4159 Gilman Rd El Monte, CA 91732
River East NeighborhoodEstimated payment $9,688/month
Highlights
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Property is near public transit
- Lawn
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
About This Home
Prime 5-Unit Value-Add Investment in Rapidly Gentrifying West SGV area (No Local Rent Control) | Highly Desirable Layout SFR + Fourplex | Major CAPEX have been completed (Roof, Electrical, Sewer, and Plumbing) | First Time on Market in 21 Years. For the first time in over two decades, 4159 Gilman Rd., a 5-unit value-add investment opportunity in one of El Monte’s most rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods. Situated on a sprawling 12,100+ SF R3 lot, this unique 5-unit property features an ideal layout comprising a large single-family home in the front and a detached fourplex in the rear. This offering provides a 5.20% In-place CAP Rate with a clear upside to take it to 7.21% Proforma CAP Rate. The property was built in 1946 and consists of 2 buildings, a front single family house, and a fourplex. The property boasts a superb unit mix of all two-bedroom units, including a front house with a bonus den, and offers substantial upside potential through ADU development and laundry income. The property has undergone significant and major recent capital expenditures, including a new roof, upgraded electrical panels, a re-sleeved sewer line, a replaced main water line, and most recently a driveway recoat —significantly limiting future deferred maintenance. Most of these upgrades were completed in 2024. Two of the units in the back have been completely upgraded in 2024 with permits. Each unit has their own private backyard or side yard or deck. Located in a quiet, predominantly single-family neighborhood surrounded by new townhouse developments, the property is highly attractive to local renters. With no local rent control (subject only to CA AB 1482) and a strategic location providing consistent demand for rental unit, this asset offers the perfect blend of immediate stability and long-term wealth creation. The property has a total of 10 parking spaces (with extra land to park more). There is no parking soft story retrofit requirement in El Monte. Each unit is separately metered for electricity and gas. There is a laundry room without any machine – new owner can add coin-operated laundry machines to generate additional income. 4159 Gilman Rd benefits from a highly strategic location in one of El Monte’s most rapidly transforming residential neighborhoods. Tenants are drawn to this pocket for its quiet, tree-lined streets, while still enjoying immediate access to major employment hubs, top-tier retail, and excellent transit.
Listing Agent
Growth Investment Group Pasade Brokerage Email: han.chen@growthinvestmentgroup.com License #01749321 Listed on: 03/23/2026
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,404
Year Built
- Built in 1946 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 12,173 Sq Ft Lot
- Two or More Common Walls
- Southeast Facing Home
- Rectangular Lot
- Lawn
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Apartment
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Cosmetic Repairs Needed
- Raised Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Gas Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Parking
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
- 10 Parking Spaces
- 6 Carport Spaces
- Parking Available
- Assigned Parking
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Suburban Location
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Wall Furnace
- Natural Gas Connected
- Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 1
- Tax Tract Number 13134
- Assessor Parcel Number 8549002002
- $349 per year additional tax assessments
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- 2 Buildings
- 5 Units
- Valley
Building Details
- 5 Leased Units
- 6 Separate Electric Meters
- 5 Separate Gas Meters
- 1 Separate Water Meter
- Electric Expense $211
- Gardener Expense $1,200
- Insurance Expense $4,089
- Maintenance Expense $3,000
- Trash Expense $5,109
- Water Sewer Expense $2,936
- New Taxes Expense $18,404
- Operating Expense $35,298
- Gross Income $118,440
- Net Operating Income $80,773
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 03/23/26 | For Sale | $1,550,000 | -- | -- |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: AR26062944
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