Juncos Agricultural Vacant Land – For Sale

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — El Mango, Juncos, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 463 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood

Barrio-level pin (listings give barrio + municipio, not the exact lot) — verify the parcel location. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.

Area & terrain notes

Juncos is in the central-eastern part of Puerto Rico, roughly 30 minutes from Humacao as the couple confirmed. The municipality sits on relatively flat to gently rolling terrain typical of the interior foothills; this parcel shows no elevation gain. The area is heavily industrialized around biotechnology manufacturing (Amgen campus dominates the landscape), surrounded by suburban residential developments. It is inland and at low elevation, so no ocean views or dramatic terrain; not rainforest character. Humidity is tropical year-round; flooding is not a major risk in Zone X, but the setting is decidedly suburban/industrial rather than scenic or private.

Buildability

Zoned A-1 & A-3 (Agricultural); non-floodable (Zone X). Single-family residential building is possible but will require zoning variance or conditional use permit. Flat terrain and industrial-park setting (Amgen, Medtronic, Becton & Dickinson nearby) are not ideal for a private, majestic retreat. Access via PR-31 is good for commuting but typical for suburban sprawl.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Obtain a professional topographic survey to confirm terrain and elevation gain (or lack thereof) across the 100+ acres; verify no hidden wetlands, karst, or soil stability issues.
• Confirm zoning variance or conditional use permit pathway for single-family residential construction on A-1/A-3 agricultural land; industrial-adjacent properties may face restrictions or neighbor disputes.
• Verify water and sewer infrastructure availability, capacity, and cost to extend utilities across such a large parcel; verify whether well or municipal connection is feasible.
• Walk the property in person and photograph sightlines and views from different elevations; confirm this is not a flat, industrially-dominated landscape as the description suggests.
• Research the failed Valle de la Ceiba development: why did it fail? Are there deed restrictions, easements, or title clouds remaining?
• Confirm road access rights and maintenance responsibility for PR-31 frontage; verify no drainage or runoff issues from state roads.

What the web found

The parcel is confirmed on TotalCommercial.com as a 103.4302-cuerda (100.45-acre) vacant agricultural property located at PR-935 Km 2.4, Juncos. The land was once intended for a residential development called Valle de la Ceiba comprising 381 single-family homes. Puerto Rico's market shows strong price growth (14.95% year-over-year in Q4 2025), though inventory remains constrained; building costs average $300/sq ft.

Also found online:

• TotalCommercial.com — Confirms 103.4302 cuerdas (100.45 acres or 406,522 sq meters); notes prior intended development Valle de la Ceiba with 381 planned units
• CommercialSearch.com — Lists same property with location details PR-935 Km 2.4

Area intel: Juncos experienced significant hurricane damage (Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 caused ~$25 million in damages); municipality ranks high in climate vulnerability due to landslide and flood risk. El Mango sector is designated a Special Community (Comunidad Especial) in Puerto Rico. Terrain in northern Juncos (near Luquillo foothills) reaches ~700m elevation; terrain is less steep in southern areas. Puerto Rico-wide residential prices increased 6–10% year-over-year in 2025, with strong demand for properties under $250,000 USD. At $450,000 for 100 acres (~$4,477/acre), this land is priced moderately for Puerto Rico's appreciating market.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Description (English)

The property consists of a vacant land parcel comprising 103.4302 cuerdas (approximately 100.45 acres or 406,522 square meters). It was once intended to be developed into a residential development known as Valle de la Ceiba, comprising 381 single-family detached units; however, permits have expired and are no longer active. The immediate neighborhood is characterized by the presence of Amgen Manufacturing Puerto Rico, one of the world's largest biotechnology companies, currently employing approximately 2,000 workers at its Juncos facility. Other major employers include Medtronic and Becton & Dickinson. The area's boundaries are delineated as follows: State Road PR-31 to the north and northwest, State Road PR-30 (Ortiz Stella Expressway) to the southwest, and the boundary between Juncos and Las Piedras municipalities to the south and east. The area is approximately 50% built-up, with general access provided by State Road PR-31, the main artery of the area. Important residential developments in the area include Colinas de Juncos, Estancias de Juncos, Jardines de Ceiba Norte, COL #1 Laderas de Juncos, Estancias de la Ceiba, Portales de Juncos, Praderas de Ceiba Norte (I, II & III), Paseo de la Ceiba, Rancho Bonito, and Mansiones de Juncos, among others. Property Tax ID: 227-000-010-06. Zoning: A-1 & A-3 (Agricultural). Flood Zone: X (non-floodable). Coordinates: 18.228126, -65.886662.