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202 Monte Cristo Pl - Former Cambria Air Force Station 34.14 Acres of Commercial Land Offered at $1,350,000 in Cambria, CA 93428
Investment Highlights
- Former Cambria Air Force Station
- 32 Existing Buildings/Structures — radar towers, barracks, operations buildings, and support facilities
- Historic Cold War Landmark (U.S. Air Force Radar Station, 1951–1980)
- 34± Acres atop a commanding coastal ridge above Cambria
- Buyer to Perform Full Due Diligence regarding zoning, utilities, and environmental conditions
- Minutes to Cambria Village, Moonstone Beach, and Hearst Castle
Executive Summary
Perched high above the Pacific Ocean on California’s Central Coast, the Former Cambria Air Force Station is a striking 34± acre hilltop compound — a Cold War landmark reborn as a rare opportunity for visionaries, developers, and preservationists.
Originally commissioned in the early 1950s as part of the U.S. Air Force’s radar defense network, the site was operational through 1980 and remains an unmistakable feature of Cambria. Thirty-two (32) buildings and structures — radar towers, barracks, operations centers, bowling alley, and support facilities — still stand, preserving the site’s historic character.
Amidst this historic setting, a spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence. This unique combination of historic legacy and secluded living creates a truly one-of-a-kind estate.
Today, this private, gated property offers an unparalleled canvas for adaptive reuse, luxury retreat, institutional campus, or private estate development (subject to county approval). Its scale, infrastructure, and location make it one of the most distinctive real estate offerings on California’s Central Coast.
Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding zoning, entitlements, utilities, and environmental assessments.
Property Facts Under Contract
| Price | $1,350,000 | Property Type | Land |
| Sale Type | Investment or Owner User | Property Subtype | Commercial |
| Sale Condition | Redevelopment Project | Proposed Use | Mixed Use |
| No. Lots | 1 | Total Lot Size | 34.14 AC |
| Zoning | Recreation - Call the county of San Luis Obispo Building and Planning Dept for potential uses. | ||
| Price | $1,350,000 |
| Sale Type | Investment or Owner User |
| Sale Condition | Redevelopment Project |
| No. Lots | 1 |
| Property Type | Land |
| Property Subtype | Commercial |
| Proposed Use | Mixed Use |
| Total Lot Size | 34.14 AC |
| Zoning | Recreation - Call the county of San Luis Obispo Building and Planning Dept for potential uses. |
1 Lot Available
Lot
| Price | $1,350,000 | Lot Size | 34.14 AC |
| Price Per AC | $39,543.06 |
| Price | $1,350,000 |
| Price Per AC | $39,543.06 |
| Lot Size | 34.14 AC |
34.00± acres of contiguous hilltop real property Perched on a ridge with sweeping, unobstructed Pacific Ocean views 32 Existing Buildings / Radar & Support Structures Significant site visibility and presence from adjacent coastal corridor
Description
Sale is subject to U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval and overbid procedures. Any party who wishes to overbid must appear at the overbid (auction) hearing. Buyer to tender a cash deposit (by cashier’s check) payable to the Better Escrow Services and delivered to Trustee's attorney at least 24 hours prior to sale hearing. Sale Date 7/7/26 Time: 10 am Location: Courtroom 201, 1415 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 and via ZoomGov Initial overbid of $20,000 with each additional bid in $10,000 increments. Delivery of $135,000 deposit to trustee 24 hours before hearing payable to "Better Escrow Service" plus written evidence of financial ability. No contingencies. Perched high above the Pacific Ocean with sweeping, unobstructed coastal views, the former Cambria Air Force Station spans 34± acres and includes 32 existing buildings and structures — radar towers, barracks, operations facilities, and support buildings. The property also features one primary residence with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a kitchen equipped with granite countertops and double ovens, offering modern comfort amidst historic charm. A remarkable Cold War landmark with secure gated access, this hilltop property offers commanding presence, privacy, and boundless potential for creative redevelopment. Imagine transforming this extraordinary site into a private compound, hospitality retreat, research campus, or other visionary project (subject to county approval). Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding zoning, entitlements, utilities, and environmental assessments.
Property Taxes
| Parcel Number | 013-181-005 | Improvements Assessment | $139,378 |
| Land Assessment | $2,648,436 | Total Assessment | $2,787,814 |
Property Taxes
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202 Monte Cristo Pl - Former Cambria Air Force Station