About us
Leaving a mark, building the home of the future
About us
Leaving a mark, building the home of the future
"Estela was created to break away from the ordinary. We design homes that feel personal and livable - because the way you live should shape the way your home is built"
- Rafael Celis
About Estela
Estela Living was founded with a clear goal: to create homes that feel personal, functional, and attainable. Founded in Florida, we're not your typical builder - we're offering an alternative to the predictable, one-size-fits-all approach to homebuilding by offering thoughtfully designed homes that reflect how people live today.
We believe good design should be within reach. That's why our homes balance style and simplicity, modern features and everyday comfort. Every floor plan is intentional. Every finish, carefully chosen.
We listen to what homeowners want and build with that in mind - prioritizing flexibility, smart layouts, and features that make life easier and more enjoyable.
Designed for life. Inspired by how you live.


Rafael Celis
Founder
+15 years of experience in real estate development
+2 Million sqft2 developed in mix-used and residential projects
Executive leader of middle market enterprises with +50m in annual rev
Civil engineer, + ms construction management from georgia tech
opm 53 exec education harvard business school
Nicolas Salgado
Founder
+10 years of real estate development experience
Prior experience working with top 15 us national homebuilder
MBA from university of texas at austin, mccombs school of business with a concentration in real estate
responsible for the acquisition of more than 1,000 residential lots in central florida
extensive land use, entitlements and negotiation experience