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249 Lambert Road, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013

$14,800,000
Property Type: Res Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 11 Square Footage: 15,317 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 532,300 Status: Active
Current Price: $14,800,000 List Date: 9/18/2025 Last Modified: 4/16/2026

Description

PACIFICA ESTATE is a residential offering, currently used by Pacifica Graduate Institute with a Conditional Use Permit.This 12.22+/- acre landmark with rich coastal heritage is ideally-positioned as an exceptional asset on the Central Coast. Built in 1924 for philanthropist Max Fleischmann, heir to the yeast fortune, this rare estate of cultural, academic & architectural significance, designed by esteemed firm of Johnson, Kaufmann & Coate, reflects a timeless commitment to excellence. Since 1989, the estate flourished under the stewardship of Pacifica Graduate Institute, evolving into a dynamic campus of higher learning with five buildings, organic orchards, paths, gardens & rich history. With a storied legacy,the estate spans gracious land and generations, creating endless possibilities.

Supplements: Originally spanning over 1,200 acres, much of the original acreage was later subdivided. The remaining 12.22 +/- acres on Lambert Road still capture the essence of that luxurious, bygone era. 1989 the property was acquired as a campus and leased to Pacifica Graduate Institute. Through its caring custodianship, the Institute ensured the land's conservancy and the continuation of its cultural and educational legacy. FUTURE POSSIBILITIES: For a discerning residential buyer and investor, with five buildings, the property could be reimagined as a private luxury compound with expansive grounds providing ample space for a primary residence, guest homes, vineyards, orchards, and resort-style amenities such as pools, equestrian facilities, event pavilions, and wellness venues. Already existing as a school, the existing infrastructure could be adapted "as-is" or fully reimagined. Whether restored to its original residential glory or reinterpreted through a modern lens, this property presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a piece of California's coastal heritage poised for possibilities. BUILDING DESCRIPTIONS: MAIN HOUSE is home to adaptable rooms, offices, an expansive event space, a commercial kitchen, dining, terraces, fireplaces, and a basement ideal for an impressive wine cellar. Preserved are the original hardwood floors, a fireplace, generous interior volume, an expansive terrace, vast lawns, and garden views. SAGE WING / TOWNHOUSE (Adjacent to Main House) - Today, as administrative offices and a classroom, this wing was added onto the primary residence and features multiple rooms well-suited for quiet study, lectures, and collaborative gatherings. For future residential use, it offers the ability to transform into an ideal attached guest wing for multi-generational living. SOUTH HALL - Currently housing a grand hall, offices, and seminar rooms, South Hall is the largest of the academic-use buildings. Its scale and flexible floor plan make it an exceptional candidate for conversion into a fabulous multipurpose entertaining space, receptions, and large-scale events, with office space to manage it all from the wings. GUEST QUARTERS- These spaces could seamlessly return to their residential origins. They serve as charming guest suites for extended family or guests, work quarters for estate staff or private consultants, or reimagined as a multiple-bay garage. LIBRARY - Once the Fleischmann conservatory, Pacifica transformed the building into The Joseph/Campbell and Marija Gimbutas Archives and Library, preserving and showcasing scholarly collections in two distinct libraries. STUDIO-Ideal as a detached 2-bedroom guest house with attached redwood deck. with ultimate privacy.

More Information MLS# 25-3511

Location Info

Country: US Compass Map: Santa Barbara Map Grid: W12 Cross Street: Via Real Development Name: Pacifica Grad Inst. District: 10 - MONTECITO Street #: 249 Street Name: Lambert Street Suffix: Road State: CA Postal Code: 93013 County: Santa Barbara Parcel Number: 005-210-054

Contract Info

Seller Consider Concessions: Yes Affordable Housing: No Current Price: $14,800,000 Price: 14800000 Begin Date: 2025-09-18 Status: Active

Property Information

Year Built: 1924 Apx Lot SqFt: 532300 Apx # Acres: 12.22 Total #Units: 5 Source: Public Records Recurring Fees: No ADU: No Within City Limits: No TYP: Home/Estate Total Bedrooms: 1 Total Bathrooms: 11 Total Full Baths: 5 Total Half Baths: 6 Total SqFt.: 15317

Neighborhood/Schools

Elementary School: Aliso Junior High School: Carp. Jr. High School: Carp. Sr.

Owner Info

Deposit: 3

Remarks

Hot Sheet Comment: price Directions: 101 North or South. Take Padaro off ramp. Turn towards the mountains. Take right on Via Real, Left on Lambert Road. Geo Lat: 34.420937 Geo Lon: -119.583212

Condition

Excellent: 1

Style

Spanish: 1

Construction

Single Story: 1 Two Story: 1

Roof

Tile: 1

Foundation

Mixed: 1

Exterior

Stucco: 1

Parking/Garage

Total # Uncovered Spaces: 67

Grounds/Landscaping

Yard Irrigation PRT: 1 Lawn: 1 Fruit Trees: 1

Other Buildings

Other: 1

Location/Topo

Wooded: 1 Combo: 1

View

Ocean: 1 Mountain(s): 1 Setting: 1

Site Improvements

Private: 1 Underground Utilities: 1

Proximity

Near Bus: 1 Near Hospital: 1 Near Ocean: 1 Near Park(s): 1 Near School(s): 1 Near Shopping: 1 Restaurants: 1

Rooms

Other: 1

Dining

Other: 1

Laundry

220V Elect: 1 Other: 1

Amenities

Gas/Electric/Diesel Generator: 1 Horses: 1 Remodeled Bath: 1

Appliances Included

Other: 1

Fireplace(s)

2+: 1

Water/Sewer

Mont Wtr: 1 Sewer Hookup: 1

Handicapped Access

Wheelchair Access: 1 Hand Rails: 1

Zoning

AG-Preserve: 1

Reports Available

Prelim: 1 Leases: 1 NHD: 1

Disclosures

Coastal Comm: 1 AG Preserve: 1 Other: 1

Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Other: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Flr/Wdw Coverings

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

NeighborhoodSchools

Neighborhood: 05 - Summerland

Property Features

Condition: Excellent Style: Spanish Construction: Single Story; Two Story Roof: Tile Foundation: Mixed Exterior: Stucco Other Buildings: Other View: Ocean; Mountain(s); Setting Site Improvements: Private; Underground Utilities Proximity: Near Bus; Near Hospital; Near Ocean; Near Park(s); Near School(s); Near Shopping; Restaurants Rooms: Other Dining: Other Laundry: 220V Elect; Other Amenities: Gas/Electric/Diesel Generator; Horses; Remodeled Bath Appliances Included: Other Fireplace(s): 2+ Cooling: Central Air; Other Heating: Forced Air Handicapped Access: Wheelchair Access; Hand Rails Zoning: AG-Preserve Reports Available: Prelim; Leases; NHD Disclosures: AG Preserve; Coastal Comm; Other Terms: Cash; Conventional
Listing Office: Village Properties
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Last Updated: April - 16 - 2026
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