Rear Cottage style house with two bedrooms, two baths, newer construction in 2020 by renowned architect Joan Swartz and custom interiors by designer Alison Kandler, nestled in the north of Montana Ave., neighborhood, in the heart of Santa Monica. This ADU home exudes charm with impeccable construction details throughout. Upon entering the property, you are greeted by the scents of landscaped plantings and lush flowering wisteria, roses, Calle lilies, daisies, jasmine, and grassy small yard. A flagstone walkway leads you to clear glass double door entry with skylight above, shedding the natural sunlight into the first floor living space. A traditional L shape kitchen with quartz countertops, custom blue sky backsplash tiles, crisp white timeless shaker custom cabinetry, GE Monogram refrigerator, microwave and environ friendly electric range. Living room with media cabinet (pre-wired wall for TV) and small dining area, recessed lights on dimmers and unique light fixtures add a luxurious feel of the space - not your standard cookie-cutter construction. Adjacent to the kitchen, is a well-equipped laundry room with accent wallpaper, plenty of built-in cabinets, and side by side washer-dryer. First floor bedroom with vaulted ceilings, remote ceiling fan and bonus room (office or sitting room) with full bathroom. Second bedroom is upstairs, with pitched ceilings, operable skylights, recessed lighting, several closets, plus linen closet and full bathroom. Additional enhancements include transom windows, luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom blinds, plantation shutters, black out blinds, full-size washer/dryer, two luxury bathrooms with large shower, closet with organizers and chest of drawers, double pane windows, heat and A/C mini split system, ample storage in clever tuck-a-way areas and exterior accent lighting. Utilities included in rental fee are water, trash, gas, electricity, and gardener. Many more details! A special opportunity to rent a newer constructed rear ADU home in the prestigious Gillette Square neighborhood, north of Montana Avenue in Santa Monica.
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House for rent
$7,500/mo
245 21st St, Santa Monica, CA 90402
2beds
1,200sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Singlefamily
Available now
No pets
Air conditioner, ceiling fan
In unit laundry
On street parking
-- Heating
What's special
Black out blindsFlagstone walkwayGrassy small yardLinen closetCloset with organizersLandscaped plantingsCalle lilies
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Walk In Closet
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: 4278026019
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Garbage, Gas, Water
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Monica
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1+Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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8/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $7,500$6/sqft |
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8/12/2025 | Listing removed | $7,500$6/sqft |
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8/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $7,500+7.1%$6/sqft |
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5/10/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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5/3/2024 | Price change | $7,000-6.7%$6/sqft |
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