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.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,004
Lot Size
2,920 sqft
Year Built
1976
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
0
HOA Fee
$330/mo
Garage Total
2
MLS #
PW26149079
Interior Features
Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk In Closets
Flooring
Vinyl
Fireplace
Living Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Laundry
In Garage
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Total Parking Spaces
4
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
Patio & Porch
Concrete
Fencing
Block
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Stucco
Roof
Composition
Lot Features
Cul De Sac
Pool Features
Community, Association
Spa Features
Community
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Maintenance Grounds, Pickleball, Pool, Spa Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
Sidewalks, Pool
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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