Peaceful 1BR casita w/ private yard, in-unit laundry & all utilities on Mt. Merritt (El Cajon) Quiet, turnkey 1-bedroom casita in the Mt. Merritt neighborhood, outside the city of El Cajon (92020). This is a brand-new, fully furnished, stand-alone casita located behind the main home with its own private space, private entrance, and parking. Ideal for individuals looking for a quiet place, professionals, grad students, or long-term travel/remote workers who want 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. 530 sq ft Brand-new construction, fully insulated Located behind the main home. It is a quiet, private setting with a separate private entrance and dedicated parking. INTERIOR FEATURES Separate bedroom with a comfortable queen-size bed, separate living area with a wall-mounted smart TV. Full kitchen with: Full-size stove/oven Full-size refrigerator Small dishwasher 10 ft vaulted ceilings with excellent natural light, feels open and airy In-unit washer & dryer (no shared laundry) Two mini-split systems provide A/C and heat for efficient, quiet climate control as well as a ceiling fan in the bedroom and living room. *For traveling professionals and nurses requesting a shorter lease term period, necessities such as plates, silverware, cookware, a coffee maker, and kitchen essentials can be provided. Fully furnished: bed, seating, table, and kitchen basics. Bring your suitcase and move in. EXTERIOR FEATURES Private outdoor area dedicated to this Casita, 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 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: ~20 -25 minutes Mission & Pacific Beach area: ~20-25 minutes Groceries & big-box shopping (ALDI, Albertsons, Vons, Sprouts, Costco, Walmart, etc.): generally ~10 -20 minutes LEASE TERMS Seeking traveling professionals/nurses for short-term stays or long-term tenants, seeking a 12-month lease. Background check and references required No smoking inside the unit or on property PETS May be considered on a case-by-case basis An 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 location with an easy drive to multiple hospitals, colleges, and downtown, this Mt. Merritt casita is a great fit.
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Property Information
Subdivision Name: RANCHO EL CAJON
Living Sq. Ft: 1,962
Building Sq. Ft: 1,962
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: POR SEC 13-16-1W TCT A TR CC000262
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 56,192
Legal Lot Number: A
Acres: 1.29
Zoning Code: A70
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,962
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1933
County: San Diego County
APN: 4934232200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Sale and tax history for 1637 Grove Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Avail #1
Jun 8, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,500
$1/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,500
$1/sq ft
Apr 16, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,500
$1/sq ft
Mar 10, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,500
$1/sq ft
Feb 21, 2026
Rental Removed
$2,500
$1/sq ft
Jan 21, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,500
$1/sq ft
SDMLS #230008597
May 9, 2023
Sold
$810,000
$413/sq ft
May 9, 2023
Listed
$799,000
$407/sq ft
SINGLE LEVEL DATED HOME. .. .. 1ST TIME OFFERING. .. .
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,858 (−21.2%)
$647,336 + $212,241
$859,577
2024
$9,975 (+962.2%)
$634,644 + $208,080
$842,724
2023
$939 (+1.8%)
$622,200 + $204,000
$826,200
2022
$923 (+1.5%)
$51,707 + $30,615
$82,322
2021
$909 (+1.2%)
$50,694 + $30,015
$80,709
2020
$898 (+1.4%)
$49,700 + $29,427
$79,127
2019
$886 (+1.8%)
$49,191 + $29,126
$78,317
2018
$870 (+1.5%)
$48,227 + $28,555
$76,782
2017
$857 (+4.5%)
$46,355 + $27,448
$73,803
2016
$820 (+0.6%)
$46,355 + $27,448
$73,803
2015
$815 (+2.0%)
$45,447 + $26,910
$72,357
2014
$799
$43,889 + $25,987
$69,876
2013
$799 (+5.4%)
$43,889 + $25,987
$69,876
2012
$757 (+2.3%)
$43,691 + $25,870
$69,561
2011
$740 (+2.3%)
$42,835 + $25,363
$68,198
2010
$724
$41,996 + $24,866
$66,862
2009
$724 (+5.5%)
$41,683 + $24,681
$66,364
2008
$686
$41,783 + $24,740
$66,523
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
8/10
Fuerte Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Hillsdale Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Valhalla High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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About Casa de Oro-Mount
Helix
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, located between La Mesa and El Cajon, is a hillside and suburban Casa de Oro-Mount Helix neighborhood with winding ridge roads and wide valley views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Campo Road and Avocado Boulevard corridor, where taquerias, independent markets, and service storefronts line the drive. Mount Helix Park and its open-air amphitheater sets a civic backdrop for sunset walks and community gatherings. Residential streets mix mid-century ranch homes, view-oriented custom builds, and tucked-away cul-de-sacs under mature trees. Daily life orbits around outdoor space, with quick transitions from canyon trails to local shopping pockets. The terrain shapes a quiet, elevated feel, with scenic overlooks appearing between stone walls and palms.
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Public facts and zoning for 1637 Grove Rd
Beds
4
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,962
Stories
—
Lot Size
1.29 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1933
Year Renovated
1933
County
San Diego County
APN
4934232200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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