42 Almond Tree Ln Single story home with 3 Bed 2 Bath 1 Den & 1 Office space at the End of a Cul-de-Sac in University Park neighborhood. With no neighbor on one side and an open greenbelt on the other, this home offers rare privacy and open space in Irvine. This popular Dartmouth floor plan has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a den, a private atrium off the primary suite, and a dedicated air-conditioned home office. Soaring vaulted ceilings and oversized windows fill the living spaces with natural light. THE UPGRADES (over $70, 000 invested) -LVT flooring throughout -Custom built-in organizers in every closet -Recessed LED lighting and Shutters & Roller Shades -Upgraded fireplace with a motorized MantelMount TV mount(TV included) -Brand-new water heater(2026) -Freshly painted inside THE GARAGE Epoxy floors with storage, a clean & organized attic and a fully functional air-conditioned office. It's perfect for working from home, a studio or a gym. THE BACKYARD A private L-shaped orchard with mature avocado, Asian pear, guava and lemon trees, plus a Kamado Joe grill (included). THE LOCATION Walk to Rancho San Joaquin Middle School (0.2 miles), University Park Elementary (0.5 miles), and quick access to University High School and UC Irvine, all within award-winning Irvine Unified. The community has clubhouse with pools, tennis & pickleball courts, playgrounds and miles of tree-lined greenbelts. No Mello-Roos. A NOTE ON THE FREEWAY The home sits near the 405, with a wide stretch of open common ground between the house and the freeway. Inside, the home is quiet. The sellers lived here for 4 years before relocating for work. In the backyard you'll notice some sound, and in exchange you get onto the 405 freeway in under 5 minutes and Orange County airport in less than 10 minutes, making commuting across Orange County easy. Come see & hear the difference for yourself. NEW PRICE: BELOW APPRAISAL Now offered at $1, 390, 000, well below its May 2026 independent appraisal of $1, 555, 000. A detached single-story home on a 5, 000 sq ft cul-de-sac lot in University Park, at this price, is a rare opportunity. A copy of the appraisal is available upon request. Take the 3D virtual tour( ), then schedule your private showing.