4
Bedrooms
Sold for $1,205,000 · Oct 2026
SOLDListed at $1,249,000
Irvine, CA
MLS# PW26149079
Sarah Sees Smith
Listing Agent
Seven Gables Real Estate
DRE #: 02139512
Brokerage: Seven Gables Real Estate
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,004 sqft
Square Feet
1976
Year Built
2,920 sqft
Lot Size
$601
Price/Sq Ft
2
Garage Spaces
$330/mo
HOA
Single Family Home
Property Type
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.
Listing description from the October 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
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1 recorded sale
12 Tortoise Shell sold for $1,205,000 in October 2026, 3.5% under its $1,249,000 list price, after 90 days on the market. It was first listed at $1,389,000. That works out to $601 per square foot on 2,004 square feet. Across 91 closed sales in 92604 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $1,320,000 and the median is $809 per square foot, 35% above this sale's $601. 4-bedroom rentals in 92604 currently list at a median of $5,500 a month (6 listings).
| Quarter | Closed sales in 92604 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 4 | $1,385,000 |
| Q2 2026 | 36 | $1,260,000 |
| Q3 2026 | 37 | $1,309,000 |
| Q4 2026 | 14 | $1,410,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in Irvine · Homes for sale in 92604
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12 Tortoise Shell
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