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. Read More