Ricardo De Castro - Design-Build & Development

Ricardo De Castro - Design-Build & Development At Ricardo De Castro, we prioritize our clients’ best interests above all. Sustainability oriented innovation and extraordinary attention to design and detail.

05/30/2026

Most investors see a parcel ID.
We see this. 👇

851 Homestead Rd S — Lehigh Acres, FL.
$2,871 opening bid. C-2 zoning. Corner lot.

Here's the full analysis we ran before bidding:

📐 ZONING
C-2 Commercial District confirmed.
Lee County §34-845 — permitted uses include retail, restaurant, salon, office, convenience store.

📏 SETBACKS
→ 25 ft — Homestead Rd S (west, local street)
→ 25 ft — Ames St E (south, local street)
→ 15 ft — C-2 adjacent (north + east)
Buildable zone: 67 ft × 119 ft

🅿️ PARKING
18 spaces designed to code minimum.
Back-to-back rows sharing one 24 ft aisle.
Saves 24 ft of depth vs two separate aisles.
More building. Same compliance.

🏛️ BUILDING
67 ft × 66 ft footprint = 4,422 sq ft.
Single story. 19.7% lot coverage.
Max allowed: 8,961 sq ft (40%).
Room to grow.

🏪 SUBDIVISION
3 scenarios designed:
→ 3 equal units (~1,474 sq ft each)
→ Anchor + 2 smaller units
→ 4 equal units (~1,105 sq ft each)
Bathrooms placed per Florida Building Code Table 403.1.

One corner lot. One analysis.
Built before the bid.

This is what due diligence looks like.

📅 Auction: July 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM ET
Lee County, FL · Case #2026000003

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$2,871.That’s the opening bid for a C-2 zoned corner lot in Lehigh Acres, FL.Assessed value? $31,299.Last sale price? $1...
05/26/2026

$2,871.

That’s the opening bid for a C-2 zoned corner lot in Lehigh Acres, FL.

Assessed value? $31,299.
Last sale price? $115,000 (2006).

Before bidding on a single property, our team built the entire development plan:

→ Full zoning analysis — C-2, Lee County §34-845
→ Site plan with setbacks, parking, and landscape buffers
→ 4-unit retail subdivision with code-compliant bathrooms
→ 18-space parking layout (§34-2016 minimum)
→ Florida Mediterranean isometric architectural render

One corner lot.
Two street frontages.
22,403 sq ft of C-2 commercial zoning.
Surrounded by RS-1 residential on all sides — and no retail competition within walking distance.

This is how generational wealth is built.
Not with luck. With due diligence.

Tax Deed Auction · July 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM ET
Lee County, FL · Case #2026000003

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05/21/2026

Most people look at land and see dirt.
Experienced developers see leverage, cash flow, and long-term control.

The process is simple — but not easy:
Find the right land.
Design with purpose.
Develop with discipline.
Build with vision.
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05/14/2026

Los desarrolladores y constructores con experiencia suelen utilizar los “diseños flexibles” como una estrategia de gestión de riesgo y creación de valor, especialmente en mercados de rápido crecimiento, donde la zonificación, el financiamiento, la absorción y la demanda de compradores pueden cambiar durante el ciclo de vida del proyecto.

05/14/2026

Experienced developers and builders often use “flexible layouts” as a risk-management and value-creation strategy — especially in fast-growing markets like Lehigh Acres where zoning, financing, absorption, and buyer demand can shift during the project lifecycle.

05/12/2026

Land is patient.
While others chase noise, disciplined investors acquire what time cannot create.
Every great development begins with the courage to see value before the market does.

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Building income-producing assets one project at a time. From planning meetings to active job sites, we are focused on c...
05/09/2026

Building income-producing assets one project at a time.
From planning meetings to active job sites, we are focused on creating long-term value through smart multifamily development.

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Turning vision into income producing assets. From land acquisition to design, permitting, and construction. We are buil...
05/06/2026

Turning vision into income producing assets.
From land acquisition to design, permitting, and construction. We are building the future of multifamily investment in Lehigh Acres, Florida.

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Hidden gem in the city, where high-rises meet nature and coastal living.
04/11/2026

Hidden gem in the city, where high-rises meet nature and coastal living.

Welcoming 2026 — here’s to more days like this.
01/02/2026

Welcoming 2026 — here’s to more days like this.

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