Class A Distribution Warehouse for Lease – 4187 Temple City Blvd, El Monte, CA

Warehouse For Lease in 4187 Temple City Blvd, El Monte, CA

Large-format, Class A distribution buildings don't come up for lease often in El Monte and when they do, they tend to move fast. This one at 4187 Temple City Boulevard is the kind of opportunity that serious logistics and distribution operators should look at carefully before it's gone.

At just over 164,000 square feet on approximately 7.4 acres, this freestanding building was purpose-built for high-throughput distribution. It was constructed in 2016, which means you're getting a modern building spec without the aging infrastructure headaches that come with older industrial stock. Everything here was designed with serious operational needs in mind, from the loading dock configuration to the power supply to the fire suppression system.

The Building Itself

Let's start with the basics: 30 feet of clear height throughout the warehouse. That's enough vertical clearance to run multi-level racking systems and genuinely maximize your cubic storage capacity rather than just your floor footprint. In a market where every square foot of usable space matters, that ceiling height is a real operational advantage.

The loading infrastructure is equally well thought out. There are 21 dock high positions in total, with 13 hydraulic lifts, 2 load levelers, 13 dock seals, and dock locks throughout. On top of that, there are 8 grade-level doors and 2 of those can be converted to additional dock positions if your operation needs more dock capacity down the road. That kind of flexibility is genuinely useful when your distribution volume grows or your freight mix changes.

The office component is around 8,217 square feet and finished to a high standard. It's not an afterthought tacked onto a warehouse, it's a proper office environment that can support a meaningful administrative or management team on-site.

One feature that sets this building apart from a lot of comparable product in the market is the climate-controlled warehouse. The building has an air handling system and large industrial fans throughout, which keeps the interior temperature regulated year-round. If you're handling temperature-sensitive goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, electronics, or anything else that doesn't do well in extreme heat, this is a meaningful operational advantage,especially through Southern California summers.

Power comes in at 3,000 amps (277/480V), which is substantial and supports high-demand operations including automated material handling equipment, refrigeration systems, and intensive lighting. Speaking of material handling, an existing material handling system may potentially be available with the space, which could represent a significant cost saving depending on your needs.

The truck court is fully secured and built on concrete, with 42 trailer parking stalls dedicated to the yard. That's not a small number. Trailer storage on-site means your inbound and outbound freight doesn't have to be perfectly synchronized, you have room to stage, hold, and work. There are also 196 auto parking stalls for employees and visitors, which matters when you're staffing a large warehouse operation across multiple shifts.

Security is taken seriously here: the yard is fully enclosed and gated, and the concrete court construction means the surface holds up under heavy truck traffic over time without the deterioration you see with asphalt yards.

The fire suppression system is ESFR K-25, which is one of the more robust suppression specifications you'll find in a building like this. It's designed to handle high-piled storage and meets the requirements for a wide range of commodity classifications without the need for in-rack sprinklers in many configurations, something your fire protection engineer and insurance carrier will both appreciate.

Location and Access

El Monte sits at a genuine freeway crossroads in the eastern San Gabriel Valley, and 4187 Temple City Boulevard takes full advantage of that. You've got access to the I-10, the I-605, the I-710, and the CA-210, four distinct freeway corridors that let you move product in virtually every direction across the LA basin and beyond.

For regional distribution, the math works well. You're within roughly 5 miles of downtown El Monte and the heart of the SGV, and within about 10 miles of a huge swath of the LA basin's consumer population. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are reachable on the 605 and the 710, making inbound container freight manageable. Ontario International Airport is to the east for air freight-sensitive operations.

The surrounding area is mature industrial, you're not in a mixed-use zone where truck traffic creates friction with neighbors. Temple City Boulevard itself handles heavy commercial traffic comfortably, and the building's setback and site layout give trucks room to maneuver without spilling onto the street.

This property is institutionally owned and managed by Nuveen Real Estate, which means professional ownership, responsive management, and a landlord that has the resources and track record to be a long-term partner rather than just a check casher.

Who Should Be Looking at This

Realistically, this is a building for an operator that needs serious capacity. E-commerce fulfillment at scale, third-party logistics providers, regional distribution hubs for national brands, food and beverage distribution (the climate control is a plus here), pharmaceutical or consumer goods companies with temperature-sensitive product lines, this building is built for all of them. The combination of 21 dock positions, 30-foot clear height, 3,000 amps, climate control, and a secured concrete yard is a specification that a lot of tenants need but can't find in a single building in this market.

PROPERTY DETAILS:

• Address: 4187 Temple City Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91731
• Building Size: ±164,284 SF freestanding
• Site Size: ±7.4 acres
• Year Built: 2016
• Clear Height: 30 feet
• Office Space: ±8,217 SF high-end offices
• Dock High Positions: 21 total (13 hydraulic lifts, 2 load levelers, 13 dock seals & dock locks)
• Grade-Level Doors: 8 (2 convertible to additional dock positions)
• Trailer Parking: 42 stalls
• Auto Parking: 196 stalls
• Power: 3,000 Amps (277/480V)
• Fire Suppression: ESFR K-25 system
• Climate Control: Air handling system with large industrial fans throughout warehouse
• Yard: Fully secured, concrete truck court
• Warehouse Restrooms: Yes, included
• Material Handling System: Potentially available with the space
• Freeway Access: I-10, I-605, I-710, CA-210
• Ownership: Institutionally owned and managed (Nuveen Real Estate)
• Listing Broker: Cushman & Wakefield
• Availability: Contact broker for details

Leasing Contacts

This listing is represented exclusively by Cushman & Wakefield. To schedule a tour or discuss terms, reach out directly:

Erik Larson, Executive Managing Director — 213.955.5126  Erik.Larson@cushwake.com

Chris Tolles, Executive Managing Director — 213.955.5129 | Chris.Tolles@cushwake.com

Robin Dodson, Executive Managing Director — 213.955.6460 | Robin.Dodson@cushwake.com

Maya Schirn, Associate — 213.236.4931 | Maya.Schirn@cushwake.com