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.
For sale
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
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,368,600 Zestimate®
$811/sqft
$395/mo HOA
What's special
- 158 days
- 1,505
- 99
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pawan Kumar DRE #02002676 949-689-9405,
Balboa Real Estate, Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC26067726
Originating 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,390,000+0.7%$811/sqft |
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| 9/13/2026 | Listing removed | $1,380,000$805/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,380,000-1.4%$805/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,399,990$817/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $1,399,990-4.1%$817/sqft |
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| 6/6/2026 | Price change | $1,460,000-2.7%$852/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $1,499,900-3.5%$875/sqft |
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| 4/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,555,000+61.1%$907/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Listing removed | $4,950$3/sqft |
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| 5/12/2025 | Price change | $4,950-16.8%$3/sqft |
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| 5/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,950$3/sqft |
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| 8/5/2021 | Sold | $965,000+0.5%$563/sqft |
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| 7/23/2021 | Pending sale | $959,900$560/sqft |
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| 6/22/2021 | Contingent | $959,900$560/sqft |
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| 6/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $959,900$560/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: University Park
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: University
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




