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Beds Baths Rent Availability
1 Bathroom

Total Monthly Price

$3,300
12 Month Lease
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Total Monthly Price
$3,300
12 Month Lease
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2401 21st St

Rare beautiful fully furnished 1-bedroom, 1-bath Santa Monica ADU set within one of the most extraordinary private botanical gardens you'll find anywhere in West LA. This standalone California cottage offers the privacy and serenity of a secluded... retreat while sitting just minutes from the beach, Main Street, and Montana Avenue's premier shops and dining. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area is bright and airy, anchored by wide-plank luxury vinyl flooring, recessed lighting, and oversized windows framing lush garden views on multiple sides. The living room is tastefully furnished with a gray tufted sofa, glass coffee table, wall-mounted flat screen TV, and a walnut media console. A dedicated workspace with desk and ergonomic chair makes this an ideal setup for remote professionals. The kitchen is fully equipped and beautifully appointed with floor-to-ceiling gray shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, a marble-look backsplash, and a full suite of stainless steel appliances including a KitchenAid French door refrigerator, five-burner gas range, over-range microwave, and dishwasher. A round dining table with chairs sits adjacent to the kitchen for an easy everyday flow. The bedroom is comfortably sized with recessed lighting, LVP flooring, a mirrored sliding door closet, and a clerestory window for natural light and privacy. It opens directly to a private outdoor patio through a full-width sliding glass door a standout indoor-outdoor feature. The bath is spa-caliber, featuring floor-to-ceiling marble-look tile, a frameless glass-enclosed shower, white shaker vanity, quartz countertop, and brushed nickel fixtures throughout. The unit is equipped with a ductless mini-split HVAC system for year-round comfort, a smart home panel, and central HVAC. Fully furnished and move-in ready. The surrounding grounds are nothing short of remarkable! A mature, curated drought-tolerant botanical garden featuring rare cacti, towering aloes, succulents, paver pathways, and specimen trees cultivated over decades. Multiple outdoor seating areas on the private patio and throughout the garden create a sanctuary feel rarely found in any urban rental.

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease

Contact

Sotheby's International Realty
Erik Thordal-Christensen
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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Furnished
  • Heat - Central
  • Heat - Floor/Wall
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Shopping Centers

Sunset Park Plaza Walk: 12 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Stockton Center Walk: 13 min Distance: 0.7 mi
Lincoln Center Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi

Transit / Subway

26Th St/Bergamont Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi
17 St/ Smc Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.3 mi
Expo/Bundy Walk: 30 min Distance: 1.6 mi
Downtown Santa Monica Walk: 38 min Distance: 2.0 mi
Expo / Sepulveda Station Walk: 46 min Distance: 2.4 mi

Airports

Los Angeles International Drive: 17 min Distance: 8.5 mi
Bob Hope Drive: 32 min Distance: 21.5 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Santa Monica Coll. Walk: 10 min Distance: 0.5 mi
The Art Inst., Los Angeles Walk: 18 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Santa Monica Coll., Airport Walk: 24 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Santa Monica Coll., Academy Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi

Parks and Recreation

Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Walk: 43 min Distance: 2.3 mi
Santa Monica State Beach Walk: 52 min Distance: 2.7 mi
Ballona Creek Trail - Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Access Drive: 11 min Distance: 4.6 mi
Mathias Botanical Garden Drive: 11 min Distance: 5.6 mi
Will Rogers State Historic Park Drive: 15 min Distance: 6.5 mi

Schools

Grant Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
7
Out of 10
John Adams Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Pacific Point Academy And Learning Center
Grades 1-9
Private
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Walkability

Very friendly

Walkability

80/ 100

Transit

Fairly friendly

Transit

50/ 100

Bikeability

Moderately friendly

Bikeability

70/ 100

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About the Listing Agent

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Erik Thordal-Christensen

LISTING AGENT

Sotheby's International Realty

Erik was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and raised in Los Angeles, California, where he began his professional journey as a ballet dancer with Los Angeles Ballet. Alongside his early success in the performing arts, he earned his California real estate license at the age of 19, demonstrating an early commitment to building a multifaceted career. Erik’s professional path has taken him across the United States—from Boston, Massachusetts, to Sarasota, Florida, and ultimately to Oklahoma City—while his dance career has spanned both the U.S. and Europe. With over 12 years as a professional ballet dancer, he brings discipline, resilience, and artistry to every endeavor he pursues. Real estate has remained a parallel passion throughout his career. Erik became a real estate investor at 21 and continues to actively grow his portfolio and deepen his market expertise. Driven by a love of teaching and mentorship, he is passionate about guiding others in real estate while continually expanding his own knowledge of the business. Today, Erik approaches this next chapter of his professional journey with focus, energy, and purpose.

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