93 Cuerdas (90+ Acres), Bo. Maizales, Naguabo

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Maizales, Naguabo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 301 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

Naguabo is a rural, mountainous municipality in southeast Puerto Rico, ~25–30 minutes from Humacao (location already validated). The terrain is hilly with significant elevation variation, particularly inland toward Bo. Maizales, which sits above the coastal plain and offers genuine vistas. The area has tropical climate with moderate rainfall; flooding is primarily a coastal/lowland concern. Naguabo is quieter and less developed than towns closer to San Juan, offering privacy and a rainforest-adjacent character, though the property itself may sit in a transitional agricultural/development zone rather than deep forest.

Buildability

Land borders Carr. 53 and Autopista Dr. José Celso Barbosa, ensuring access. However, the listing emphasizes commercial/resort potential (residential complex, luxury hotel, commercial center) with schematic and topographic plans already prepared—this suggests the property may be zoned or titled for large-scale development, not single-family residential. Verify actual zoning classification, whether a single-family home is permitted, and whether commercial infrastructure requirements constrain a modest private build.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Obtain and review the property's actual zoning classification (municipal zoning map) to confirm whether single-family residential construction is permitted, or if the land is designated for commercial/resort development only.
• Verify water and septic feasibility: confirm access to municipal water or well-drilling potential, and whether septic or treated-water infrastructure is available given the 90+ acreage and likely remote location.
• Request a Phase I environmental assessment and flood/FEMA zone map; confirm the property is outside FEMA high-risk flood zones despite elevation claims.
• Inspect road access and title: confirm public road access to Carr. 53, verify no easements or rights-of-way complicate private entry, and ensure clear title with no lien or development-rights encumbrances.
• Clarify the status of the 'schematic and topographic plans' already on file: determine who commissioned them, whether they are binding, and whether they lock the property into a specific (non-residential) development scenario.
• Walk or survey the property in person to confirm elevation, ocean-view feasibility, and absence of hidden ravines, wetlands, or utility/infrastructure corridors that could constrain a modest single-family footprint.

What the web found

Web search found the same parcel listed at higher prices on ARK Real Estate ($935,700 MLS) and finditpr.com ($697,500 by ENTER REAL ESTATE NETWORK on Calle Borges Final). The property offers ocean views from elevated terrain but sits in an area with documented landslide and hurricane hazards.

Also found online:

• ARK Real Estate (MLS PR9108099) — Same 90.32-acre parcel listed at $935,700 with agent contact info and panoramic ocean view description
• finditpr.com — Listed at $697,500 by ENTER REAL ESTATE NETWORK with 92.996 cuerdas (91 days ago as of April 2026)
• ByOwner.com — Same property listed with 90.32 acres; market shows average Naguabo home price $327,542

Seller / agent: ARK Real Estate - Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Phone: (787) 632-7009, Email: [email protected]

Area intel: Maizales is a suburban-rural barrio with 1,169 residents as of recent census. Naguabo is subject to significant natural hazards: landslide monitoring stations operate in the area due to steep mountainous terrain; Hurricane Maria devastated coastal sectors in 2017; the municipality experiences frequent rainfall and is susceptible to flooding. Comparable land sales in Naguabo range from $75,000–$1,800,000 (54–89 cuerdas). Terrain varies from coastal plains to Sierra de Luquillo foothills at 3,419 feet. Property lacks sewer but has electricity, water, and broadband internet available. Flood Insurance Rate Maps restrict development in designated high-hazard zones in some barrios.

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Description (English)

Discover this impressive 93-cuerdas (90.32-acre) property, perfectly positioned to develop your dream project. With panoramic vistas that will take your breath away, this property offers a spectacular ocean view from the mountain peaks, providing an incomparable natural environment. Additionally, this property comes equipped with detailed schematic and topographic plans, ideal for carrying out a commercial and residential project. Land borders Route 53 and the Dr. José Celso Barbosa Autopista (Highway). Whether you seek to develop an exclusive residential complex, a luxury hotel, or an innovative commercial center, this property provides the perfect canvas for your aspirations. Do not miss this unique investment opportunity. Contact us today for more details and to schedule a visit!