A rare opportunity! The 'Love House'- 1 of 5 vintage beach cottages built by Mike Love of the Beach Boys. Peeks of ocean views from the master. Open living room/kitchen area offers indoor/outdoor living with folding doors that open to spacious entertaining deck. Only one row back from the bluff and the steps at Mesa Ln, this adorable home offers SB beach living at its best!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$2,078Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bartron Real Estate Group Bartron•DRE #01005021• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with Jim Alzina• Sotheby's International Realty
Seldom on the market – known as the “Love House” beach cottage, steps to the beach w/access from backyard. Living room w/appr 16’ high window, freestanding fireplace. 3 bdrms w/ocean view from the master and the 2 smaller bedrooms w/built-in lofts. Wonderful yard with coral tree and lush lawn. High beamed ceilings, 7,000 sq.ft lot.
Public Records
Nov 6, 1987
Sold
$287,000
$214/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 15, 1984
Sold
$163,000
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,253 (+1.7%)
$1,116,485 + $838,858
$1,955,343
2024
$19,907 (+20.9%)
$1,094,594 + $822,410
$1,917,004
2023
$16,464 (+1.7%)
$1,073,132 + $806,285
$1,879,417
2022
$16,182 (+2.3%)
$1,052,091 + $499,303
$1,551,394
2021
$15,811 (+1.0%)
$1,031,462 + $489,513
$1,520,975
2020
$15,648 (+1.8%)
$1,011,238 + $479,915
$1,491,153
2019
$15,375 (+1.4%)
$1,000,869 + $474,995
$1,475,864
2018
$15,158 (+5.4%)
$981,245 + $465,682
$1,446,927
2017
$14,387 (+5.3%)
$911,000 + $454,000
$1,365,000
2016
$13,659 (+9.4%)
$911,000 + $454,000
$1,365,000
2015
$12,480 (+4.7%)
$868,000 + $432,000
$1,300,000
2014
$11,921 (+9.9%)
$751,000 + $374,000
$1,125,000
2013
$10,852 (+1.2%)
$751,000 + $374,000
$1,125,000
2012
$10,721 (−3.4%)
$683,000 + $340,000
$1,023,000
2011
$11,099 (−10.5%)
$683,000 + $340,000
$1,023,000
2009
$12,399 (+23.5%)
$799,000 + $320,000
$1,119,000
2008
$10,039
$730,641 + $243,546
$974,187
Tax history for 2409 Medcliff Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,253 (+1.7%)
$1,116,485 + $838,858
$1,955,343
2024
$19,907 (+20.9%)
$1,094,594 + $822,410
$1,917,004
2023
$16,464 (+1.7%)
$1,073,132 + $806,285
$1,879,417
2022
$16,182 (+2.3%)
$1,052,091 + $499,303
$1,551,394
2021
$15,811 (+1.0%)
$1,031,462 + $489,513
$1,520,975
2020
$15,648 (+1.8%)
$1,011,238 + $479,915
$1,491,153
2019
$15,375 (+1.4%)
$1,000,869 + $474,995
$1,475,864
2018
$15,158 (+5.4%)
$981,245 + $465,682
$1,446,927
2017
$14,387 (+5.3%)
$911,000 + $454,000
$1,365,000
2016
$13,659 (+9.4%)
$911,000 + $454,000
$1,365,000
2015
$12,480 (+4.7%)
$868,000 + $432,000
$1,300,000
2014
$11,921 (+9.9%)
$751,000 + $374,000
$1,125,000
2013
$10,852 (+1.2%)
$751,000 + $374,000
$1,125,000
2012
$10,721 (−3.4%)
$683,000 + $340,000
$1,023,000
2011
$11,099 (−10.5%)
$683,000 + $340,000
$1,023,000
2009
$12,399 (+23.5%)
$799,000 + $320,000
$1,119,000
2008
$10,039
$730,641 + $243,546
$974,187
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
1,312
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Barbara County
APN
041330045
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Jun 5, 2025 • Final
Residential
Install a new energy storage system including a Tesla Powerwall, an energy system disconnect, and a Tesla backup switch.
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Dining Information
Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Rev Osmosis