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12 Tortoise Shell Irvine, CA 92604
$1,299,000 4 beds, 3 baths
2, 004 sqft
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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.

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Property type: Single Family Residence (Single Family)
Status: Active
MLS# PW26149079
List price is $1,299,000 Reduced by $70,000 on 8/27/2026
HOA Fee is $330.00
Beds: 4
Baths: 3 (2 full) (1 half)
Living Room fireplaces
Built in 1976
2,004 sqft
2 stories
0.07 acres
Lot size: 0.0670
Subdivision: Irvine Groves (IG)
County: Orange
Construction: Stucco
Interior features: Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Tile Counters,All Bedrooms Up,Primary Suite,Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher,Gas Range,Refrigerator
Parking description: Driveway,Garage Faces Front,Garage
Lot description: Cul-De-Sac
Heating/cooling: Central Air
Heating description: Central
MLS area: EC - El Camino Real

Last Updated: 9/28/2026

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Lat/Long: 33.705984, -117.782330.
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Listing Agent: Sarah Sees Smith
Lic#: 01170479
Office Name: San Diego Central

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