$17,900,000

249 Lambert Rd Carpinteria, CA 93013

Estimated payment $111,036/month

Total Views 18,533
1 Bed
11 Baths
15,317 Sq Ft
$1,169 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • 12.22 Acre Lot
  • Property is near park and public transit
  • Detached Guest House
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

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 private luxury compound with a primary residence, guest houses, vineyards, orchards, equestrian facilities, pools, and wellness amenities. Alternatively, its academic framework can be adapted "as-is" or thoughtfully reinterpreted. Whether restored to its original grandeur or envisioned through a modern lens, Pacifica Estate presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a significant piece of California's coastal heritage.

Listing Agent

John Sener

Village Properties License #00978392 Listed on: 01/15/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 12.22 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned AG-I-20

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Woods
  • Orchard Views
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Courtyard

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Raised Foundation
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 15,317 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Paneling
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Awning
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage
  • Center Hall
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Studio bedroom
  • Powder Room
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 67 Open Parking Spaces
  • 67 Parking Spaces
  • Public Parking
  • Guest Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Lanai
  • Shed
  • Tile Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Property is located within a water district
  • Sewer in Street

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Property is near park and public transit
  • Agricultural

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Service Entrance
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 005-210-054

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Spanish Colonial
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Disability Access: DisabilityAccess, Parking
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
  • Living Area: 15317
  • Lot Acreage: 12.2200
  • Planned Urban Dev: 0
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alter
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • State Abbrv: CA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Basement - Partial, Beamed Ceiling(s), Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Crown Moldings, Living Room Deck Attached, Paneled Walls, Storage Space, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Library
  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Oven, Free Standing Gas, Range Hood, Range
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathroom: 0
  • Half Bathroom: 6
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom
  • Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bathroom Features: Double Vanity(s), Powder Room, Shower Stall, Tub Only
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 5
  • Eating Areas: Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Rm, Living Room, Breakfast Room
  • Kitchen Features: Remodeled, Counter Top
  • Total Bathrooms: 11.00
  • Equipment: Refrigerator, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Built-Ins, Dishwasher
  • Price Per S Q F T: 1168.64
  • Windows: Awning, Custom Window Covering, Drapes/Curtains, Screens, Window Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Construction: Combination, Stucco
  • Other Features: Balcony, Custom Built, French Doors, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Historical, Service Entrance, Sprinkler System
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Other, GuestHouse
  • Tennis Court Y/N: No
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Fence: Partial
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Patio: Deck(s), Porch, Wood, Lanai, Living Room Deck Attached, Tile
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Clay
  • Spa Yn: No
  • View: Coastline, Courtyard, Fields, Trees/Woods, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Orchard/Grove
  • View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Other Spaces: 67
  • Parking Garage: Public, Uncovered, Parking for Guests - Onsite
  • Total Parking: 67

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Security: Exterior Security Lights, Fire Sprinklers, Resident Manager
  • Sewer: In Street Paid
  • Water: District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Sprinklers: Sprinkler System
  • Horses: No
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 005-210-054
  • Lot Description: Agricultural, Lawn, Landscaped, Street Paved, Street Lighting, Resident Manager, Yard, Walk Street, Utilities - Overhead, Street Concrete
  • Lot Location: Near Public Transit, Park Nearby, Rocks
  • Lot Size Area: 532303

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/15/2026 01/15/26 For Sale $17,900,000 0.0% $1,169 / Sq Ft
12/31/2025 12/31/25 Off Market $17,900,000 -- --
09/19/2025 09/19/25 For Sale $17,900,000 -- $1,169 / Sq Ft
Source: The MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: The MLS

MLS Number: 25595477

The MLS

APN: 005-210-054