72 Mid-Rise Condominiums • 3 Buildings • 6 Stories • Via Castella Drive • The Colony • Bonita Springs, Florida
Castella at The Colony is a 72-residence luxury mid-rise condominium community within The Colony at Pelican Landing in Bonita Springs, Florida. Castella consists of three six-story condominium buildings completed in 2006 and occupies the Via Castella Drive enclave on the western side of The Colony.
Castella is separate from Cielo . The two communities are both lower-density alternatives to The Colony's high-rise towers, but they differ materially in age, building design, floor plans, density and valuation.
Castella's market includes conventional mid-rise residences and larger upper-floor configurations. Values can vary substantially according to recorded living area, exact building, floor, residence position, western exposure, Estero Bay visibility, lanai, interior renovation, parking and condominium-association condition.
Residences 72 Condominiums
Buildings 3 Mid-Rise Buildings
Stories 6
Completed 2006
Addresses 24001 • 24011 • 24031 Via Castella
Property Type Condominium
Castella valuation sequence: exact building → floor → floor plan and recorded living area → residence position → Estero Bay/preserve/landscape view → lanai → parking and storage → renovation → storm protection → association reserves, insurance and capital projects → most comparable recent Castella sales.
Three Mid-Rise Buildings on Via Castella Drive
Castella's 72 residences are distributed among three buildings at 24001, 24011 and 24031 Via Castella Drive. With approximately 24 residences per building, Castella provides a more residential-scale condominium environment than The Colony's large high-rise towers.
Historical community references identify the three buildings as Casa, Mansion and Villa. Buyers should nevertheless use the actual street address, unit number, condominium documents and MLS record when comparing a specific residence.
Castella Floor Plans
Three-bedroom plans are common throughout Castella, but the community should not be valued as though all 72 condominiums have one identical layout.
Current and recent Agent4Naples MLS records include conventional residences around 2,373 square feet and larger upper-floor or penthouse-style residences around 2,665 to approximately 2,700 square feet.
The exact county-record and MLS living area should control the comparison. A larger corner or penthouse configuration belongs in a different competitive set from a conventional lower-floor plan.
Floor Level & Residence Position
Floor level is one of the most important Castella valuation variables. Higher residences may gain greater privacy, improved sight lines over vegetation and longer western views toward Estero Bay.
Lower residences can offer convenient access and attractive preserve or landscaped settings, but they should not automatically be compared dollar-for-dollar with an upper-floor corner or penthouse residence.
Residence position within the building can also affect natural light, lanai orientation, privacy and the number of exterior exposures.
Estero Bay, Sunset & Preserve Views
Castella's western location can provide attractive preserve, mangrove and Estero Bay-oriented scenery. Selected upper and western-facing residences can gain broad sunset views and longer water perspectives.
Buyers should not assume every Castella condominium has an unobstructed Estero Bay or Gulf view. View quality varies by exact building, floor, orientation and surrounding vegetation.
Compare the view from the living room, primary suite and lanai rather than relying solely on a general community description.
Large Screened Lanais
Outdoor living is a major component of Castella ownership. Current and recent residences feature substantial screened lanais that extend the usable living environment toward preserve, sunset and water-oriented views.
Lanai value should consider usable depth, exposure, privacy, flooring, screening, afternoon sun and installed storm protection.
A broad western lanai with open Estero Bay sight lines can compete very differently from a more enclosed preserve-facing outdoor space.
Parking & Storage
Two under-building or assigned covered parking spaces are common in current Castella records, including both conventional and larger residences.
Buyers should still verify the exact parking spaces that legally convey or are assigned to the condominium, their location within the garage, storage rights and current electric-vehicle charging rules.
Parking should never be assumed from another unit's MLS record.
Castella Pool, Spa & Social Pavilion
Castella maintains its own neighborhood recreation area separate from The Colony's broader resident amenities.
The Castella amenity area includes a resort-style lagoon pool, spa, social or clubhouse pavilion, outdoor gathering areas and grilling facilities surrounded by tropical landscaping.
These amenities belong to the Castella condominium environment and should be distinguished from The Colony Bay Club, Pelican Landing Beach Park and optional private golf membership.
2006 Construction & Renovation
Castella was completed in 2006. Individual residences now show a broad range of interior condition, from substantially renovated luxury homes to condominiums retaining more original finishes.
Renovation analysis should consider kitchen cabinetry and appliances, countertops, flooring, bathrooms, lighting, closets, window treatments, lanai finishes and other owner improvements.
Buyers should also determine whether renovations required association or municipal approval and whether supporting documentation is available.
Hurricane Protection
Castella residences can have different combinations of impact-rated openings, electric shutters, storm screens or other protection.
Verify protection for the windows, sliding doors and lanai openings of the exact residence. Do not assume that a protection system installed in one Castella unit exists throughout all three buildings.
Castella Condominium Association Due Diligence
Condominium value depends on more than the interior residence. Buyers should review Castella's current financial, insurance, maintenance and capital-project position before closing.
Reserve Funding
Review current reserves against anticipated roofing, painting, waterproofing, elevators, garage, pool and other common-element work.
Master Insurance
Understand the association's property coverage, deductibles and the owner's separate HO-6 insurance responsibilities.
Assessments
Confirm current, approved or proposed special assessments and the payment status associated with the exact condominium.
Capital Projects
Review completed and planned exterior, structural, elevator, pool, paving, landscaping and mechanical projects.
Leasing & Pets
Verify current rental frequency, minimum lease periods, pet limits and guest requirements through the current condominium documents.
Renovation Rules
Review contractor requirements, work hours, elevator protection, flooring standards and architectural approval procedures.
HO-6, Wind & Flood Insurance
Castella buyers should coordinate individual HO-6 coverage with the association's master condominium insurance.
Coverage analysis should address improvements and betterments, personal property, liability, loss assessment, wind deductibles and any lender requirements.
Flood requirements should be verified for the exact residence and lender. A coastal community location does not establish identical insurance requirements for every condominium.
Castella Recent Sales & Value Range
Recent Castella transactions demonstrate why one community-wide price-per-square-foot figure can be misleading.
During 2026, Agent4Naples MLS records include conventional approximately 2,373-square-foot residences as well as larger approximately 2,665–2,673-square-foot homes. A larger renovated upper-floor residence closed at approximately $1.5 million, while other Castella transactions occurred at materially lower values.
The difference does not mean that one broad average is wrong; it means that floor plan, elevation, view, renovation and residence position must be reconciled before applying that average to an individual property.
How to Compare Castella Condos
Start with Castella sales whenever an appropriately similar transaction is available. First match the general floor-plan category and recorded living area.
Then compare exact building, floor, residence position, view, lanai, parking, renovation and storm protection.
Finally, review association financial condition, insurance, assessments and planned capital projects. Those building-level issues can materially influence buyer demand even when two interiors appear similar.
Castella vs. Cielo
Cielo at The Colony is a distinct, newer mid-rise condominium neighborhood and should not be confused with Castella.
Cielo contains 96 residences distributed among 12 buildings and was developed primarily from 2014 through 2016. Its residences are generally near 2,950 square feet and commonly include private elevator entry and large wraparound lanais.
Castella is an earlier 2006 community with 72 residences in only three six-story buildings and a wider distinction between conventional and larger upper-floor plans.
Terzetto contains 69 condominiums in low-rise three-story buildings, with one residence per residential floor in its distinctive design. Castella instead uses six-story mid-rise buildings.
Buyers comparing the two should focus on floor-plan scale, elevator and garage arrangement, outdoor living, view, building age and association finances rather than treating both simply as "Colony condos."
Castella owners participate in The Colony residential lifestyle, including access under current resident rules to the Colony Bay Club overlooking Estero Bay.
The Bay Club provides waterfront dining and social space for Colony residents. It is separate from Castella's neighborhood pool and is also separate from private membership at The Colony Golf & Country Club.
Pelican Landing Private Beach Park
Colony residents also have access to applicable Pelican Landing residential amenities, including the private Beach Park on Big Hickory Island reached by community boat transportation across Estero Bay.
Additional resident recreation can include fitness, tennis, pickleball, bocce, kayaking, canoeing and sailing under current community rules.
These are community amenities. They should not be described as private dock, boat-slip or Gulf-access rights belonging to an individual Castella condominium.
Optional Golf Membership
The private Colony Golf & Country Club is located within The Colony but operates separately from Castella condominium ownership.
Buying a Castella residence does not automatically mean that a particular golf membership conveys with the property.
Individual listings may occasionally advertise a transferable, immediately available or otherwise property-specific membership opportunity. Any such opportunity should be independently verified for the exact residence, membership category, transfer terms, availability, initiation requirements, dues and Club approval.
Buying a Castella Condo
Begin with the exact building and unit. Confirm the floor plan, recorded living area, floor, residence position, view and lanai.
Then evaluate parking, storage, renovation, storm protection and the condition of the residence itself.
Complete the analysis with Castella condominium documents, reserves, master insurance, assessments, planned capital projects, leasing rules, pet policies and the closest recent Castella comparable sales.
Selling a Castella Residence
Castella sellers should market the features that materially distinguish their condominium from the other 71 residences.
Lead with exact living area, floor, corner or penthouse configuration where applicable, western exposure, Estero Bay or preserve view, lanai, parking and meaningful interior renovation.
Documentation for impact protection, shutters, appliances, HVAC, renovation permits and other improvements can help buyers distinguish true capital improvements from cosmetic presentation.
Sellers should also be prepared for sophisticated condominium buyers to review association reserves, insurance, assessments and planned projects.
Castella Market Activity
Castella's limited 72-residence inventory means that only a small number of properties may be active or close during a given period.
Recent 2026 Castella transactions show a wide range of values, including a larger renovated upper-floor residence that closed near $1.5 million and several conventional plans closing materially below that level.
This spread reinforces the importance of separating conventional approximately 2,373-square-foot residences from larger upper-floor configurations before using an average price or price per square foot.
Schulz Realty can help buyers and sellers evaluate Castella according to exact building, floor plan, recorded living area, floor, residence position, Estero Bay or preserve view, lanai, parking, renovation, association financial condition and the most relevant Castella and Colony comparable sales.
Castella property availability, residence dimensions, floor plans, floor and unit designations, views, lanai configurations, parking, storage, storm protection, association services, budgets, reserves, insurance, deductibles, assessments, capital projects, leasing rules, pet restrictions and individual property features may change or vary. The Colony Bay Club, Pelican Landing Beach Park and other resident amenities are governed by current community rules. Private golf membership is separate from residential ownership, and any property-specific membership opportunity should be independently verified. Buyers should review current condominium documents, financial records, insurance information, title work, inspections and applicable Club and community information before purchasing.
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The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program (BR Program) of M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. Properties listed with brokerage firms other than this company are marked with the BR Program Icon or the BR House Icon and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. The properties displayed may not be all the properties available through the BR Program. The information provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any other purpose.