The diverse community of Lathrop, California, a suburb of Stockton, is known for its good schools and as a great community to raise a family. Lathrop's central location in Northern San Joaquin Valley, bounded by The Bay Area, Stockton, and Sacramento, offers its residents an easy, 30-minute commute to Pleasanton, Livermore, Modesto, Lodi, Stockton, Manteca, and Tracy. It's an hour's drive to Sacramento and an hour and a half to San Francisco. That convenient proximity is one reason why so many young professionals search for new homes in Lathrop.
Founded in 1887, Lathrop is a charming community with a rich history rooted in the early days of the area's railroad expansion. Formerly known as Wilson's Station, it was a significant rail stop on the Central Pacific Railroad line that grew from a single schoolhouse and general store. The tight-knit small-town feel of Lathrop still exists today, even as more and more new communities are built in the city and throughout the area.
Lathrop has many parks, including Dos Reis Park, offering camping, playgrounds, and boat access to the San Joaquin River, and Manuel Valverde Park, featuring an array of sports fields and play areas. Mossdale Landing Community Park, also on the river, has play areas, sports fields, outdoor exercise equipment, and more. Moosedale Crossing Park is at Lathrop's historic San Joaquin Railroad Bridge and offers river access for water activities such as boating and fishing.
Well positioned with State Route 120, Interstate 205, and Interstate 5 running through its city borders, Lathrop continues to see growth as a prime location for master-planned developments in the Stockton-Lodi metro area. There are currently 36 new home builders constructing homes in 127 new neighborhoods throughout the city. Other popular cities in the area for new subdivision include Mountain House and Manteca.
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Stay within your budget. Here are all of the Lathrop subdivisions with new homes in popular price ranges.
Market Overview: New Construction Homes in Lathrop, CA
Here is a quick overview of new housing developments in Lathrop and the new construction market for new build homes in Lathrop:
| City | Lathrop |
| State | California |
| Metro Area | Stockton & Lodi |
| Subdivisions | 127 |
| Move in Ready Homes | 354 |
| Homes Under Construction | 126 |
| Starting Price | $414,000 |
| Average Price | $687,892 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $279 |
| New Home Builders | 36 |
| Builders in Lathrop | - K. Hovnanian® Homes
- Richmond American Homes
- Tri Pointe Homes
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Customizable Options in Lathrop
| Floor Plans Available | 450 |
| Bedroom Count | 2 to 6 |
| Bathroom Count | 2 to 5 |
| Square Footage Range | 1,104 to 4,761 sq/ft. |
