$17,900,000

249 Lambert Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013

  • 1 bed |
  • 11 baths |
  • 15,317 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1929
  • Property Lot Size Icon12.22acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $1,169/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 5 months ago

Property Description

PACIFICA ESTATE is a rare residential offering of cultural, architectural, and academic significance. Originally built in 1924 for philanthropist and industrialist Max Fleischmann, heir to the Fleischmann Yeast fortune, the residence was designed by the renowned firm Johnson, Kaufmann, and Coate. Their vision established a timeless estate that has since evolved into a landmark on California's Central Coast.For more than three decades, the property has been home to Pacifica Graduate Institute under a Conditional Use Permit. The Institute expanded the grounds into a dynamic campus with five administrative buildings, organic orchards, water features, and tranquil gardens. This thoughtful stewardship has preserved the estate's natural beauty while enriching its cultural and educational legacy.Set on 12.22 acres, the estate retains the essence of its original 1,200-acre expanse. Its lush landscape, storied history, and prime location create a foundation of exceptional value. The property's existing infrastructure - multiple structures, vast grounds, and ample parking - offers flexibility for future uses, from continuing the academic tradtiions, creative endeavors to private residential living. For the discerning buyer, future possibilities abound. The estate could be reimagined as a p

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
September 19, 2025
Data Last Updated:
March 12, 2026 at 6:09PM
Listing Office:
Village Properties : 805-969-8900
Listing Agent:
John Sener : 805-331-7402
MLS ID:
CL25595477
  • General: Family RoomLibraryOfficeStorageUpdated Kitchen
  • Appliances: DishwasherRangeRefrigerator
  • Laundry: See Remarks
  • Flooring: TileWood
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fireplace: Family RoomLiving RoomOtherFireplace
  • Disability Feature: Other
  • General: Other
  • Pool: None
  • Parking: OtherGuest
  • Windows: Screens
  • General: StuccoOtherMulti/SplitRaised
  • Originating MLS: CRMLS
  • County: Santa Barbara
  • Zoning: AG-I005210054
  • View: HillsMountain(s)Trees/WoodsOtherOceanOrchard
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Utilities: Other Water/Sewer
  • Water: Other
  • Sewer: Other
  • Source: CRMLS

This listing courtesy of John Sener , Village Properties

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  • Home Insurance $
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Location

Schools Nearby

S

Summerland Elementary School

135 Valencia Rd, Summerland, CA, 93067

Grades KG-5

0.96 miles away

C

Carpinteria Middle School

5351 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013

Grades 6-8

4.15 miles away

C

Carpinteria High School

4810 Foothill Rd, Carpinteria, CA, 93013

Grades 9-12

3.73 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.