Lisa Ninchritz, Realtor

09/27/2026

🏡 I need your opinion on this one.

Every once in a while, a home comes along that just doesn’t fit neatly into a box, and 20480 Torre Del Lago is one of them.

This home has been on the market longer than I expected, and I’d genuinely love to know what YOU think.

Technically, it’s a two-story home. But it really lives like a single-story.

All of the main living areas, bedrooms and bathrooms are downstairs. Upstairs is an additional 565-square-foot bonus room with its own private balcony. No bathroom and no closet, just one huge flexible space that could become a game room, office, media room, playroom, guest space, hobby room…whatever works for the next owner.

And then there’s the backyard.

This is what makes the home really special. It has an exceptionally large lanai, a beautiful pool, tons of covered outdoor living space, and a gorgeous lake and preserve view. You see that view almost immediately when you walk through the front door.

Pricing a home like this is tricky because single-story homes generally command a different price per square foot than two-story homes. I actually consulted with an appraiser friend about it. His suggestion was to value the downstairs using comparable single-story homes and the 565-square-foot upstairs using comparable two-story values.

Using that approach, I feel very comfortable with where we are currently priced at $660,000.

But here’s where I’d love your help.

👇 Take a look at the listing and tell me what YOU see.

Does the two-story designation give you pause even though virtually everything is downstairs?

Would you consider the upstairs bonus room an asset, or is there something you’d want it to have that it doesn’t?

What do you think of the price?

And most importantly, is there anything about the photos, presentation or home itself that would keep you from scheduling a showing?

I’m genuinely curious. Sometimes a fresh set of eyes sees something those of us who work with a property every day don’t.

I’ll put the listing link in the comments so you can see all of the photos before you weigh in.



20480 Torre Del Lago Street, Estero, FL 33928 Detail Page

Property for sale at 20480 Torre Del Lago Street, Estero, FL 33928 | Royal Shell Real Estate

09/27/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY IN BELLA TERRA

Thinking about making a move in Bella Terra? There are six homes open today, including three of my own listings.

I’ve included all of today’s open houses, not just mine, because if you’re looking for a home in Bella Terra, I want you to see everything available and find the home that’s right for you.

MY OPEN HOUSES TODAY

20030 Barletta Ln #416
2 BR + Den | 2 BA | $269,000
1:00–4:00 PM

21200 Velino Ln
5 BR + Den | 3 BA | $575,000
1:00–4:00 PM

20480 Torre Del Lago St
3 BR + Den | 2 BA | $660,000
1:00–4:00 PM

ALSO OPEN IN BELLA TERRA TODAY

20301 Ardore Ln
3 BR + Den | 2 BA | $623,700
1:00–4:00 PM

20001 Barletta Ln #2011
2 BR + Den | 2 BA | $259,500
12:00–3:30 PM

20458 Torre Del Lago St
4 BR | 3 BA | $775,000
12:00–4:00 PM

Not sure which one might be the best fit? Give me a call. I live in Bella Terra, know these homes and this market, and I’m always happy to help you compare your options.

Lisa Ninchritz, REALTOR®
Royal Shell Real Estate

09/26/2026

The early bird really DOES get the worm!

I had the opportunity this morning to get a very early sneak peek inside Neal Communities at Kingston South, ahead of the official grand opening, and I have to tell you…I was impressed.

Neal is planning 1,120 homes here, with both village and single-family homes, several different floor plans and pricing expected to start in the $400s and reach over $1 million.

But there was one home Carol Howell and I walked into today that completely stole the show for us.

The Savannah.

It’s over 2,800 square feet with 3 bedrooms, a club room and a Craftsman cottage-style elevation. You walk through the front door into this fantastic open living, dining and kitchen area, with a huge breakfast bar tucked into the far corner.

And that club room? I’m pretty sure I’d live in there. 😂

Funny enough, this was the floor plan there was some uncertainty about. Carol and I looked at each other almost immediately and thought, Are you kidding? This is fantastic.

And this is exactly why seeing these homes in person matters.

I’ve now had the opportunity to get inside Kingston early, talk directly with the builder representatives and start learning the communities, floor plans, fees, homesites and what buyers can expect as things begin opening.

One very important thing if Kingston is on your radar: please talk with me before you visit or register with a builder. I can introduce you directly to my builder representative and make sure your Realtor representation is established from the beginning.

Having your own Realtor means you have someone on your side helping you compare builders and floor plans, understand pricing and incentives, work through selections and attend the process with you all the way through orientation and closing. Builder sales representatives are wonderful resources, but they represent the builder.

Want information on Neal Communities or any of the builders coming to Kingston? Call, text or message me before you go. I’ll get you connected.

And if you want to follow everything I’m learning about Kingston as it develops, join my Kingston Estero FL | Homes, Builders & Community Updates Facebook group. I’m sharing the information there as I get it.

09/25/2026

It’s been quite a week in Estero real estate!
I walked outside with my two Bernese Mountain Dogs this morning and felt the slightest little chill in the air. In Southwest Florida, that’s basically our signal to start looking for the UGG boots and puffy vests. 😂
But the real estate market certainly isn’t cooling off.
Over the past 7 days in our area, we’ve had:
🏡 938 new listings
🔑 580 homes sold
✍️ 661 homes go pending
📉 1,031 price decreases
And in Bella Terra, where I live and do much of my business, we currently have 26 homes for sale and 4 went under contract this week, including 2 of my listings.
I’ve spent much of this week talking with buyers and sellers, negotiating contracts, working through inspections, attending local meetings and digging into what’s coming next for Estero, including the enormous Kingston development planned east on Corkscrew Road.
The biggest takeaway from all of it?
Buyers are here. But they’re selective.
Pricing, presentation, condition and marketing matter tremendously right now. The homes that give buyers a reason to act are getting attention.
I’ve also created a separate group where I’m sharing everything I’m learning about Kingston, its builders, schools, commercial development and what’s planned for that entire corridor. If you’d like to follow along:
Kingston Estero FL | Homes, Builders & Community Updates
And if you’re thinking about buying or selling in Estero, Bella Terra or the surrounding area, I’m always happy to talk about what I’m seeing firsthand in the market.
Lisa Ninchritz, REALTOR®
Royal Shell Real Estate

09/25/2026

JUST CLOSED in Bella Terra!
13655 Lucera Court is officially SOLD for $405,000!
This beautiful villa closed at over 99% of the asking price after 93 days on the market.
Not every home sells in the first weekend, and that’s okay. The key is pricing it properly, marketing it consistently, and staying the course. In the end, my sellers received within 1% of their asking price, and we got it to the closing table!
Another Bella Terra home SOLD, and another happy closing day.
Thinking about selling in SWFL? I’d be happy to talk about what your home could sell for in today’s market.
Lisa Ninchritz, REALTOR®
Royal Shell Real Estate
239-405-0700

09/24/2026

One of the most interesting things I learned today about Kingston has nothing to do with the houses. It’s the SCHOOL.

I attended an Engage Estero meeting today and learned a ton about what’s planned for Kingston, but the presentation about True North Classical Academy really caught my attention.

The new Kingston campus is planned for an 80-acre site right in the heart of the community, with an anticipated opening in Fall 2028. The plan is to begin with Pre-K through 2nd grade and eventually expand through 12th grade. We were also told Kingston residents are expected to receive preferential lottery placement, and the campus is being designed with golf-cart access and a traffic plan intended to keep school traffic within the community.

Florida is a little different when it comes to school choice, and families certainly have more options than we did years ago. But I still think there’s something pretty special about neighborhood kids growing up together, going to school together and having their school truly be part of their community.

I was a very involved parent at Bonita Springs Charter School when my kids were younger, and I loved those years. If I could go back and do it all over again, a classical school like this would absolutely have my attention.

And if I were a teacher looking ahead to 2028? I’d certainly be keeping an eye on this one. There’s something exciting about joining a brand-new school from the ground floor and helping establish its culture and traditions from the very beginning.

True North describes its educational model as combining strong academics with an emphasis on character, classical virtue, community and high expectations. The presentation today included some pretty impressive academic results from its existing Florida schools as well.

The more I learn about Kingston, the more I realize how much is planned beyond simply building thousands of homes. Schools, commercial space, amenities and infrastructure are all part of the bigger picture, and I’ll continue sharing what I learn as the project develops.

If Kingston is on your radar, please reach out to me before visiting or registering with any of the builders. I can connect you directly with the builder representatives and remain involved as your Realtor throughout the process. You can follow the page I created for the most current updates…Kingston Estero FL | Homes, Builders & Community Updates

09/22/2026

Real estate doesn’t have to be adversarial.

I’ve always believed that one of the best things I can do for my clients is work well with the agent on the other side of the transaction.

That doesn’t mean I don’t negotiate hard for my clients. I absolutely do. But there’s a big difference between being a strong advocate and making a transaction unnecessarily difficult.

I go out of my way to communicate, answer questions, solve problems and make the process as smooth as possible for everyone involved.

Because at the end of the day, the buyer wants to buy, the seller wants to sell, and both agents should be working toward the same goal: getting their clients successfully to the closing table.

I’ve found over the years that when agents respect each other and work together, everyone benefits. Problems get solved faster, communication is better, and our clients have a much better experience.

You can be a strong negotiator and still be kind, professional and cooperative.

In fact, I think that’s when we do our best work.

There’s enough stress in real estate already. I don’t see any reason for the agents to add to it.

09/20/2026

Well, holy smokes… what a weekend in Bella Terra!

Two brand-new listings hit the market, busy open houses with lots of visitors, and today I was able to get TWO more of my Bella Terra listings under contract and waiting on a possible third offer on my condo just listed yesterday (fingers crossed):

🏡 21082 Bosco Road — Under Contract after 24 days on market
🏡 13631 Lucera Court — Under Contract after 30 days on market

And it’s not just my listings seeing activity.

There are currently NINE homes pending in Bella Terra.

That tells me something important: the buyers are here, they’re looking, and they’re recognizing what those of us who live here already know. Bella Terra offers something pretty special.

Mature landscaping, incredible amenities, low HOA fees, a great location, and a community that has had about 22 years to grow into itself. You simply can’t recreate that overnight.

This weekend was a good reminder that when a home is priced properly, presented well and marketed consistently, buyers are paying attention.

I may be a little biased after living here for nearly 20 years, but I’ll always be proud to sell the community I call home. ❤️

If you’ve been thinking about selling in Bella Terra, this is a good time to start the conversation.

09/20/2026

If space, location and value are at the top of your list, take a look at 21200 Velino Lane in Bella Terra.

I wanted to give you a real walk-through of this home because there’s a lot here that you don’t necessarily appreciate from the photos alone.

Nearly 3,000 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a downstairs bedroom and bath, a separate flex space, updated kitchen, LVT flooring, a 2023 roof and a beautiful southwest-facing lake view.

And one of the biggest things this home has going for it? THE PRICE! There is a tremendous amount of house here for the money, especially in Bella Terra.

Take a walk through with me and see what you think.

📍 21200 Velino Lane | Bella Terra, Estero