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    • Listed by: Key Home Group • Mila Evans • 949-929-3952
    $949,000

    2253 Martin APT 420, Irvine, CA 92612

    2beds
    1,260sqft
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    $7,077/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1993
    -- sqft lot
    $914,800 Zestimate®
    $753/sqft
    $696/mo HOA

    What's special

    RARE TOP-FLOOR PENTHOUSE at The Metropolitan! This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers exceptional privacy, dramatic architecture, and an abundance of natural light. Located on the top floor with no one above, the home features soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and new laminate flooring throughout the main living areas. The spacious living room is anchored by a beautifully custom-remodeled fireplace and opens through multiple doors to a private covered balcony is open air, creating an inviting indoor-outdoor setting. A separate formal dining room adds valuable flexibility and can also serve as a home office, den, or additional entertaining space. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and opens conveniently to the living and dining areas. The primary suite is highlighted by a stunning, recently remodeled spa-inspired bathroom featuring a luxurious soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, floor-to-ceiling designer tile, dual-sink vanity with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, contemporary mirrors, upgraded lighting, and elegant brushed-gold fixtures.The secondary bathroom has also been beautifully updated with all-new fixtures, timeless travertine finishes, a spacious shower, and custom seamless glass enclosure, offering a sophisticated and cohesive design.Additional highlights include two spacious bedrooms, excellent separation between sleeping areas, in-unit laundry, private balcony, two assigned parking spaces, and impressive natural light throughout. The Metropolitan is a desirable guard-gated Irvine community offering resort-style amenities including pool, spa, fitness center, clubhouse, and beautifully maintained grounds. Ideally located near John Wayne Airport, UCI, Newport Beach, South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island, shopping, dining, entertainment, and major freeways, this distinctive penthouse combines comfort, style, privacy, and convenience in one of Irvine’s most desirable central locations. Rarely available top-floor residences like this one are difficult to duplicate—don’t miss this exceptional opportunity at The Metropolitan.
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    Mila Evans DRE #01263108 949-929-3952,

    Key Home Group

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26217412MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Den, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Main Level Primary
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Multiple Primary Suites
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Up
      Bedroom
      • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Quartz Counters, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo
      Other
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet, In Kitchen
      Features
      • Balcony, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Up, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Above
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Assigned, Direct Access, Garage, Guarded, On Site
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: ground with elevator
      • Pool features: Community, Association
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Association, Community
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      Details
      • Parcel number: 93713603
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1993

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Street Lights, Pool
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated with Attendant
      • Subdivision: Metropolitan (Met)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gas, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Insurance, Management, Pool, Pet Restrictions, Guard, Spa/Hot Tub, Security, Trash, Utilities, Water
      • Services included: Earthquake Insurance, Sewer
      • HOA fee: $696 monthly
      • HOA name: Metropolitan
      • HOA phone: 800-232-7517
      Location
      • Region: Irvine

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $753/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $669,309
      • Date on market: 10/8/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 29 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $914,800

        $869,000 - $961,000

        $3,577/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/8/2026Listed for sale$949,000+58.2%$753/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC26217412 Report a problem
        3/10/2020Sold$600,000-6.1%$476/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #OC19268587 Report a problem
        2/5/2020Listing removed$2,850$2/sqft
        Source: Key Home Group #OC19277860 Report a problem
        2/2/2020Listed for rent$2,850$2/sqft
        Source: Key Home Group #OC19277860 Report a problem
        1/23/2020Pending sale$639,000$507/sqft
        Source: Key Home Group #OC19268587 Report a problem
        1/3/2020Price change$639,000-1.5%$507/sqft
        Source: Key Home Group #OC19268587 Report a problem
        1/1/2020Listing removed$2,850$2/sqft
        Source: Key Home Group #OC19277860 Report a problem
        12/9/2019Listed for rent$2,850+7.5%$2/sqft
        Source: Key Home Group #OC19277860 Report a problem
        11/20/2019Listed for sale$649,000+75.9%$515/sqft
        Source: Key Home Group #OC19268587 Report a problem
        10/23/2019Listing removed$2,650$2/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/22/2019Price change$2,650-1.9%$2/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/7/2019Price change$2,700-6.9%$2/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/10/2019Listed for rent$2,900$2/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        1/10/2012Listing removed$368,888$293/sqft
        Source: HOM Real Estate Group #S665171 Report a problem
        1/8/2012Listed for sale$368,8880%$293/sqft
        Source: HOM Real Estate Group #S665171 Report a problem
        10/21/2011Sold$369,000+0%$293/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/29/2011Price change$368,888-11.7%$293/sqft
        Source: HOM Real Estate Group #S665171 Report a problem
        7/23/2011Price change$418,000-4.8%$332/sqft
        Source: HOM Real Estate Group #S665171 Report a problem
        7/7/2011Listed for sale$439,000+12.6%$348/sqft
        Source: HOM Real Estate Group #S665171 Report a problem
        6/26/2003Sold$390,000+44.4%$310/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/9/2001Sold$270,000$214/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $669,309 +2%
        2025$7,364 +2.6%$656,186 +2%
        2024$7,178 +2.4%$643,320 +2%
        2023$7,007 +0.9%$630,706 +2%
        2022$6,945 +2.5%$618,340 +2%
        2021$6,777 -7.4%$606,216 +43.1%
        2020$7,319 +52.3%$423,666 +2%
        2019$4,805 +2.1%$415,359 +2%
        2018$4,705 +5%$407,215 +2%
        2017$4,479 $399,231 +2%
        2016$4,479 +2.1%$391,403 +1.5%
        2015$4,388 +1.7%$385,524 +2%
        2014$4,314 $377,973 +0.5%
        2013-- $376,265 +2%
        2012-- $368,888 0%
        2011-- $369,000
        2010-- $369,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Business District

        Getting around

        57 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        37 / 100
        Some Transit
        53 / 100
        Bikeable

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