3-cuerda Finca, Barrio Emajaguas

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Emajaguas, Maunabo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 33 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.

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Area & terrain notes

Maunabo is a southeastern coastal municipio on the Atlantic side, about 20–25 minutes southeast of Humacao. The area is characteristically rural and agricultural, with modest elevation gains inland from the coast. Southern coastal zones in PR experience trade winds and occasional tropical-storm surge; November–April is hurricane season. Barrio Emajaguas would offer coastal access and likely breezy conditions. The Maunabo lighthouse is a local landmark, and oceanfront or near-ocean land commands premium views but comes with salt-spray and storm-surge exposure.

Buildability

3 cuerdas (2.91 acres) is adequate for a single-family home in most PR zones. Maunabo's southern coast exposure requires flood-zone and storm-surge verification; confirm zoning allows residential and that access road is maintained. Agricultural land designation common in rural municipios—variance may be needed.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Request architect/engineer survey: confirm whether any structure exists on the property, its condition, and habitability status—the listing is silent on this critical detail.
• Flood-zone and FEMA map verification: southern Maunabo coast is exposed; confirm property is not in high-risk flood zone and review storm-surge/hurricane exposure.
• Zoning and permitted use: verify barrio Emajaguas zoning allows single-family residential; if currently classified agricultural, confirm variance/reclassification path and timeline.
• Access and road title: confirm the access road to the property is public or has a recorded easement; inspect road condition and maintenance responsibility.
• Survey and boundary: obtain or commission a full survey to verify 2.91-acre boundary, and confirm no encroachments or title disputes.
• Water and utilities availability: confirm potable water supply (municipal, well, cistern) and electrical service exist or can be feasibly brought to site.

What the web found

Web search found multiple land and property listings in Barrio Emajaguas at similar or slightly higher price points ($150,000–$340,000 for ~2.5–3.5 cuerdas), indicating the $210,000 listing is reasonably priced for the area. Maunabo land is actively marketed through various Puerto Rico platforms. Critical concern: the municipio faces high urban flood hazard risk and documented landslide monitoring by USGS, plus historical flooding impacts.

Also found online:

• finditpr.com — Multiple Barrio Emajaguas listings: Carr. 760 Km 0.4 (3,520 m² building, $340,000); Carretera 901 Km 3.1 (3.377 cuerdas land, $150,000 under contract)
• innovateonline.com — Barrio Emajagua: 5.3946 cuerdas (5.24 acres) with existing 3-bed/2-bath residence, $724,000; zoned R-G allowing agrotourism and diversified use
• KW Puerto Rico / agent site — PR-901 Km 0.8, Barrio Emajagua: 3.47 cuerdas (3.37 acres) land, zoned R-1, Zone A flood zone (98.7%), level topography, owner financing available

Area intel: Comparable sales: Recent Maunabo land sales (2.5–3.5 cuerdas) range $150,000–$340,000. Recent home sale Dec 2025: 4-bed house (1,200 sq ft) sold for $236,000. Market trend: Puerto Rico housing index shows strong growth (14.95% year-over-year in Q4 2025), with new construction averaging $300/sq ft (40–50% increase over 4 years). Hazard alerts: Urban flood hazard in Maunabo is classified HIGH (damaging floods expected within 10 years). USGS maintains active landslide monitoring station in Maunabo's steep terrain. Historical: Hurricane Fiona (2022) caused intense rain and flooding in Maunabo–Guayama–Patillas area; Maunabo listed in FEMA disaster designations for severe storms and flooding.

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

Description (English)

Finca of 3 cuerdas located in barrio Emajaguas, Maunabo. It offers a spectacular view of the ocean and the Maunabo lighthouse. Excellent for development as primary residence, Airbnb, etc. Coordinates: 18.0180000, -65.8708889, Puerto Rico.