Incredible opportunity to own a truly quintessential mid-century modern home! The A. J. Cower residence. Designed by Redondo Beach firm Friel and Linde AIA Architects. This one-of-a-kind home inhabits 1.65 acres in the glorious Gird Valley of Fallbrook. Surrounded by 6 inviting gardens and enormous Natural granite boulders with a custom waterfall you have many outdoor areas to entertain guests, or relax in solitude. A built in kitchen makes outdoor entertaining complete. Well appointed interior with 3 bedroom and 2 baths in 1953 SF. 2 of which are master bedroom suites. Volume ceilings as well as multiple floor to ceiling windows provide abundant natural light. Recently remodeled kitchen features high-end finishes, porcelain counters, custom cabinets, built-in Thermador refrigerator, Bosch convection oven, Thermador dishwasher, and induction cooktop. Gorgeous wood flooring throughout. Magnificent one-of-a-kind property is a short scenic walk to Fallbrook’s new Monserate Winery and Vineyard for wine tasting, lunch, or outdoor entertainment under the towering sycamores. The home for your lifestyle is here.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
1.64 acresLot Size
$592Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Don Bennetts•DRE #01450115• Coldwell Banker Village Properties
Bought with Litsa Peters•DRE #01898344• Pabalyn Properties
This house has many upgrades throughout and is located on large lot with beautiful gardens and numerous water features.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Maryla Mason
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 2096 Gird Rd
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #ND22080215
Aug 15, 2022
Sold
$1,070,000
$548/sq ft
Jul 16, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 21, 2022
Price Changed
$1,149,000
$588/sq ft
May 30, 2022
Price Changed
$1,198,000
$613/sq ft
May 3, 2022
Listed
$1,250,000
$640/sq ft
CRMLS #ND20103050
Jun 15, 2020
Sold
$890,000
$456/sq ft
Jun 15, 2020
Sold
$890,000
$456/sq ft
May 31, 2020
Pending
—
May 29, 2020
Listed
$899,900
$461/sq ft
May 29, 2020
Listed
$899,900
$461/sq ft
Modern entry gates open to a spectacular tree and flower lined drive. Perched at the top, this authentic Mid Century Modern masterpiece was designed by notable Southern California architects Friel & Linde A.I.A in 1963. The sleek lines of the post and beam design allow for walls of floor to ceiling windows bathing the home in light and seamlessly blending the interior and exterior living spaces. The mid century design incorporates an open air entry courtyard, tounge and groove wood ceilings and a ‘floating’ fireplace. A newly remodeled dream kitchen boasts Calacatta marble-look porcelain countertops with waterfall edge, designer 3D glass tile backsplash, high gloss white cabinetry, integrated Thermador refrigerator/freezer, 30 Inch Bosch wall oven with swing door, Bosch convection oven/microwave, integrated Thermador SS dishwasher, GE Café induction cooktop and sleek Zephyr hood. Home is well equipped for entertaining with a custom wine/cocktail bar, coffee bar, outdoor BBQ island, multiple patios with water features and a custom fire pit. The park-like setting of 1.64 acres include breathtaking gardens, majestic oak trees, custom waterfall created within native granite boulders. This gardeners’ delight includes many raised bed planters, large 8 x 24 ft professional grade green house and an orchard of fruit trees. This architectural gem is located in the beautiful Gird Valley of Fallbrook (also known as "Avocado Capital of the World". Your private and tranquil estate awaits!
SDMLS #160040551
Aug 25, 2016
Sold
$585,000
$300/sq ft
Aug 25, 2016
Sold
$585,000
$300/sq ft
Aug 25, 2016
Sold
$585,000
$300/sq ft
Jul 24, 2016
Pending
—
Jul 22, 2016
Listed
$575,000
$294/sq ft
Jul 22, 2016
Listed
$575,000
$294/sq ft
Jul 22, 2016
Listed
$575,000
$294/sq ft
+19
Located in the scenic Gird Valley neighborhood is this true Mid-Century Modern home surrounded by large oak trees on a private 1.64 acre lot. Enter through a secure entry gate up the private drive to one-story home with walls of floor-to-ceiling windows opening to multiple patios and views of the oak trees. Completely upgraded throughout. Travertine fireplace and 2 car attached garage. One-of-a-kind, open and bright. Meticulous condition. Rare opportunity to find a home of this caliber and design.
SDMLS #140057548
Jan 9, 2015
Sold
$534,000
$273/sq ft
Jan 9, 2015
Sold
$534,000
$273/sq ft
Dec 16, 2014
Pending
—
Oct 22, 2014
Listed
$544,900
$279/sq ft
Oct 22, 2014
Listed
$544,900
$279/sq ft
CRMLS #OC14112278
Nov 30, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2014
Listed
$544,900
$279/sq ft
Aug 27, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 26, 2014
Relisted
—
Aug 13, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2014
Price Changed
$544,900
$279/sq ft
May 30, 2014
Listed
$549,900
$282/sq ft
SDMLS #140048343
Oct 17, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Oct 16, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 3, 2014
Listed
$544,900
$279/sq ft
Sep 3, 2014
Listed
$544,900
$279/sq ft
SDMLS #140028837
Sep 2, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 2, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 26, 2014
Relisted
—
Aug 13, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 11, 2014
Price Changed
$544,900
$279/sq ft
May 30, 2014
Listed
$549,900
$282/sq ft
May 30, 2014
Listed
$544,900
$279/sq ft
SDMLS #130040546
Mar 24, 2014
Sold
$363,000
$186/sq ft
Mar 24, 2014
Sold
$363,000
$186/sq ft
Aug 27, 2013
Pending
—
Aug 19, 2013
Pending
—
Jul 31, 2013
Listed
$357,000
$183/sq ft
Jul 31, 2013
Listed
$357,000
$183/sq ft
CRMLS #110022629
Apr 20, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 19, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2011
Listed
$395,000
$202/sq ft
Apr 18, 2011
Listed
$395,000
$202/sq ft
CRMLS #981015778
Oct 28, 1998
Sold
$250,000
$128/sq ft
Aug 25, 1998
Listed
$248,500
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,993 (+2.2%)
$848,966 + $286,526
$1,135,492
2024
$11,732 (+3.2%)
$832,320 + $280,908
$1,113,228
2023
$11,363 (+15.1%)
$816,000 + $275,400
$1,091,400
2022
$9,873 (+3.5%)
$800,000 + $270,000
$1,070,000
2021
$9,538 (+42.3%)
$412,226 + $504,977
$917,203
2020
$6,701 (+2.0%)
$404,144 + $495,076
$899,220
2019
$6,567 (+1.6%)
$366,838 + $253,965
$620,803
2018
$6,466 (+2.0%)
$359,646 + $248,986
$608,632
2017
$6,338 (+7.1%)
$345,682 + $239,318
$585,000
2016
$5,916 (+45.9%)
$345,682 + $239,318
$585,000
2015
$4,055 (+9.3%)
$320,357 + $221,786
$542,143
2014
$3,710 (+1.1%)
$199,803 + $138,325
$338,128
2013
$3,671 (+1.0%)
$199,803 + $138,325
$338,128
2012
$3,636 (+10.6%)
$198,900 + $137,700
$336,600
2011
$3,287 (+1.9%)
$195,000 + $135,000
$330,000
2010
$3,227 (+1.0%)
$97,888 + $208,017
$305,905
2009
$3,195 (+1.9%)
$97,157 + $206,463
$303,620
2008
$3,137
$97,388 + $206,954
$304,342
Tax history for 2096 Gird Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,993 (+2.2%)
$848,966 + $286,526
$1,135,492
2024
$11,732 (+3.2%)
$832,320 + $280,908
$1,113,228
2023
$11,363 (+15.1%)
$816,000 + $275,400
$1,091,400
2022
$9,873 (+3.5%)
$800,000 + $270,000
$1,070,000
2021
$9,538 (+42.3%)
$412,226 + $504,977
$917,203
2020
$6,701 (+2.0%)
$404,144 + $495,076
$899,220
2019
$6,567 (+1.6%)
$366,838 + $253,965
$620,803
2018
$6,466 (+2.0%)
$359,646 + $248,986
$608,632
2017
$6,338 (+7.1%)
$345,682 + $239,318
$585,000
2016
$5,916 (+45.9%)
$345,682 + $239,318
$585,000
2015
$4,055 (+9.3%)
$320,357 + $221,786
$542,143
2014
$3,710 (+1.1%)
$199,803 + $138,325
$338,128
2013
$3,671 (+1.0%)
$199,803 + $138,325
$338,128
2012
$3,636 (+10.6%)
$198,900 + $137,700
$336,600
2011
$3,287 (+1.9%)
$195,000 + $135,000
$330,000
2010
$3,227 (+1.0%)
$97,888 + $208,017
$305,905
2009
$3,195 (+1.9%)
$97,157 + $206,463
$303,620
2008
$3,137
$97,388 + $206,954
$304,342
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.64 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,953
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1071400600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
A70
Limited Agricultural Zone
The A70 Use Regulations are intended to create and preserve areas intended primarily for agricultural crop production. Additionally, a limited number of small farm animals may be kept and agricultural products raised on the premises may be processed.
Typically, the A70 Use Regulations would be applied to areas throughout the County to protect moderate to high quality agricultural land.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing
Processing
Fire house
Police station
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 5
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Auto Driveway Gate, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Paved, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Gated
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 7
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Barbecue, Built In Range, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Stove, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Open to Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen, Tile Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathtub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate tub and shower
Cooling Information
Electric, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Den, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Two Primaries, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Wood, Free Standing, Masonry
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated, Wood
Heating Information
Fireplace, Heat Pump, Space Heater
Has Heating
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Built-Ins, Dry Bar, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Pantry, Unfurnished
Window Features: Screens, Skylights, Solar Screens, Solar Tinted Windows
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Asphalt, Roll
Other Structures: Gazebo
Fencing: Chain Link, Excellent Condition
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Sealed Ducting, Glass, Wood
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Patio Open, Slab
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden, Gentle Slope, Greenbelt, Landscaped, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Park Nearby, Rocks, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Treed Lot, Up Slope from Street, Utilities - Overhead, Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, 32 inch or more wide doors, 36 inch or more wide halls, No Interior Steps, Parking
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: West
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 1071400600
Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Kitchen, Electricity - On Property
Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Telephone - In Street
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking
School Information
High School: Fallbrook
High School District: Fallbrook Union
High School 2: FALLBR
Location Information
Latitude: 33.35496800
Longitude: -117.19738600
Directions: Hwy 76, north on gird approx 2 miles, house on right
Road Frontage Type: Access via County Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,953
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: San Diego County
APN: 1071400600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 31
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 31
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Don
List Agent Last Name: Bennetts
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Village Prop
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Litsa
Buyer Agent Last Name: Peters
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Pabalyn Properties
Around this home
Schools
Live Oak Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
James E. Potter Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Fallbrook High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
8% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Fallbrook, CA • 92028
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 7.2 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.10M – $1.33M
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