

249 Lambert RdCarpinteria, CA 93013
Single Family · 1 Bed · 6 Half Baths · 5 Three Quarter Baths · 15,317 Sq. ft. | 12.22 Acres249 Lambert Rd Overview
- Time on Site:
- 281 days
- Visits:
- 0
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.
249 Lambert Rd Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 15,317
- Price/Sq.ft. $966
- Lot 12.22 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: False
Building Information
- Year Built: 1929
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County Or Parish: Santa Barbara
- MLS Area Major: Carpinteria
General Information
- Disclosures: Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Zone
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Property Condition: Additions/Alter
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Zoning: AG-I-20
Interior
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 0
- Bathrooms Half: 6
- Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 5
- Bathrooms Total: 11.00
- Bedrooms Total: 1
General Information
- Common Walls: Detached/No Common Walls
- Cooling: Central
- Entry Location: Ground Level w/steps
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Tile
- Foundation Details: Raised
- Heating: Forced Air
- Interior Features: Basement - Partial, Beamed Ceiling(s), Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Crown Moldings, Living Room Deck Attached, Other, Paneled Walls, Storage Space, High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Living Area: 15317
- Living Area Source: Owner
- Rooms: Basement, Breakfast Area, Center Hall, Separate Family Room, Rec Room, Powder, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Guest House, Bonus Room, Library, Den/Office, Dining Room, Dining Area, Lanai, Living Room, Office, Other, Studio, Study/Office, Sun
- Security Features: Exterior Security Lights, Fire Sprinklers, Resident Manager
- Spa Features: None
- Spa: False
- Stories: 2
- Window Features: Awning, Custom Window Covering, Drapes/Curtains, Screens, Window Blinds
Exterior
Parking Information
- Open Parking Spaces: 67
- Parking Total: 67
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Agricultural, Lawn, Landscaped, Street Paved, Street Lighting, Resident Manager, Yard, Walk Street, Utilities - Overhead, Street Concrete
- Lot Size Acres: 12.2200
- Lot Size Area: 532303
- Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Water Source: District
Waterfront/View
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Spanish Colonial
- Construction Materials: Combination, Other, Stucco
- Direction Faces: East
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck(s), Porch, Wood, Lanai, Living Room Deck Attached, Other - See Remarks, Tile
- Roof: Clay
General Information
- Fencing: Partial
- Horse: 0
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Other, GuestHouse
- Pool Features: None
- Pool Private: False
- Sewer: In Street Paid