




5 Carob, Irvine, CA 92612
Welcome to 5 Carob, an exceptional single-level end-unit nestled on a peaceful cul-de-sac at the edge of the Terrace community in University Park. Offering the largest Cambridge floor plan, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home delivers the privacy, space, and upgrades today’s buyers are looking for. Positioned with no direct neighbor on one side, the home enjoys a uniquely private setting with a generous lot, large driveway, and attached 2-car garage. A backdrop of mature trees and a sound wall creates a natural buffer, offering a tranquil, park-like feel with year-round greenery. Inside, the updated kitchen features newer cabinetry, countertops, and appliances, with large windows framing serene landscaping views. The kitchen opens to a bright dining area, while the spacious living room offers a cozy fireplace, a wet bar, and direct access to the expansive patio—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The primary suite features dual closets and a beautifully remodeled bathroom with a custom walk-in shower and a solar tube for natural light. Secondary bedrooms include new designer carpet, with one offering double French doors—perfect for a home office or flexible living space. Enjoy two private patios, including a courtyard off a secondary bedroom and a larger, professionally landscaped and hardscaped patio off the living room for outdoor dining and entertaining. Recent upgrades include a tile roof with solar through SunRun, an energy-efficient 4-ton A/C and furnace system, waterproof composite/laminate flooring, fresh interior paint, and new landscaping with automatic sprinklers and exterior lighting. The insulated, air-conditioned garage offers ideal space for a workshop, gym, or hobby use, plus generous attic storage. The Terrace is a 33-acre, tree-filled community known for its expansive greenbelt, two pools and spas, clubhouse, BBQ areas, and tot lots—offering a true park-like setting. Located within the highly regarded Irvine Unified School District and close to shopping and dining. A rare opportunity to own a private, move-in ready home in one of Irvine’s most established and desirable neighborhoods.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,532
Lot Size
5,700 sqft
Year Built
1973
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
0
HOA Fee
$352.8/mo
Garage Total
2
MLS #
PW26063095
Interior Features
Wet Bar, Separate Formal Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Bar, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Fireplace
Gas
Accessibility
Low Pile Carpet, No Stairs, Accessible Doors
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Stacked
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Fireplaces, Solar
Total Parking Spaces
7
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
5
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Concrete, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Patio & Porch
Concrete, Enclosed, Patio
Fencing
Block
Security
Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Construction
Stucco
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Tile
Lot Features
Eleven To Fifteen Units Acre, Cul De Sac, Greenbelt, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Level, Near Park, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Street Level
Pool Features
Fenced, Heated, Association
Spa Features
Association
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Pets Allowed, Spa Hot Tub
Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Park
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Based on price, location, and features
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