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12 Tortoise Shell ,
Irvine, CA 92604

$1,249,000

An exceptional opportunity to make your move more attainable: the seller is open to considering a credit toward the buyer’s closing costs or an interest rate buy-down, offering added flexibility to make this home yours. Some addresses simply make life feel easier. 12 Tortoise Shell is one of them. Tucked at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, this detached four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence offers something increasingly difficult to find in Irvine: privacy, space, and calm without sacrificing connection to everything that makes the city so desirable. From the moment you arrive, the pace feels different. The street is quiet. Neighbors wave as they pass. There’s a warmth and sense of community that can’t be captured in photographs—and a feeling that this is a home where you can truly settle in. Step inside and natural light fills thoughtfully designed spaces made for everyday moments and memorable gatherings. Separate living and family rooms offer flexibility to host friends, enjoy a quiet evening, create a play space, or simply give everyone room to spread out. With four generously sized bedrooms, the home has space to evolve alongside you—whether that means family, guests, a home office, or a room devoted to the things you love. Outside, the private backyard becomes an extension of the home. Picture slow mornings in the sunshine, dinners outdoors, weekend barbecues with friends, or simply a peaceful space of your own to unwind. Life at 12 Tortoise Shell extends far beyond the property itself. The community offers resort-inspired amenities including a pool, tennis and pickleball courts, beautifully maintained parks, and inviting greenbelts. The HOA also maintains the exterior paint and stucco—leaving more time to enjoy the lifestyle that brought you to Irvine. Ideally positioned near highly regarded Irvine schools, shopping, dining, recreation, and convenient freeway access, this home feels tucked away while keeping everyday life remarkably close. 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 want to retreat. Connected when you want to explore. And designed for whatever comes next. Some homes look good in photos. Others simply feel right when you walk through the door. 12 Tortoise Shell is one you need to experience for yourself.

Basic Information

MLS #:
PW26149079

Price:
$1,249,000

Price
(per sq ft):
$623.00

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:
98

Status:
Active Under Contract

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:
10/15/2026 9:02 AM

12 Tortoise Shell ,
Irvine, CA 92604