About this home

Newly completed and refreshed, 31 Blue Heron has undergone a significant interior transformation featuring new interior paint and trim, and newly installed stone throughout, further elevating the estate's already exceptional design; this estate is a must see. Ideally situated on a premium view lot in the exclusive guard gated community of Shady Canyon, 31 Blue Heron offers views of the rolling hills and dramatic sunsets while offering exceptional design elements that will impress design aficionados and the most discerning buyers alike. This stunning custom estate is adorned with steel and glass doors & windows, hand crafted reclaimed beams, artisan brick walls, Obeche wood cabinetry and paneling, and a mixture of limestone and wide plank oak floors. The home boasts 6 bedrooms, office, + 9 baths offering an elegantly appointed main floor primary suite accompanied by a retreat + passthrough fireplace, spa like master bath showcasing Cristallo stone and bespoke millwork. The main floor also offers a designer kitchen with pro series appliances, wood and metal custom cabinetry, prep kitchen, and direct access to the atrium style breakfast nook and Great room creating a sense of openness and airiness where residents and guests can flow seamlessly between the indoor and outdoor spaces. In addition the main level offers a beautifully appointed formal living room, formal dining space w/ wine cellar and a main-floor secondary guest suite along with an office. Three additional bedroom suites are located on the upper level of this grand residence. The homes exceptional design continues down into the basement level featuring a oversized home gym w/ glass and mirrored walls, private "speak easy" bar + second wine cellar along with the ultimate game & media room, a salon, guest suite, powder room, elevator which services all 3 floors, and access to your showcase garage with parking for 7-8+ cars. The outdoor spaces in the residence have been professionally designed to create a resort like setting all while focusing in on creating the utmost privacy and tranquility. The detailed mosaic tile pool & spa are complimented by two outdoor loggias offering heated floors, an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, TV sitting area, bath, and outdoor shower. The triple gated property offers direct proximity to award winning Irvine schools, Shady Canyon Country Club featuring two world class Tom Fazio golf courses, and minutes away from Orange County's best dining, shopping, and beaches.

Facts and features

Schools

• Bonita Canyon Elementary School

  elementary · K-6 · 0.7 mi

  10

• University High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.0 mi

  9

• Rancho San Joaquin Middle School

  middle · 7-8 · 2.4 mi

  10

• Sage Hill School

  middle · 7-12 · 1.3 mi

• Vista Verde K-8 School

  elementary · K-8 · 1.4 mi

  10

• Tarbut V'torah Community Day School

  elementary · 1.5 mi

Price history

• Sep 3, 2026 · Listed$17,998,000
• Dec 5, 2025 · Listing Removed—
• May 8, 2025 · Price Changed$16,500,000
• Feb 25, 2025 · Listed$17,500,000
• Jul 10, 2022 · Listing Removed—
• Feb 28, 2022 · Listed$15,495,000
• Jun 23, 2017 · Sold$7,350,000
• Jan 12, 2016 · Sold$7,350,000

Tax history

• 2025$91,809 tax · $8,874,927 assessed
• 2024$95,645 tax · $8,700,909 assessed
• 2023$93,564 tax · $8,363,043 assessed
• 2022$91,861 tax · $8,199,062 assessed
• 2021$90,164 tax · $8,038,297 assessed
• 2020$89,176 tax · $7,955,875 assessed
• 2019$87,552 tax · $7,799,878 assessed
• 2018$85,924 tax · $7,646,940 assessed

Home value

$14,331,058

• Quantarium$14,331,058
• Collateral Analytics$9,399,000
• Cotality$17,069,100

Where it is