MODERNISM IN THE DESERT: The Fortiner Residence by architect Lloyd Ruocco commands its 79-acre flat landscape – a former citrus grove in northern Borrego close to the Coyote Canyon trailhead. Enjoy wide open skies, clean air and privacy poolside and from within the steel, glass and concrete modernist home (originally published in Redbook in 1951). Ruocco returned to the site (circa 1961) to add the primary bedroom suite creating twin pavilions flanking the screened-in breezeway. This unique property offers a wide array of potential uses – from vacation rentals to hosting retreats or health & wellness events, to leveraging the movie set-like outbuildings for film and photography.null
Sold for $648,000 on 08/07/25
$648,000
811 Di Giorgio Rd, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
3beds
1,888sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
-- sqft lot
$647,900 Zestimate®
$343/sqft
$2,795 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 06:08pm
Listed by:
Keith York DRE #01874926 619-417-2651,
Agents of Architecture, Inc.
Bought with:
Kimberly McKeag, DRE #01981341
LPT Realty
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250025529
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Laundry: Electric
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,888
- Total interior livable area: 1,888 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Pool features: Below Ground
- Fencing: Partial
Details
- Parcel number: 1400701900
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood/Stucco, Concrete, Glass
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Borrego Springs
- Subdivision: BORREGO SPRINGS
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA