1637 Grove Rd

About This Home

Peaceful 1BR ADU w/ Private patio, In-Unit Laundry & All Utilities – Mt. Merritt (El Cajon) Quiet, turnkey 1-bedroom ADU in the Mt. Merritt neighborhood of El Cajon (92020). This is a brand-new, fully furnished, stand-alone unit located behind the main home with its own private patio, entrance, and parking. Ideal for a single professional, grad student, or long-term travel/remote worker who wants a peaceful place to come home to with easy access to freeways, hospitals, colleges, and downtown San Diego. RENT & DEPOSIT • $2,600 per month – fully furnished, all utilities included • $2,000 security deposit BASIC DETAILS • 1 bedroom / 1 bath • Approx. 528 sq ft • Brand-new construction, fully insulated • Located behind the main home – quiet, private setting • Separate, private entrance • Dedicated parking for this unit INTERIOR FEATURES • Separate bedroom with comfortable queen-size bed • Living area with vaulted ceiling, and wall-mounted smart tv. • Full kitchen with: – Full-size stove/oven – Full-size refrigerator – Small dishwasher – Plates, silverware, and basic cookware/kitchen essentials • 10 ft vaulted ceilings with excellent natural light – feels open and airy • In-unit washer & dryer (no shared laundry) • Mini-split A/C and heat for efficient, quiet climate control • Fully furnished: bed, seating, table/desk, and kitchen basics – bring your suitcase and move in EXTERIOR FEATURES • Private quiet area away from traffic and noise, great for relaxing outside UTILITIES INCLUDED (All included in the rent based on normal single-occupant residential use.) • Electricity • Water • Trash • High-speed internet • Landscaping service LOCATION & APPROX. DRIVE TIMES Quiet Mt. Merritt residential area outside the city of El Cajon with very easy freeway access (8, 125, 52). Typical drive times, traffic permitting: • Sharp Grossmont Hospital (La Mesa): ~10–12 minutes • UCSD East Campus / Alvarado area hospitals & clinics: ~15 minutes • Kaiser Zion Medical Center (Grantville): ~15 minutes • Sharp Memorial / Kaiser San Diego (Kearny Mesa area): ~20 minutes • UCSD Hillcrest / Rady Children’s / Scripps Mercy: ~20 minutes • Grossmont College: ~10 minutes • Cuyamaca College: ~15 minutes • SDSU main campus & Snapdragon Stadium: ~15–20 minutes • El Cajon Transit Center (trolley & bus hub): ~10–12 minutes • Downtown San Diego / Petco Park: ~25–30 minutes • Mission & Pacific Beach area: ~25–30 minutes • Groceries & big-box shopping (ALDI, Albertsons, Vons, Sprouts, Costco, Walmart, etc.): generally ~10–20 minutes LEASE TERMS • Seeking longer-term tenants – 12-month lease preferred. Consieration will be given to traveling professionals for shorter term stays, nursing professionals, etc. • Single occupancy • Background check and references required • No smoking in home or on property, including guests. PETS • Considered on a case-by-case basis • Additional pet deposit and pet cleaning fee required if approved • Please include details about your pet (type, size, age, crate-trained, temperament) with your inquiry If you’re looking for a quiet, clean, furnished 1BR with its own yard, laundry, parking, and all utilities included – in a convenient East County location with an easy drive to multiple hospitals, colleges, and downtown – this Mt. Merritt ADU is a great fit.