Stevie Wonder's House

Stevie Wonder's ex-fiancée, Carmen Efferson, isn't letting their bitter legal battle stop her from tending to the home she's lived in for nearly 40 years ... TMZ has learned.

Carmen was spotted outside the Los Angeles property Wednesday, spending time gardening in the yard as Stevie continues his efforts to evict her from the house.

The photos show Carmen carrying on with her daily routine at the very property that's now at the center of their legal dispute.

Stevie Wonder's ex-fiancée was stunned by the legendary musician's decision to evict her from the home she's lived in for nearly 40 years ... TMZ has learned.

A source close to Carmen Efferson tells TMZ ... she was shocked by Stevie's eviction lawsuit, especially given their decades-long history together. We're told Carmen told friends Stevie promised the home was hers ... though she never received a deed to the property.

Our sources close to Carmen tell us she's made the house her home over the decades, even having her late mom live there until her passing.