Tucked into the foothills of the Diablo Range is Mountain House, a small suburban city made up of several master-planned residential communities. It wasn’t until 2024 that Mountain House was officially incorporated as an independent city, making it one of the newest municipalities in the region. The city’s family-oriented amenities and convenience to major employers in the Bay Area attract scores of commuters looking for lower housing costs. “Most people will start their search for affordable housing near the Bay Area in Mountain House before going farther east,” says Mike Samawi, a local Realtor with Team Samawi at Compass. He also notes that most people in this area will need a car to get around, as there is limited public transportation. In 2020, when Mountain House was still considered a census-designated community and not a city, the population was just under 25,000 residents.
Residents play basketball at the Central Community Park in the City of Mountain House.
The City of Mountain House was established in 2024.
The City of Mountain House is a rural city.
The City of Mountain House is a growing community.
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Homes clustered in planned villages
The median price of a home in Mountain House hovers around $1 million, with listings spending an average of 22 days on the market before being sold. Residential properties in this city are grouped into separate communities known as “villages.” As of early 2025, Wicklund, Altamont, Questa, Hansen, Bethany, Cordes and College Park were the city’s established villages. Most homes here are new builds constructed in the 21st century with a mix of contemporary-style and Mediterranean architecture. Properties sit along an extensive web of quiet residential streets lined with meticulously landscaped front yards, well-maintained sidewalks and various trees.
The City of Mountain House has many new master plan communities to choose from.
The City of Mountain House is the gate way to the Bay Area.
Spanish style homes can be found in the City of Mountain House.
Craftsman homes are available in the City of Mountain House.
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Students zoned for Lammersville Joint Unified School District
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade who live in Mountain House are served by the Lammersville Joint Unified School District, which receives an overall A rating from Niche. The district has eight elementary schools serving kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Students in grades nine through 12 can attend the A-rated Mountain House High School, which was named No. 1 on Niche’s 2025 “Best High Schools for STEM in Stockton Area” list. Mountain House is also home to numerous preschools, after-school programs and Montessori academies.
Altamont Elementary in the City of Mountain House sits on several acres.
Altamont Elementary School in the City of Mountain House is a great public school option.
Bethany Elementary is where the locals send there children in the City of Mountain House.
The City of Mountain House High School serves students in the Southwest San Joaquin County community.
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Arya Farm Market offers fresh local produce
Mountain House has a few shopping centers with grocery stores, local and chain eateries and gas stations. At Arya Farm Produce, residents can browse fresh produce from the vast farmlands surrounding the city. However, for most shopping and dining options, people make the 8-mile drive southeast into the neighboring city of Tracy, a much larger urban area with a downtown and several retail outlets along Interstate 205. Directly south of Mountain House is the Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Factory Outlet, where visitors can indulge in award-winning chocolate sweets and other saccharine desserts.
The City of Mountain House residents get there fresh produce at the Farmers Market.
Ghirardelli is where you go in the City of Mountain House for a tasty treat.
The City of Mountain House Bar and Grill is where the locals go to relax and hang out.
Condes Plaza in City of Mountain House where you go to get those quick items.
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Villages have their own community park
All residential villages in Mountain House are built to incorporate a five-acre community park with family-friendly recreational amenities. In addition to these village-specific parks are other city-owned outdoor spaces like the Central Community Park and the Mountain House Creek Park, where residents access Creek Trail, a gravel-laden walking path. The city also has proximity to nearby waterways like the Bethany Reservoir and Old River; just north of Mountain House is the Rivers End Marina and adjacent Lyman Yacht Club. Residents can also head into the bordering Diablo Mountains to find an extensive network of hiking trails.
Play a game of baseball at the Central Community Park in the City of Mountain House.
The City of Mountain House has several parks for its residents to enjoy.
The City of Mountain House Community Park is a local favorite.
The City of Mountain House has many trails for it residents to enjoy.
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Commuting across San Joaquin County
Interstate 205 is Mountain House’s closest major highway; residents can drive a couple of miles down Byron Road to merge with the interstate. “If you’re going to the Bay Area, you’re going to take Interstate 205, which then turns into Interstate 580,” Samawi says. There are also some public transit options that run just outside the city: “The Altamont Corridor Express – the ACE train – goes into some parts of the Bay Area,” Samawi says. “Once you’re near Dublin, you can take the BART system to get around the Bay Area, as well.”
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