1637 Grove Rd #A

Peaceful 1BR ADU w/ Private Yard, In-Unit Laundry & All Utilities Mt. Merritt (El Cajon) Quiet, turnkey 1-bedroom ADU in the Mt. Merritt neighborhood, ouside the city of El Cajon (92020). This is a brand-new, fully furnished, stand-alone unit located behind the main home with its own private space, 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 2,500 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 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) Two mini-split systems providing A/C and heat for efficient, quiet climate control Fully furnished: bed, seating, table, and kitchen basics bring your suitcase and move in EXTERIOR FEATURES Private outdoor area dedicated to this ADU great for relaxing outside Unit is set back from the street for added privacy and quiet 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 in 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 Single occupancy strongly preferred Background check and references required No smoking inside the unit PETS May be considered on a case-by-case basis Additional pet deposit and pet cleaning fee may be required if approved Please include details about your pet (type, size, age, crate-trained, temperament) with your inquiry RENT PAYMENT Rent is paid directly to the owner each month (e.g., Zelle, check, or other mutually agreed method) No third-party property management company and no outside payment app required If you're looking for a quiet, clean, furnished 1BR with its own outdoor space, 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.