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.
Details
MLS #
25595477
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
House
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Year
1929
Days On Site
345
Listing Provided By
Village Properties | John Sener
Features
Bed(s)
1
Bath(s)
11 Total
SQ Feet
15,317
Basement
Y
Story(s)
2
Zoning
AG-I-20
Acreage
12.22
Property View
Yes
Interior
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air
Heating Yes / No
Yes
Cooling Yes / No
Yes
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceilings, Separate Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, See Remarks, Storage
Window Features
Blinds, Custom Coverings, Drapes, Screens
Furnished
Unfurnished
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace Yes / No
Yes
Exterior
Security Features
Fire Sprinkler System, Resident Manager
Construction Materials
Other, Stucco
Foundation Details
Raised
Lot Features
Agricultural, Lawn, Landscaped, Yard
Fencing
Partial
Parking
Parking Features
Guest, Public, Uncovered
Utilities
Utilities
Overhead Utilities
Sewer
Sewer Tap Paid
Area Information
State
CA
County
Santa Barbara
City
Carpinteria
Zip Code
93013
Area
CPTA Carpinteria
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