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12 Tortoise Shell ,
Irvine, CA 92604

$1,389,000

Some addresses simply make life feel easier. 12 Tortoise Shell is one of them. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this detached four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home offers the kind of privacy and peaceful setting that's becoming increasingly rare. The moment you arrive, the slower pace is unmistakable. Neighbors wave as they pass, and there's an unmistakable sense of comfort that makes this home feel welcoming from the very first visit. Inside, the home unfolds with purpose. Natural light fills the living spaces, creating an easy flow between gathering, relaxing, and everyday living. Separate living and family rooms provide flexibility for both entertaining and quiet evenings at home, while four generously sized bedrooms offer space for family, guests, a home office, or whatever the next chapter calls for. The backyard becomes an extension of the home, a private place for morning coffee, weekend barbecues, or simply enjoying Irvine's year-round sunshine. Life here extends well beyond the front door. Set within one of Irvine's most established communities, you'll enjoy access to resort-style amenities including a pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and beautifully maintained parks and greenbelts. The HOA also maintains the exterior paint and stucco, allowing you to spend less time worrying about upkeep and more time enjoying everything this exceptional neighborhood has to offer. The location is served by the Irvine Unified School District, consistently recognized as the No. 1 best school district in Orange County and among the top districts in California, with an A+ overall rating from Niche for its exceptional academics and highly rated teachers. Add in exceptional shopping and dining, convenient freeway access, and Irvine's consistent recognition as one of the safest large cities in the United States, and it's easy to understand why this address offers more than a place to live. It offers peace of mind. There may be a tortoise in the street name, but life at 12 Tortoise Shell moves at exactly the pace you've been searching for. Peaceful when you're home. Connected when you're ready to explore. The only way to truly appreciate it is to experience it for yourself.

Basic Information

MLS #:
PW26149079

Price:
$1,389,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$693.00

Address:
12 Tortoise Shell ,
Irvine, CA 92604

MLS Area:
EC - El Camino Real

Subdivision:
Irvine Groves (IG)

Property
Type:
Single Family Residence

Days on Market:
16

Status:
Active

Bedrooms:
4

Bathrooms:
3

Full Baths:
2

Size (sq ft):
2,004 sq ft

Lot Size:
2,920 sq ft

Listing Agent:
Seven Gables Real Estate , Sarah Sees Smith , 02139512

Year Built:
1976

Sale Type:
Standard

Rooms in Home

Rooms:
Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, All Bedrooms Up, Living Room, Family Room, Primary Suite

Eating Area:
Dining Room, In Kitchen

Laundry:
In Garage

Entry Location:
Front door

Interior Features

Fireplace:
Living Room

Cooling:
Central Air

Heating:
Central

Floor:
Vinyl

Appliances:
Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher

Interior Features:
Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Tile Counters

Security:
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Accessibility:
None

Garage and Parking

Garage:
Attached

Garage:
2 Spaces

Carport:
0 Spaces

Parking:
Garage, Garage Faces Front, Driveway

Home Owners Association

HOA Dues 1:
$330.00 / Monthly

HOA Dues 2:
$

HOA Amenities: 
Pickleball, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Maintenance Grounds

Utilities

Water:
Public

Utilities:
Natural Gas Connected,Sewer Connected,Electricity Connected,Water Connected

School Information

District:
Irvine Unified

Elementary:
GREENT

Middle:
VENADO

High:
IRVINE

Exterior Features

Pool:
Community

Spa:
Community

Patio:
Concrete

View:
Neighborhood

Construction:
Stucco

Foundation:

Roof:
Composition

Windows:
Blinds

Common Walls:
No Common Walls

Levels:
Two

Lot Features:
Cul-De-Sac

Additional Information

County:
Orange

Senior Community:
No

Community Features:
Sidewalks

Other Structures:

Structure Condition:
Turnkey

Direction Faces:

Last
Updated:
7/25/2026 5:35 PM

12 Tortoise Shell ,
Irvine, CA 92604