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  • Listed by: Balboa Real Estate, Inc • Pawan Kumar • Contact: 949-689-9405
    $1,390,000

    42 Almond Tree Ln, Irvine, CA 92612

    3beds
    1,714sqft
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    $9,832/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1973
    5,000 Square Feet Lot
    $1,368,600 Zestimate®
    $811/sqft
    $395/mo HOA

    What's special

    Single story home with 3 Bed 2 Bath 1 Den & 1 Office space at the End of a Cul-de-Sac in University Park neighborhood. With no neighbor on one side and an open greenbelt on the other, this home offers rare privacy and open space in Irvine. This popular Dartmouth floor plan has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a den, a private atrium off the primary suite, and a dedicated air-conditioned home office. Soaring vaulted ceilings and oversized windows fill the living spaces with natural light. THE UPGRADES (over $70,000 invested) -LVT flooring throughout -Custom built-in organizers in every closet -Recessed LED lighting and Shutters & Roller Shades -Upgraded fireplace with a motorized MantelMount TV mount(TV included) -Brand-new water heater(2026) -Freshly painted inside THE GARAGE Epoxy floors with storage, a clean & organized attic and a fully functional air-conditioned office. It's perfect for working from home, a studio or a gym. THE BACKYARD A private L-shaped orchard with mature avocado, Asian pear, guava and lemon trees, plus a Kamado Joe grill (included). THE LOCATION Walk to Rancho San Joaquin Middle School (0.2 miles), University Park Elementary (0.5 miles), and quick access to University High School and UC Irvine, all within award-winning Irvine Unified. The community has clubhouse with pools,tennis & pickleball courts, playgrounds and miles of tree-lined greenbelts. No Mello-Roos. A NOTE ON THE FREEWAY The home sits near the 405, with a wide stretch of open common ground between the house and the freeway. Inside, the home is quiet. The sellers lived here for 4 years before relocating for work. In the backyard you'll notice some sound, and in exchange you get onto the 405 freeway in under 5 minutes and Orange County airport in less than 10 minutes, making commuting across Orange County easy. Come see & hear the difference for yourself. NEW PRICE: BELOW APPRAISAL Now offered at $1,390,000, well below its May 2026 independent appraisal of $1,555,000. A detached single-story home on a 5,000 sq ft cul-de-sac lot in University Park, at this price, is a rare opportunity. A copy of the appraisal is available upon request. Take the 3D virtual tour( https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=NNcpupaaafd ), then schedule your private showing.
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    Listed by:

    Pawan Kumar DRE #02002676 949-689-9405,

    Balboa Real Estate, Inc

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26067726MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Dryer
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
      Features
      • All Bedrooms Down
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Family Room
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,714 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Front
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: 1st floor
      • Pool features: None, Association
      Lot
      • Size: 5,000 Square Feet
      • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 45314221
      • Lease amount: $0
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1973

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Urban
      • Subdivision: Village I (V1)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
      • HOA fee: $395 monthly
      • HOA name: Village Park Community Association (VPCA)
      • HOA phone: 949-786-8722
      Location
      • Region: Irvine

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $811/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,044,546
      • Date on market: 3/30/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 158 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $1,368,600

        $1.30M - $1.44M

        $5,171/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/25/2026Listed for sale$1,390,000+0.7%$811/sqft
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        9/13/2026Listing removed$1,380,000$805/sqft
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        8/11/2026Listed for sale$1,380,000-1.4%$805/sqft
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        8/1/2026Listing removed$1,399,990$817/sqft
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        7/16/2026Price change$1,399,990-4.1%$817/sqft
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        6/6/2026Price change$1,460,000-2.7%$852/sqft
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        5/5/2026Price change$1,499,900-3.5%$875/sqft
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        4/4/2026Listed for sale$1,555,000+61.1%$907/sqft
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        5/28/2025Listing removed$4,950$3/sqft
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        5/12/2025Price change$4,950-16.8%$3/sqft
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        5/3/2025Listed for rent$5,950$3/sqft
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        8/5/2021Sold$965,000+0.5%$563/sqft
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        7/23/2021Pending sale$959,900$560/sqft
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        6/22/2021Contingent$959,900$560/sqft
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        6/19/2021Listed for sale$959,900$560/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $1,044,546 +2%
        2025$10,684 +2.1%$1,024,065 +2%
        2024$10,462 +2.7%$1,003,986 +2%
        2023$10,192 -41%$984,300 +2%
        2022$17,278 +1154.1%$965,000 +702.6%
        2021$1,378 +6.3%$120,238 +1%
        2020$1,297 $119,006 +2%
        2019$1,297 +2.3%$116,673 +2%
        2018$1,267 +4.6%$114,386 +2%
        2017$1,212 $112,144 +2%
        2016$1,212 +4.5%$109,946 +1.5%
        2015$1,160 -1%$108,295 +2%
        2014$1,172 $106,174 +0.5%
        2013-- $105,695 +2%
        2012-- $103,623 +2%
        2011-- $101,592 +0.8%
        2010-- $100,833 -0.2%
        2009-- $101,074 +2%
        2008-- $99,093 +2%
        2007-- $97,150 +2%
        2006-- $95,246 +2%
        2005-- $93,379 +2%
        2004-- $91,549 +1.9%
        2003-- $89,872 +2%
        2002-- $88,110 +2%
        2001$856 +1.4%$86,383 +2%
        2000$844 $84,690
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: University Park

        Getting around

        23 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        24 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        71 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • High: University

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