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listing_id: CRPW26149079
status: Active
price: 1389000
beds: 4
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 2004
sqft_lot: 2920
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1976
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "12 Tortoise Shell"
city: Irvine
state: CA
zip: 92604
county: "Orange County"
lat: 33.7059701
lng: -117.7823293
days_on_market: 3
hoa_fee: 330
hoa_frequency: Monthly
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Sarah Sees Smith"
list_office: "Seven Gables Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(562) 453-7788"
list_agent_license: 02139512
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-07-12
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Orange County | Irvine | 92604 | 12 Tortoise Shell

12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604

MLS: CRPW26149079 | Status: Active | Price: $1,389,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 2 /1 2,004 2,920 1976

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Sunday, July 12 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sarah Sees Smith

Remarks

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 y

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRPW26149079
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 3

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Other
Kitchen Pantry
Appliances Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen
Family Room Other
Fireplace Living Room
Laundry In Garage
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool Community Facility

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage, Other, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Irvine Unified
High School District Irvine Unified
HOA Fee $330
HOA Fee Frequency Monthly
Complex Amenities Community Pool

Contact Information

Sarah Sees Smith
Seven Gables Real Estate
License #: 02139512
Phone: (562) 453-7788

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Irvine High School public 9-12 0.21 mi 9
Brywood Elementary School public K-6 0.62 mi 10
Irvine Unified School District Virtual Academy public K-6 0.64 mi 10
College Park Elementary School public K-6 0.64 mi 9
Greentree Elementary School public K-6 0.65 mi 9
Northwood Elementary School public K-6 0.72 mi 9
Arnold O. Beckman High School public 9-12 0.80 mi 10
Deerfield Elementary School public K-6 1.00 mi 10
Venado Middle School public 7-8 1.03 mi 9
Sierra Vista Middle School public 7-8 1.09 mi 9
Jeffrey Trail Middle public 7-8 1.50 mi 9
Early Childhood Learning Center public KG 1.53 mi N/A
OCCS:CHEP/PCHS School public K-12 1.58 mi 5
Santiago Hills Elementary School public K-6 1.59 mi 10
Lakeside Middle School public 7-8 1.66 mi 9
Hicks Canyon Elementary School public K-5 1.68 mi 10
Plaza Vista School public K-8 1.76 mi 9
Stone Creek Elementary School public K-6 1.89 mi 10
Eastwood Elementary public K-6 1.91 mi 10
Woodbury Elementary School public K-6 1.95 mi 10

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Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 12, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Sarah Sees Smith, (562) 453-7788.