For sale · Active

272 Merit

Irvine, CA 92618

$1,735,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms3 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area2,505 Sq Ft
Lot size1.769 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: Keller Williams Realty Irvine · Lucy Liu · 949-306-2901 · CRMLS

MLS # OC26146793 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 20:57 UTC

About this property

RARE SOARING CEILINGS, A BEDROOM AND FULL BATHROOM ON EVERY FLOOR, ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT, AND SOPHISTICATED INTERIOR DESIGN MAKE THIS RESIDENCE AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY IN GREAT PARK. Welcome to Almeria at Rise Residence 3, a stunning three-story home in the highly sought-after Great Park Neighborhoods, where soaring ceilings, exceptional natural light, and sophisticated interior design create a truly elevated living experience. One of the home’s most distinctive features is its dramatic high ceilings, creating an expansive, open, and airy feel throughout the residence. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers a private bedroom and full bathroom on every level, providing exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, or a private home office. The first floor welcomes you with an inviting foyer, spacious bonus room, and a private bedroom with a full bathroom. The second floor is the heart of the home, featuring a stylish open-concept living space with a gourmet kitchen, oversized center island, upgraded cabinetry, dining area, and spacious great room. Large windows fill the space with natural light, while the private deck extends the living area outdoors. A secondary bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry room complete this level. The third floor offers a private retreat with a versatile loft and an impressive primary suite. The spa-inspired primary bathroom features dual vanities, a soaking tub, separate shower, and refined finishes, while the private balcony provides an additional space to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Throughout the home, modern, high-quality interior finishes and carefully selected design details create a stylish and sophisticated atmosphere rarely found in this price range. Enjoy the exceptional lifestyle of Great Park with resort-style amenities including multiple pools, parks, playgrounds, clubhouses, BBQ areas, sports courts, and miles of scenic walking and biking trails.

Property details

MLS number
OC26146793
Status
Active
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
3 Beds • 3 Baths
Living area
2,505 Sq Ft
Lot size
1.769 acres
County
Orange
Year built
2020
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Listing

Days on market
94

Building

Year built
2020
Year built source
Public Records
Building stories
3
Levels
Three Or More
Entry level
1
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
3

Rooms & interior

Main-level bedrooms
1
Main-level bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bedroom, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Other
Interior features
Bedroom On Main Level, Walk In Closets
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
None
Laundry
Inside

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
2
Garage spaces
2
Attached garage
Yes
Pool
Community, Association
Lot features
Close To Clubhouse
Lot size source
Assessor
Property outlook
Neighborhood

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Community features
Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
Association amenities
Outdoor Cooking Area, Barbecue, Playground, Pool, Spa Hot Tub

Fees & lease terms

Association
Yes
Association fee
$240.00
Association fee frequency
Monthly

Schools reported in the listing

High school
Portola
High school district
Irvine Unified

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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Portola High (school website, opens in a new tab) Irvine Unified · Irvine 9–12 0.2 mi
Solis Park (school website, opens in a new tab) Irvine Unified · Irvine K–8 0.4 mi
Cadence Park (school website, opens in a new tab) Irvine Unified · Irvine K–8 0.8 mi
Beacon Park (school website, opens in a new tab) Irvine Unified · Irvine K–8 1.6 mi
Portola Springs Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Irvine Unified · Irvine K–6 1.7 mi
Loma Ridge Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Irvine Unified · Irvine K–6 2.0 mi
Rancho Cañada Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified · Lake Forest K–6 2.2 mi
Serrano Intermediate Saddleback Valley Unified · Lake Forest 7–8 2.5 mi

Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.

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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$1,735,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$1,805,000
MLS-reported previous asking price
$1,799,900
MLS-reported last price change
2026-09-18 11:00 UTC
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 2, 2026 05:32$1,735,000

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Property taxes

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Market trends in Irvine

Active residential homes for sale in Irvine, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings696Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$1,599,400696 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$792.37678 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market33696 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction137
Listings with an increase3

140 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-19 21:06 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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