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Planned Unit Development (Pud)Residential
$652,531$366 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $176,500 on Dec 8, 1997

3978 ROWLAND AVE

EL MONTE, CA 91731
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,782 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,883 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$653K
$602K low$703K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$176,500 · Dec 8, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,783 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$328,365 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$102,674
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$225,691
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$321,927

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Planned Unit Development (Pud)
CountyLOS ANGELES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Encinita Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.9 mi
H
Rosemead High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Muscatel Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Rosemead Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 91731These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.441

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,798
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,740 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,627
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,072
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

3978 Rowland Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Los Angeles County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in El Monte 91731
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in El Monte 91731
  • Among the smallest lots in El Monte 91731
  • Newer than 91% of homes in El Monte 91731

What homes are worth in El Monte 91731

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$465K$1M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in El Monte 91731.

How it measures up in El Monte 91731

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in El Monte 91731.

Estimated value$652,531
CheaperTypical $692,403Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$366
CheaperTypical $550Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,782 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size1,883 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 3978 Rowland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEl Monte 91731Los Angeles County
Estimated valuepricier than$652,53134% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3666% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,782 ft²76% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,883 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than199791% of homes90% of homes

About 3978 Rowland Ave

How much is 3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA is $652,531 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $601,843 to $703,219. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA last sell?

3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA last sold on Dec 8, 1997 for $176,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA?

3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,782 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA built?

3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

What schools serve 3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA?

3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA is assigned to Encinita Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Rosemead High School (high), rated A-; Muscatel Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Rosemead Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA compare to other homes in El Monte 91731?

Among the 4,113 homes in El Monte 91731, it is worth more than 34% of them ($652,531 against a typical $692,403), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($366 against a typical $550), it is bigger than 76% of them (1,782 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,883 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1997 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Los Angeles County, it is worth more than 24% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3978 Rowland Ave, El Monte, CA was $4,783. The county assessed it at $328,365.

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