The Full Story
Our Founding Principle
At Pietra Properties, we believe true development should serve both the public and private good.
Caelan Shelton
Founder
Real estate developer with a deep-rooted commitment to Houston. As a strategic investor, he builds projects that promote high-quality, attainable housing. He firmly believes that exceptional architecture and affordability can—and should—go hand in hand.
Our Story
For decades, housing development has focused on the extremes — sprawling suburban subdivisions on one end and dense apartment complexes on the other. This has left a significant gap in the availability of other housing types like duplexes, townhomes, courtyard developments, and mixed-use projects that provide attainable, community-oriented living.
Pietra Properties was founded in response to this imbalance. What began as a political and personal drive for housing policy reform to address this need evolved into a mission-driven development firm committed to delivering the kinds of homes that cities need and people want — practical, beautiful, and economical.