61 Distant Star, Irvine, CA 92618
61 Distant Star, Irvine, CA 92618
Property Description
Beautiful 2-story corner-lot/end-unit home in Portola Springs’ Ironwood neighborhood, offering exceptional privacy, space, natural light, and resort-style living. Its prime corner location, with no neighboring home directly adjacent on one side, provides a peaceful, private setting rarely found in the community. This 4-bedroom plus loft, tech-center/office, 3-full-bath home offers approximately 2,400 square feet of versatile living space. The main level features a bedroom ideal for an office or guest room, full bath, and attached two-car garage. The open-concept living area features a modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a spacious pantry. Large windows fill the home with natural light, while the living area opens to a private patio perfect for relaxing, BBQs, and entertaining. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and ensuite bath with soaking tub, separate shower, and dual vanities. Two additional bedrooms, full bath, laundry room, tech-center/office, and bonus loft complete the second level. The loft is ideal for a home theater, entertainment center, office, study, or family room. Additional highlights include recessed lighting, ample storage, linen closet, newer carpet, and newer side-by-side refrigerator. This turnkey home is perfect for buyers seeking comfort, privacy, and a premium Irvine location. Portola Springs offers multiple pools and spas, sports courts, parks, playgrounds, hiking and biking trails, and beautifully maintained community spaces. Conveniently located near the 133 and 241 Toll Roads, 5, 405, and 55 freeways, top-rated Irvine schools (Portola HS is currently the top-ranked HS in Irvine), shopping, restaurants, Costco, UC Irvine, and John Wayne Airport. A rare opportunity to own a spacious, beautifully maintained and exceptionally private corner-lot home in Portola Springs with a property tax rate that is much lower than adjacent Great Park neighborhoods. Come experience this exceptional home and discover your own private retreat.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Residential Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Irvine · Single Family Residence
Listed in line with the median closed sale of $1,468,000. Price per sqft ($618) is a 14% discount to closed comps ($715).
Price Position
Aligned with the market — fair pricing for the comps.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Sedgewick | Irvine | 2013 | 3 | 3 | 1,712 | 3,000 | $964 | $1.65M | 32 | 82 |
| 65 Devonshire | Irvine | 2013 | 3 | 3 | 1,636 | 3,000 | $947 | $1.55M | 14 | 75 |
| 150 Newall | Irvine | 2015 | 3 | 3 | 2,013 | 224,769 | $745 | $1.50M | 22 | 71 |
| 119 Newall | Irvine | 2016 | 3 | 3 | 1,810 | 61,561 | $773 | $1.40M | 30 | 70 |
| 324 Magnet | Irvine | 2018 | 4 | 4 | 2,473 | 168,415 | $605 | $1.50M | 17 | 66 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1,928.8 | 92,149 | $806.8 | $1.52M | 23 | |||
| Median | 1,810 | $1.50M | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 Bright Poppy | Irvine | 2016 | 10/30/2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,003 | 17,550 | $1.40M | $1.35M | $674 | 0.96 | 80 | 82 |
| 181 Bright Poppy | Irvine | 2015 | 08/13/2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,996 | 17,519 | $1.48M | $1.47M | $735 | 0.99 | 110 | 82 |
| 46 Pawprint | Irvine | 2012 | 10/27/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,953 | 5,847 | $1.50M | $1.44M | $735 | 0.96 | 75 | 82 |
| 217 Mantle | Irvine | 2010 | 07/28/2026 | 3 | 3 | 2,313 | 0 | $1.50M | $1.48M | $638 | 0.98 | 82 | 77 |
| 118 Prospect | Irvine | 2014 | 06/15/2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,971 | 5,000 | $1.55M | $1.56M | $791 | 1.01 | 34 | 76 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2,047.2 | 11,479 | $1.46M | $1.46M | $714.6 | — | 76.2 | ||||
| Median | 1,996 | $1.47M | $1.47M | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.