Lanthrop is booming with huge masterplanned developments and a growing population, but is still a small, quaint town. It is in San Joaquin County, California and part of the Stockton-Lodi metro area. Just nine miles south of Stockton right on the 5. The relatively affordable housing and proximity to Stockton, make it attractive to families.
The City of Lathrop, founded in 1887, began with just a general store and a schoolhouse. After the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad in 1870, Wilson's Station, as it was known, became an important rail stop.
Lathrop's San Joaquin Railroad Bridge is a historical site located at Mossdale Crossing, on the San Joaquin River. It represents the Transcontinental Railroad's final link to the Pacific Coast. Construction began simultaneously in Oakland and Sacramento, connecting the two and finally meeting at the San Joaquin River. Today the area is the site of the Mossdale Crossing Regional Park, featuring a boat ramp and floating dock with access to the river for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and more.
Lathrop features several other popular community parks with playgrounds, ball fields, general recreation opportunities, a skate park, and several dog parks. Recreational opportunities in Lanthrop aboud. Its proximity to Stockton and Lodi allows convenient access to the urban amenities and job opportunities those cities offer.
Just a quick drive from Stockton, south along Interstate 5, Lathrop is one of the most popular new construction locations in the Stockton-Lodi metropolitan area with 68 new home communities and 28 new home builders to choose from. Just to the east, Manteca has has many new construction home communities as well.
Market Overview: New Construction in Lathrop, CA
Here is a quick overview of housing developments in Lathrop, as well as the new construction outlook for new build homes in Lathrop:
| City | Lathrop |
| State | California |
| Metro Area | Stockton & Lodi |
| Subdivisions | 68 |
| Quick Move in Homes | 143 |
| Homes Under Construction | 103 |
| Starting Price | $425,000 |
| Average Price | $764,268 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $289 |
| Home Builders | 28 |
| Builders in Lathrop | - Pulte Homes
- Kiper Homes
- Tri Pointe Homes
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Customizable Options in Lathrop
| Floor Plans Available | 262 |
| Bedroom Count | 2 to 6 |
| Bathroom Count | 2 to 4 |
| Square Footage Range | 222 to 4,814 sq/ft. |
