Shelley Puentes, Realtor®

Meet Shelley – Your Local Tracy, Tracy Hills and Mountain House Real Estate Advocate

Shelley is a trusted real estate professional, Prop 19 speaker, and micro-market Tracy and Mountain House marketing listing specialist serving Tracy and Mountain House. A long-time Mountain House resident since 2004, Shelley is deeply rooted in the community and understands the rhythm, lifestyle, and heart of both Mountain House and Tracy. Her passion lies in helping people find a home that fits their life—right now.

Whether you’re a 55+ active adult empty nester ready to downsize into a single-story home with less upkeep, or a growing family looking to upgrade into more space near top-rated schools, Shelley is here to guide you every step of the way.

A California native raised in Alameda, Shelley was inspired early on by her grandmother who flipped homes. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, she passed her real estate exam on the first try and began her career in finance, spending six years as a mortgage broker before transitioning into real estate full time.

Known for her insight, honesty, enthusiasm, patience and calm professionalism, Shelley specializes in coordinating the sale and purchase of homes—often simultaneously—for her clients throughout San Joaquin County, with a focus on Mountain House, Tracy, and Tracy Hills. She also works with buyers, helping them secure homes that support their evolving needs—whether that’s more space, fewer stairs, or a location closer to loved ones.

The communities of Mountain House, Tracy, and Tracy Hills offer more than just beautiful homes. With thoughtfully designed neighborhoods, walking trails, parks, family-friendly events, and strong schools, they’re ideal for both raising a family and settling into your next chapter.

If you’re thinking of selling your current home and finding a space that finally fits your lifestyle—Shelley is ready to make it a smooth and rewarding transition.

Let’s find the home that fits your next chapter. Reach out to Shelley today. 

Featured Listings

PENDING SALE | LISTED AT $490,000
3 BEDROOMS  |  2 BATHS  |  1,570 SQ.FT.

1513 Adriana Way, Escalon

Welcome to 1513 Adriana Way, a single-story Escalon home with highly sought-after RV/boat parking space! This maintained 3-bed, 2-bath 1,570 sf of living space floorplan is move-in ready and offered for the first time by its original owners in an established neighborhood. You’ll finally have a place for all your toys with secure side-yard access, a feature that is incredibly hard to find. Inside, enjoy true single-story living with a functional layout, neutral paint, and updated flooring. The bright, open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into large living and dining room spaces, making it perfect for large or small gatherings. Step outside to the backyard on a 6,600 lot, complete with a covered patio, a charming gazebo, grass and mature lemon and apple trees. You can purchase with complete peace of mind, as the home features a newer HVAC system (2021), a durable tile roof, and comes with upfront disclosures. Extra perks like a dedicated indoor laundry room with a sink, a spacious 2-car garage, and great curb appeal make this the total package.

Smart Moves: Sell Your Two-Story, Find Your Forever One-Story

Tuesday, Sept. 9th 10:30am PDT

Have you lived in your two-story home for a long time and found that the stairs are becoming more of a hassle than a convenience? Are you dreaming of a single-story home that better suits your current lifestyle but feel overwhelmed about where to begin?

You’re not alone. Many homeowners just like you have questions about the process, from “Should I buy or sell first?” to “How do I even begin sorting through everything?”

Join us for a free, 30-minute online session where we’ll walk you through the entire process, from preparing your current home for sale to finding your perfect one-story retreat. We’ll also cover how to potentially keep your low property tax base when you move.

Mountain House

In 2020, Mountain House, CA had a population of 21.4k people with a median age of 30.9 and a median household income of $161,086. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Mountain House, CA grew from 17,966 to 21,387, a 19% increase and its median household income grew from $140,801 to $161,086, a 14.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mountain House, CA are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (41.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (27.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.49%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.45%), and White (Hispanic) (8.44%).

None of the households in Mountain House, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

River Islands, Lathrop

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.

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.

Tracy Hills, Tracy

What if home could be more in every way. Imagine wide open space as far as you can see. Endless amenities for neighborhood fun. And homes with room to stretch out and room for everything. That’s life at Tracy Hills, a vibrant new master-planned community in Tracy. Where innovative neighborhoods bring one- and two-story single-family residences, you’re surrounded by countless possibilities to take home further. From the parks to the trails, the pool to the clubhouse to the 580 freeway and ACE train just minutes away, there’s no limit to the life you want to lead—because at Tracy Hills every day is simply more.

Sold Properties

SOLD $862,000
4 bed | 2.5 bath | 2,899 sq.ft. | 0.23 acre lot

SOLD $625,000
3 bed | 2 bath | 1,726 sqft | 4,335 sqft Lot

SOLD $800,000
3 bed | 3 bath | 2,608 sqft | 8,542 sqft Lot

Communities I Serve

MOUNTAIN
HOUSE

TRACY

TRACY
HILLS

LATHROP

BRENTWOOD

NORTH VASCO
LIVERMORE

Real Estate News

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Testimonials

Shelley is energetic, resilient and a force to be reckoned with. She has a can-do attitude that’s exceptional. Shelley is very transparent and always kept me updated with any developments. Above all, Shelley gets the job done through her hard work and dedication. I am deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Shelley.

Faye
February 17, 2022