Discover River Islands, home of the 7-day weekend.
Northern California’s premier master-planned community is set against the backdrop of the San Joaquin River Delta.
River Islands offers homes, schools, parks and trails, a restaurant and pub, and a future business park and downtown retail, now in the planning.
With a location that is roughly equidistant to San Francisco, the Silicon Valley and Sacramento, you can live here and be everywhere.
VISIT OUR NEW HOME NEIGHBORHOODSFIND HOMES
The neighborhoods of River Islands have been created to take full advantage of the community’s setting and amenities. Some neighborhoods look out to our lakes and others are planned in proximity to our schools, parks and the San Joaquin River.
FIND YOUR NEW HOME
LIFESTYLE
The River Islands lifestyle is all about nurturing a strong sense of community. Opportunities to gather and socialize, play, explore, learn and enjoy the natural bounty of this part of San Joaquin are all right here.
There’s always something new in the community. Check here for updates on new community amenities as well as activities, clubs and social events. We are big fans of neighborliness and we’d love to invite you to join in!
LEARN MORESchools
Education is at the core of our vision for River Islands, with the high-performing K-8 River Islands Technology Academy already open on-site, and another K-8 campus just across the street. More schools are in our plans, and the region is already home to University of the Pacific, UC Merced and California State University, Stanislaus.
VIRTUAL CLASSROOMSread about the schools
NEIGHBORHOODS AT RIVER ISLANDS
Breakwater
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TRI Pointe Homes’ first neighborhood at River Islands, Breakwater is a neighborhood comprised of four home designs and a dozen architecturally distinctive elevations. This traditional approach to neighborhood design offers three to five bedrooms, “kids’ zones”, livings suites and open floorplans for flexibility. TRI Pointe offers an array of smart home features for comfort, security and convenience. For more information call: 925-319-6102
Tour BreakwaterParkside Collection
Catalina
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Kiper Homes is a familiar name within the River Islands master planned community, with a history of well-received neighborhoods. Its newest offering, Catalina, is the perfect blend of stylish architecture, a great location and value. Catalina offers proximity to the newest K-8 charter school, soon-to-be built, as well as parks and walking trails. For more information call: 209-926-8521
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DAYBREAK
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Daybreak, a new neighborhood from Pulte Homes, offers 2-story designs with Life Tested® floor plans, energy-efficient construction and smart home features to fit how you live. Daybreak’s 3 home designs feature open-concept living spaces with a multitude of customizable options including additional bedroom and guest suites, outdoor fireplaces, culinary kitchen packages to make your home exactly as you want it. For over 65 years, Pulte Homes has built homes with its owners in mind with construction standards that exceed industry expectations.
For more information call: 209-362-3074 Tour DAYBREAKTown Center Collection
HAVEN
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Haven, Anthem United’s second neighborhood at River Islands, has been designed to reflect a strong sense of character. Our philosophy is to design and craft communities that speak to the heart of the homebuyer, that grow and evolve into great spaces and neighborhoods. Operating across western North America, Anthem United is focused on developing vibrant communities that respond to the lifestyle of the owner and the region. Here at River Islands, Haven captures the mood of the San Joaquin River Delta. For more information call: 916-462-6894
Tour HAVENThe Trailside Collection
Hideaway
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Introducing Hideaway at River Islands – Van Daele Homes’ newest community of charming bungalow homes and single-level carriage style flats located in the beautiful master-planned community of River Islands. For more information call: 209-302-3092
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NEWPORT
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Newport at River Islands is all about connections: A waterside connection. A connection with your neighbors. And a connection with all that the River Island lifestyle offers. Newport is a premier neighborhood of waterfront residences with all of the hallmarks of an exceptional lifestyle. With 87 lakefront homesites and the balance just walking distance to the area’s largest lake, these SMART homes of contemporary design are the definition of waterside living- offering a stunning lifestyle in a breathtaking location. Newport is home, built for you with pride, by Kiper Homes. For more information call: 209-719-5525
Tour NEWPORTThe Lakeside Collection
SUNSET
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Sunset, the second neighborhood from Pulte Homes, offers 2-story floor plans with Life Tested® designs, smart home features and energy-efficient construction to fit how today’s families live. Sunset’s spacious 4 home designs feature open living spaces, dens, and lofts with a multitude of customizable options including additional bedroom and guest suites, deluxe island upgrades, Pulte Planning centers, covered backyard patios, and chef kitchen packages to make your home exactly as you want it. For over 65 years, Pulte Homes has built homes with its owners in mind with construction standards that exceed industry expectations. For more information call: 209-362-3074
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VERANDA
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Van Daele Homes’ newest community featuring luxurious, resort-style single-family residences with gourmet kitchens, spacious great rooms, stunning master suites, indoor/outdoor California rooms, and available lakefront homesites! Flexible home designs include abundant opportunities for customization to suit your family’s needs. For more information call: 209-932-9862
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Live Here, Be Everywhere
COME SEE FOR YOURSELF
WELCOME CENTER
1401 River Islands Parkway
Lathrop, CA 95330
209-808-5168
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WELCOME CENTER
1401 River Islands Parkway
Lathrop, CA 95330
209-808-5168
DOWNLOAD COMMUNITY MAP
GET DIRECTIONS
From the Bay Area Take I-580 E to the I-205 E turnoff, proceed through Tracy and North on I-5. Take the Louise Ave Exit, Turn left off the freeway onto River Islands Parkway. Follow River Islands Parkway to the Welcome Center.
Driving South on I-5 Take the Louise Ave in Lathrop. Turn right off the freeway onto River Islands Parkway. Follow River Islands Parkway to the Welcome Center.
Driving North on I-5 Take the Louise Ave in Lathrop. Turn left off the freeway onto River Islands Parkway. Follow River Islands Parkway to the Welcome Center.
River Islands is at the hub of three major freeways:
I-5, the major north-south route throughout California
I-205, which connects to the major employment centers in the
Tri-Valley and the Bay Area
Hwy 120, the route to the Gold Country and Yosemite
River Islands is about the same distance from San Francisco (70 miles), San Jose (68 miles) and Sacramento (58 miles) and is within easy reach of UC Merced, California State University Stanislaus and the University of the Pacific.
The community’s closest neighbor is Tracy, and is about 30 miles from the Tri-Valley cities of Livermore and Pleasanton.
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