshly painted, and new baseboards were installed throughout. A recent hot water heater is assisted by solar power. Dual pane windows and sliders are in place throughout. The backyard is graced with a brick patio with a recently refreshed relaxing saltwater spa and inspiring views. There is a bright atrium bringing sunlight into the secondary bedrooms. The kitchen opens to the family room. It is fully functional but substantially original awaiting your designer touch. Enjoy the quiet and serenity of the Turtle Rock hills while centrally located to all of Orange County amenities. Low association fees provide a beautiful pool/spa area, slope maintenance and extensive green belts. Just minutes from beautiful beaches, transportation, world class shopping and dining and top-rated schools including University High and UCI.
Sold for $2,300,000
Listing Provided by: Surterre Properties Inc.
Bought with: American Home Realty
$2,300,000
20 Southern Wood, Irvine, CA 92603
3beds
1,898sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
8,100 Square Feet Lot
$2,297,400 Zestimate®
$1,212/sqft
$6,618 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,297,400
$2.11M - $2.48M
$6,618/mo
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Recessed lightingPrime elevated lotPlantation shutters
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Listing Provided by:
Lynn Noah DRE #00769648 949-584-8214,
Surterre Properties Inc.,
Wendy Noah DRE #00638325,
Surterre Properties Inc
Bought with:
Jesse Yang, DRE #01968534
American Home Realty
Shanahan Yang, DRE #01955131
American Home Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NP25277012
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Granite Counters, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Atrium, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Double Door Entry
- Windows: Atrium, Double Pane Windows, Plantation Shutters, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Library
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,898 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front
- Patio & porch: Brick, Deck
- Pool features: Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Private
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Hills
Lot
- Size: 8,100 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Near Park, Sprinkler System
Details
- Additional parcels included: no
- Parcel number: 46342205
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Concrete,Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
Location
- Region: Irvine
- Subdivision: Highlands Garden (Hg)
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $125 monthly
- Amenities included: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
- Association name: Highlands Community Association
- Association phone: 949-833-2600
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Sold | $2,300,000+2.2%$1,212/sqft |
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| 3/1/2026 | Pending sale | $2,250,000$1,185/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Contingent | $2,250,000$1,185/sqft |
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| 2/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000+2.3%$1,185/sqft |
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| 2/8/2026 | Contingent | $2,199,000$1,159/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,199,000$1,159/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,168 +2.3% | $381,381 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,074 +2.6% | $373,903 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,969 +2.1% | $366,572 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,888 +2.4% | $359,385 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,796 +0.6% | $352,339 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,774 | $348,727 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,774 +2.3% | $341,890 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,689 +4.1% | $335,187 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,545 | $328,615 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,545 +4.5% | $322,172 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,391 +3.5% | $317,333 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,275 | $311,117 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $309,711 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $303,639 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $297,686 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $295,462 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $296,165 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $290,358 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $284,665 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $279,084 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $273,612 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $268,248 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $263,332 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $258,169 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,541 +1.4% | $253,107 +2% |
| 2000 | $2,507 | $248,145 |
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Neighborhood: Turtle Rock
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Bonita Canyon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Rancho San Joaquin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10University High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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