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12 Tortoise Shell
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Single Family Residence
Single Family Residence
12 Tortoise Shell 
$1,299,000
Offered at
Irvine, CA 92604
Orange County
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,004
Sq Ft
2,919
Lot Sq Ft
1976
Year Built
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…
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.
Facts & Features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,004 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Has private pool: No
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Spa features: Community
- Fencing: Block
- Has view: Yes
- View features: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.07 Acres
- Features: Cul De Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 44944106
- HOA: $330/mo
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Residential
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Location
Mike Zwarg
Broker / Owner
951.528.0626
mike@mzhomes.us
mike@mzhomes.us
Listing Office: Seven Gables Real Estate · Listing Agent: Sarah Sees Smith · offers@seessmith.com · CRMLS
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12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604
951.528.0626
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