1 Cerrito, Irvine, CA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,463 sqft Condo listed at $1,188,000, built in 1975.
About this home
There's something so special about a home that doesn't ask you to compromise; it simply invites you in and lets life unfold with ease. Tucked into a serene corner of Rancho San Joaquin, this rare ground-floor residence feels less like a condo and more like a hidden retreat. No stairs leading you to the front door, just a gentle welcome home each time you arrive. Inside, the home opens up in a way that feels both airy and intimate. High ceilings stretch above the living and dining spaces, giving the home a sense of volume and calm. The remodeled kitchen anchors it all with timeless design, white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances that make everyday living feel just a bit more elevated. Just off the kitchen, you have a charming breakfast nook, which is currently being used as an exercise area. With two spacious bedrooms, each with its own beautifully updated ensuite bath, there's a sense of privacy and comfort woven throughout. Marble countertops and thoughtfully selected tile create a spa-like feel, the kind of spaces you look forward to retreating to at the end of the day. And then there's the outdoor living, two patios, each offering its own moment, one for dining under the open sky, another for quiet reflection. Practicality meets rarity with a two-car garage, complemented by a private driveway that accommodates two additional vehicles, an uncommon and highly sought-after feature that makes hosting and everyday living feel effortless. Beyond the home itself, Rancho San Joaquin offers a lifestyle that feels both active and serene, with a pool and spa tucked within the community, a golf course just beyond, and directly across the way, miles of walking trails, a peaceful lake, and open green spaces at Mason Regional Park. All of it just minutes from UCI, everyday conveniences like Trader Joe's, and a short drive to the coastline of Newport Beach. Rancho San Joaquin Middle School has also been recognized as a 2026 California Distinguished School, one of the state's highest honors. Whether you're searching for a place to settle into or an investment that feels effortlessly desirable, this home offers something rare, a blend of comfort, charm, and that unmistakable feeling that you've found somewhere you truly want to be.
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Property details
- Price
- $1,188,000
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Interior
- 1,463 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $812
- Year built
- 1975
- Lot size
- 2,614 sqft
- Type
- Condo
- Days on market
- 39
- Est. property tax
- $8,910/yr · $743/mo · 0.75% CA avg
- HOA
- $629/mo
- Last sold
- $864,500 · Dec 2022
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Price history
- Apr 20, 2026$1,188,000Initial list price
- Dec 2, 2022$875,000Sold
- Oct 11, 2022$4,000Price change
- Sep 8, 2019$3,000Price change
- Sep 7, 2019$3,000Price change
- Sep 7, 2019$669,000Relisted
- Aug 6, 2019$3,000Price change
- Aug 6, 2019$669,000Initial list price
- Apr 9, 2019$580,000Sold
- Feb 22, 2019$594,000Price change
- Jan 29, 2019$598,000Price change
- Jan 11, 2019$610,000Price change
- Jan 1, 2019$624,988Price change
- Nov 7, 2018$629,990Initial list price
- Nov 7, 2018$594,000Initial list price
- Dec 8, 2014$2,650Price change
- Nov 7, 2014$2,650Price change
- Oct 29, 2014$2,700Price change
- Oct 22, 2013$2,595Price change
- Sep 27, 2013$2,595Price change
- Sep 13, 2013$2,695Price change
- Sep 1, 2013$2,800Price change
- Apr 20, 2006$626,000Sold
- Jul 29, 1987$160,000Sold
Location
This home is located in Irvine, CA, in the Orange County area. Browse more Irvine listings on the Irvine market page or explore the full Irvine market report.
About Irvine: Irvine is a planned city in central Orange County, California, United States, in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It was named in 1888 for the landowner James Irvine. The Irvine Company started developing the area in the 1960s and the city was formally incorporated on December 28, 1971. The 66-square-mile (170 km2) city had a population of 318,629 as of June 2025. As of 2025, it is the second most populous city in Orange County, fifth most in the Greater Los Angeles region, and 62nd most in the United States. (source: Wikipedia)
Climate: Average year-round temperature is 65°F with 299 dry days per year and 16.5 inches of annual rainfall.
Home Intelligence
Neighborhood (zip 92612)
This neighborhood skews young (median age 30.1) and is highly educated (41% hold a bachelor's degree) and is primarily renter-occupied (28% owner-occupied). Median household income is $88,929.
- Median income
- $88,929
- Median age
- 30.1
- Owner-occupied
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's degree
- 41.4%
- Census median home value
- $896,300
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
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