178 Firefly, Irvine, CA 92618
SOLD
AUG 22, 2025
Listed by XIANGHUI ZHOU, Real Brokerage Technologies, (619) 248-6434 . Bought with Real Brokerage Technologies

178 Firefly
Irvine, CA 92618

Portola Springs
  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 1,632 sqft

$1,400,000

Last Sold: Aug 22, 2025
6% below list $1.49M
$858/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,172/mo*
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$1,400,000

Last Sold: Aug 22, 2025
6% below list $1.49M
$858/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,172/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,632 sqft

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Description

Welcome to 178 Firefly – A Beautifully Upgraded Detached Home in the Heart of Irvine!
Nestled in the highly desirable Portola Springs community, this move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom detached home offers 1,632 sqft of stylish and functional living space. Step into a bright, open interior featuring soaring two-story ceilings in the living and dining areas that fill the home with natural light and a sense of spaciousness.
Enjoy premium upgrades throughout, including flooring, modern kitchen countertops, designer backsplash, and custom tile work in every bathroom. The gourmet kitchen flows seamlessly into the main living area—perfect for entertaining or everyday comfort.
A sought-after main floor bedroom with its own full bathroom provides flexibility for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs, a cozy loft space offers the perfect spot for a home office, study area, or reading nook. Each of the three spacious bedrooms features its own en-suite bathroom, ensuring privacy and convenience for all.
Located within the award-winning Irvine Unified School District, this home also provides access to resort-style community amenities, parks, and walking trails. Plus, you're just minutes from Woodbury Town Center, Irvine Spectrum, and major freeways.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a thoughtfully designed home in one of Irvine’s most vibrant neighborhoods!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 23, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Has Cooling
HOA
$135/Monthly
Price/Sqft
$858/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 178 Firefly

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Family Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1632 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Inside
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1
View
No ViewView: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: Association
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 61

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2014
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: CondominiumStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Included in Sale: Washer and DryerParcel Number: 93475822

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,488,000Price Per Sqft: $858/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jul 30 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Irvine
School Information
High School District: Irvine Unified

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Hiking, ParkNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 100

HOA

HOA Name: Portola SpringsHOA Name (second): LunaHOA Fee (second): 183HOA Fee Frequency (second): MonthlyAssociation for this Listing: California Regional MLSHas an HOAHOA Fee: $135/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional, 1031 Exchange

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: WS25147162Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 626-782-2098Common Interest: CondominiumUniversal Property Id: US-06059-N-93475822-R-N

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Pool,Spa/Hot Tub
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by XIANGHUI ZHOU DRE #01981445, (626) 782-2098
Real Brokerage Technologies
Raymond Luo DRE #02162999
Real Broker
Bought with: XIANGHUI ZHOU DRE #01981445, (626) 782-2098, Real Brokerage Technologies
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#WS25147162

Price History for 178 Firefly

DatePriceEventSource
08/22/2025$1,400,000Sold
CRMLS #WS25147162
08/16/2025$1,488,000PendingCRMLS #WS25147162
07/30/2025$1,488,000ContingentCRMLS #WS25147162
07/01/2025$1,488,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #WS25147162
01/20/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
01/15/2022$4,500Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
01/03/2022$1,165,000Sold
N/A
08/14/2018$798,000Sold
N/A
08/04/2018$798,000PendingAgent Provided
07/16/2018$798,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/06/2014$637,500Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$16,184
Assessment$1,236,307
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 178 Firefly

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
154 Firefly, Irvine, CA
0.03
Condo
$1,250,000
09/04/25
3
2.5
1,746
182 Firefly, Irvine, CA
0.01
Condo
$1,200,000
07/29/25
3
2.5
1,460
134 Falcon Rdg, Irvine, CA
0.36
Condo
$1,900,000
08/11/25
4
3.5
1,999
134 Milky Way, Irvine, CA
0.57
Condo
$1,234,000
12/10/25
3
2.5
1,490
172 Borrego Dr, Irvine, CA
0.12
Condo
$1,270,000
10/15/25
3
2.5
1,810
210 Desert Bloom, Irvine, CA
0.20
Condo
$1,498,888
08/05/25
3
2.5
1,733
202 Borrego, Irvine, CA
0.18
Condo
$1,280,000
05/19/25
3
3
1,631
246 Firefly, Irvine, CA
0.07
Condo
$1,245,000
01/16/26
3
2.5
1,460
130 Borrego Dr, Irvine, CA
0.13
Condo
$1,260,000
08/22/25
3
3
1,715

Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Portola Springs
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Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Portola Springs

At least 80 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say there's wildlife

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 53 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 27 % Say there are community events

  • 25 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 19 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Brian Malloy
    "Safe for kids. Also, the parks are really nice and people are courteous and kind. It’s overall very safe place to live."
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  • Trulia User
    "This area is very unique as it has lots of sports facilities, such as well maintained soccer fields, ice skating rinks, tennis courts, basketball courts, softball courts as well as the Wild River water park. There’s a weekly farmers market and many special events are held here. Eg. Irvine Global Festival, Mooncake festival, etc There’s also lots of open spaces for walking, cycling or skateboarding."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great community for families with clean parks and friendly neighbors. Expensive to live here but worth it if you can afford it"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a nice area to walk your dog and it’s a pretty safe area as well! It is very clean and there are parks as well!"
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  • Hammad S.
    "This is an excellent neighborhood to raise a family. I feel very safe and most people are courteous and polite. The community is well maintained with plenty of family friendly amenities."
    3
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  • Abhishek J.
    "Kid’s friendly community with great amenities. Good schools and public parks. Highly recommended for families with young kids."
    3
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  • Comfortmd
    "Well maintained neighborhood and a great start for families wanting to take advantage of Great Park area and the schools. Great amenities!!!"
    2
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  • Saeid M. M.
    "this community has several facilities, such as the pool, BBQ, playground, very close to Great Park...very clean and safe "
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  • Mattjgagnon
    "There are designated spots and bags provided but the spots are messy and bags empty a lot of times. But there are a lot of dogs and they allow large too "
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  • Erinnosal@gmail.com
    "No community events that I’ve participated in. Nice and clean and quiet. If interested in social places, you’re far from it here "
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  • Emslyjane
    "We need a dog park for all the animal owners in the neighborhood. There is plenty of grass areas, walking trails and dog stations everywhere. "
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  • Sk99499
    "Great place to commute from - very conveniently located near 133 where 405N and S, as well as 5N and S are accessible. "
    2
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  • Zahra T.
    "it has a Good school , safe and calm area, friendly neighborhood. Wish had super market and plaza. "
    1
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  • 2ndrateink%40gmail.com
    "commute is great if you live in this city. otherwise you deal with the regular Orange county traffic. "
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  • Matt
    "Amazing neighborhood... perfect for raising kids.. lots of trees and friendly people.. and schools are best in OC.."
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  • 2ndrateink
    "It's kinda far from the freeway unless you like to pay tolls. Aside from that traffic is only bad during rush hour."
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  • Cameron
    "It is very clean and well kept. There are a lot of trees, trails, parks and greenery. So you feel int he mountains, out of the hustle and bustle of Orange County. All the while you are not."
    7
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  • Fdowe
    "Local holiday events throughout the year. Halloween dances and Xmas parties. Woodbury shopping plaza has a farmers market on weekends."
    1
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  • Trbm
    "Incredibly private and quiet location. Naturally hilly topography with multiple view points make this a premium community. "
    1
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  • ScottEOD
    "Expensive snooty community with lots of construction still going n and all the noise and trucks that come with that. "
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  • Leslieheintz
    "It’s quiet and I like the variety of places to run/walk. The area is new too so there is some open land and space close by so you don’t feel so surrounded by homes. "
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  • Diennaj
    "Quiet, clean, peaceful, great school district, close to Woodbury shopping center and 7 mins from Irvine spectrum. "
    1
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  • Leslieheintz
    "I can still see mountains and undeveloped space which is hard to find these days. I also like that everything is new. "
    3
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178 Firefly, Irvine, CA 92618 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1,632 sqft condo built in 2014. 178 Firefly is located in Portola Springs, Irvine. This property is not currently available for sale. 178 Firefly was last sold on Aug 22, 2025 for $1,400,000 (6% lower than the asking price of $1,488,000).