8939 Emperor Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91775
SOLD
FEB 2, 2026
Listed by RICHARD LI, Coldwell Banker New Century, (626) 285-8899 . Bought with Coldwell Banker New Century

$1,185,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,263 sqft (on 0.51 acres)

8939 Emperor Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91775

Est. Refi. Payment $7,514/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 2, 2026 for $1,188,800 (1% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.19M
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.1%)
Since last year
Decreased$5K (-0.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$1K (+0.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +47% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.19M
August 2026$1.19M
July 2026$1.19M
June 2026$1.2M
May 2026$1.2M
March 2026$1.19M
February 2026$1.19M
January 2026$1.17M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.33
Townhouse
$900,000
11/07/25
3
2.5
1,820
0.42
Townhouse
$895,000
09/23/25
3
2.5
1,470
0.41
Townhouse
$809,000
10/08/25
3
2.5
1,459
0.76
Townhouse
$1,112,000
03/11/26
3
2.5
2,069
0.97
Townhouse
$1,188,000
09/26/25
4
3
1,930
0.90
Townhouse
$1,070,000
07/21/26
3
3
1,966
0.72
Townhouse
$749,000
03/19/26
2
2.5
1,338
0.95
Townhouse
$1,260,000
11/14/25
4
3
1,868
0.95
Townhouse
$1,300,000
11/14/25
4
3
1,868

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.05
$1,035,000
4
1.5
1,457
Recently Sold
0.10
$1,680,000
4
5
3,463
Recently Sold
0.11
$1,705,500
4
4
2,622
Off Market
0.12
$1,448,300
3
2
1,949
Off Market
0.15
$1,239,900
4
2
1,656
Off Market
0.16
$1,379,300
3
2.5
1,706
Off Market
0.16
$1,274,500
3
2
1,383
Off Market
0.16
$5,300,000
3
2.5
3,154
Recently Sold
0.20
$1,980,000
4
3.5
2,754
Recently Sold
0.19
$1,241,200
3
1.5
1,712
Off Market
0.19
$1,760,000
4
5.5
2,587
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 2008
0.51 acre lot
2,263 sqft
$525/sqft
2 Car Garage
HOA $280/mo

About this House

Location! Location! This detached townhome is located in north San Gabriel in the award-winning Temple City school district, walking distance to Emperor Elementary School, Oak Avenue Intermediate School, and Temple City High School. The majestic double doors lead to a spacious living room area with 9 foot high ceilings ceilings with crown molding. Freshly painted interior and new laminate floors (stairs & 2nd floor). One bed and one full bath located downstairs, great for the elderly. Large kitchen area with maple cabinets and granite countertops next to a spacious and cozy dining area. Stairs lead up to a 2nd floor loft/play area. 3 bedrooms and 2 additional full baths including the master suite. Master suite includes a walk-in closet, fireplace, and jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. Central air/heating. 2-car attached garage with direct access to the home's interior. Landscaped yard with a large private back yard. Guest parking area available. Welcome Home!
8939 Emperor Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91775 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,263 sqft townhouse built in 2008. It last sold for $1,188,800 on Feb 2, 2026 (1% below the $1,198,888 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2017 with an asking price of $3,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 25, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,185,800, with a rent estimate of $4,263/month.

Home Details for 8939 Emperor Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Loft
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2263 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Range HoodDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas Starter, Primary BedroomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Standard
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Laminate, TileCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: Living RoomFloors: Laminate, Tile
View
No ViewView: None
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Direct Access,Garage,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 85

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2008
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 5381030028

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,198,888Price Per Sqft: $525/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Dec 12 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: San Gabriel
School Information
High School District: Temple City Unified

Community

Community Features: CurbsNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 4

HOA

HOA Name: Emperor GardenHOA Phone: 626-617-6110Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSHas an HOAHOA Fee: $280/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.51 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: WS25218570Living Area Range Units: Square FeetCommon Interest: CondominiumUniversal Property Id: US-06037-N-5381030028-R-N

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Maintenance Front Yard

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 2, 2026
Source: CRMLS #WS25218570
Sold
$1,188,800
Jan 27, 2026
Source: CRMLS #WS25218570
Pending
$1,198,888
Dec 15, 2025
Source: CRMLS #WS25218570
Contingent
$1,198,888
Nov 14, 2025
Source: CRMLS #WS25218570
PriceChange
$1,198,888
Price increased by 0%
Nov 13, 2025
Source: CRMLS #WS25218570
PriceChange
$1,198,000
Price decreased by 0%

Market trends in San Gabriel

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.15M
$49.5K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
Price per sq ft
$738
$4
MoM
Available listings
96

What Locals Say about San Gabriel

At least 359 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say kids play outside

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "Good neighborhood "
  • Missairica
    "Very quiet with a lot of good eateries. You’re also centrally located to dtla, Pasadena, La, San Fernando valley "
  • Mercedes Hillis
    "Yes we love our community it’s a good place to make a living the homes are great and we are a good and clean community "
  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood since 2022 and I love it. It’s honestly very safe. Everyone is very kind. No overnight parking or you will be decided but other than that I love it. Awesome city very safe."
  • Adan Madrueno Flores
    "It’s a very great and lovely city, many families and great working class too, it’s really nice and clean "
  • Yu Z.
    "I have been living here for more than 20 years. It is a very safe and peaceful area. Very convenient location with everything accessible. Great selection of restaurants for various types of good food, bars, supermarkets, shopping centers, libraries, parks, etc. It is a comfortable place to live. Good school! Friendly people! Best place I ever lived."
  • Nayeli B. C.
    "Family neighborhood. Many shops and eateries. Old historic street nearby. Nice neighborhoods. Quiet, nice areas. "
  • Claudia A.
    "It’s distance and traffic. It takes a bit to get to a freeway. I work in OC, so traffic and distance is something I deal with daily."
  • Angelasacoman73
    "Easy access to Pasadena/San Marino neighborhoods and good access to 10 and 210 freeways to get beaches or mountains for a hiking."
  • Matthew G.
    "there is always people walking their dogs around and very friendly, no issues while walking and clean"
  • Cessyna Y.
    "Many people walk their dogs but not too many nice parks where we can walk our dogs. The closest big nice park is Lacy Park in San Marino. "
  • Erica G.
    "Everyone picks up their own dogs poop. All dogs are leashed. The city makes sure all dogs are licensed."
  • Trulia User
    "Nice place, good shopping. dog parks cool weather less than 30 minutes to LA. great place for walking dog safely on sidewalks "
  • Dmarleneperez
    "This neighborhood is okay. I’ve lived in better. This isn’t the place to grow a family. You don’t see much of kids. No holiday spirit. "
  • King
    "So many Chinese restaurants and they are the best you can get in America. Not a boring city if you live near Hawaii Supermarkets. You will mainly see Asian people. "
  • Mjalcala5
    "It’s an okay area. Not the best but it will do for now. Not much of a diversity of people here but I do not plan staying here forever. And the houses are about to break down. They’re like Shacks "
  • Creger B.
    "The drivers are terrible and drive too fast. Too many people have their dogs off leash and are on the phone not paying attention "
  • Richettsp
    "I see people walking their dogs everyday. There is no problem. I assumed dog owners like living in my neighborhood ."
  • Yuri M.
    "It’s in the middle of Pasadena, Rosemead, Temple City, Alhambra, San Marino, and El Monte. A very safe and quite city to live in."
  • Euna J.
    "I had my package stolen and it’s partially gated community. Community can be decent but right outside of this community can be quite sketchy. When I used to live in pasadena, I was always jogging at night, but now living here, I don’t feel safe to jog at night "
  • Jessica L.
    "Make sure your kids take advantage of the outdoors! It’s quiet and safe to play outdoors without supervision."
  • Try L.
    "The area is okay. Pockets of very family friendly areas, but also pockets of area where I would not allow my kids to walk through."
  • Trulia User
    "I live on a Main Street with constant traffic and often poor visibility when exiting the parking lot. There are businesses on all four corners one block away "
  • Jessica L.
    "There are many families here. The streets are safe and quiet. Great place to raise a family with lots of restaurants nearby. "
  • Ange_hui
    "Where I live is quite densely populated with many apartment and condominium complexes. Not very conducive to family living."
  • David H.
    "There could be more pet friendly shops and restaurants. But Theres plenty of parks and I do see plenty of people walking their dogs even alone at night. "
  • David H.
    "I work from home but frequent Downtown LA, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Hollywood frequently. Can usually get to where I need to be in about 45 minutes even in heavy traffic. Considering some of these places are 30 miles away, it’s not that bad."
  • Gabriela O.
    "San Gabriel is a safe and pleasant neighborhood. It’s an enjoyable city. The neighborhood is quiet and safe."
  • Robertfuentes626
    "Dog owners never pick up after their dogs . That’s always poop on every corner of the side walks . I wish the dog owners can pick up after their dogs finish up. "
  • Erika H.
    "Some places still hold their charm of San Gabriel from years ago. It’s changed a lot but still a nice place for asian food, too. "
  • Amelia N.
    "Lots of cultural events! Can get super festive. Good food specially Asian food. Peaceful clean neighborhood. "
  • Mohammad
    "Peaceful area, safe and quiet with minimum issues, best school system with access to hiking, malls, park and restaurants "
  • Ryan H.
    "San Gabriel is a great place to live. I would stay here but it’s just getting to expensive to rent. "

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Frequently asked questions about 8939 Emperor Ave

  • What is 8939 Emperor Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8939 Emperor Ave in San Gabriel, CA is $1,185,800.
  • What is the price history for 8939 Emperor Ave?
    8939 Emperor Ave in San Gabriel, CA last sold for $1,188,800 in February 2026.
  • Is San Gabriel a buyer's or seller's market?
    San Gabriel is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in San Gabriel?
    The median sale price in San Gabriel is $1.15M. That is down $49.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 8939 Emperor Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8939 Emperor Ave in San Gabriel, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 8939 Emperor Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8939 Emperor Ave in San Gabriel, CA has laundry facilities.

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