12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604 Property Records

Orange County property record for 12 Tortoise Shell, Irvine, CA 92604 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Square Footage2,004 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,920 sqft (0.067 acres)
Garage483 sqft
Last Sale$1,000,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$8,201.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN449-441-06

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,004 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,487 sqft Gross Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleContemporary Style
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialWood Shingle Roof
Lot Area2,920 sqft (0.067 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area483 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address12 TORTOISE SHELL
CityIRVINE
StateCA
Zip92604-1943
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN TR 7597 BLK LOT 62
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO. 7597
Legal Tract7597
Legal Lot Number62
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Minor Civil DivisionIRVINE-LAKE FOREST
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2025
Census Tract52526

Owner

Source: Orange County records · APN 449-441-06

Assessment roll updated August 6, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address12 TORTOISE SHELL, IRVINE, CA 92604-1943
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 04, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jan 14, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY RET
Jan 14, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY SUBDIV, FIRST AMER TTL CO RES DIV
Apr 21, 2023Correction Deed
NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE/NY INC, NATIONAL TITLE INS OF NY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 14, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 14, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 01, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202610190
Prior Transfer DateApr 20, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000091849
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateMay 04, 2026
Property Address12 TORTOISE SHELL, IRVINE, CA 92604-1943
Document Number0000127433
Instrument DateApr 09, 2026
Instrument2026127433
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 TORTOISE SHELL, IRVINE, CA 92604-1943

January 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJan 14, 2026
Property Address12 TORTOISE SHELL, IRVINE, CA 92604-1943
Document Number0000010190
Map ReferenceMB 368 PG 24-26
Instrument DateJan 12, 2026
Instrument2026000010190
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY SUBDIV, FIRST AMER TTL CO RES DIV

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 TORTOISE SHELL, IRVINE, CA 92604-1943

Mortgage

Document Number0000010191
DateJan 14, 2026
Instrument2026000010191
Lender
NameFIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY RET
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateJan 14, 2026
Property Address12 TORTOISE SHELL, IRVINE, CA 92604-1943
Document Number0000010189
Map ReferenceMB 368 PG 24-26
Instrument DateDec 31, 2025
Instrument2026000010189
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY SUBDIV, FIRST AMER TTL CO RES DIV

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 TORTOISE SHELL, IRVINE, CA 92604-1943

April 2023: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionORANGE CA
Recording DateApr 21, 2023
Property Address12 TORTOISE SHELL, IRVINE, CA 92604-1943
Document Number0000091849
Map ReferenceMB 368 PG 24-26
Instrument DateApr 20, 2023
Instrument2023000091849
Record UpdatedMay 05, 2023
Title CompanyNATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE/NY INC, NATIONAL TITLE INS OF NY INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12 STONEGATE, IRVINE, CA 92602-2451

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Orange County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange County
MunicipalityIrvine City
Unified School DistrictIrvine Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$8,201.00 (+2.13%)$772,901 (+4.04%) Land $614,413 Building $158,488
2024$8,030.00 (+2.65%)
2023$7,823.00 (+1.94%)$742,890 Land $590,555 Building $152,335
2022$7,674.00

Flood & Wildfire

12 Tortoise Shell is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Orange County (06059C), updated September 27, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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