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.
Property Details
Price:
$17,900,000
MLS #:
25595477
Status:
A
Beds:
1
Baths:
11
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
cpta
Listed Date:
Sep 21, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
15,317
Total Sq Ft:
15,317
Lot Size:
532,303 sqft / 12.22 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1929
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, RF, OV, RA, HOD
Bathrooms
5 Three Quarter Bathrooms, 6 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Flooring
TILE, WOOD
Heating
FA
Laundry Features
SEE
Exterior
Construction Materials
OTH, STC
Other Structures
GH, SH
Parking Spots
67
Security Features
FS, MGR
Financial
Map
Community
- AddressLambert RD Carpinteria CA
- CityCarpinteria
- CountySanta Barbara
- Zip Code93013
Subdivisions in Carpinteria
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Carpinteria as of Oct 30, 2025
11
Single Family Listed
38
Avg DOM
4,981
Avg $ / SqFt
$20,001,727
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Lambert RD Carpinteria CA is a Single Family for sale in Carpinteria, CA, 93013. It is listed for $17,900,000 and features 1 beds, 11 baths, and has approximately 15,317 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1929. The current price per square foot is $1,169. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Carpinteria is $4,981. The average listing price for Single Family in Carpinteria is $20,001,727.
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