Finca in Aibonito, 37.5 Cuerdas, $149k

Location, terrain & flood

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⛰ 2,031 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 notes

Aibonito is Puerto Rico's highest municipality (mean elevation ~2,400 ft), situated in the interior Cordillera Central with cooler, misty climate and lush vegetation. The terrain is steeply rolling, well-drained, and naturally spectacular for views—especially toward the coast. It is roughly 20–25 road miles west of Humacao (40–50 min drive). The area experiences minimal hurricane and flood risk but frequent morning cloud cover; it is historically cattle-ranching and coffee-growing country. PR-14 is the main artery; rural parcels off it can be remote.

Buildability

Aibonito sits at ~2,400 ft elevation and is primarily agricultural; no flood risk typical for the interior highlands. However, listing does not confirm road easement quality, utility access to a 37-acre parcel, or any zoning variance needed for residential development on what may be classified agricultural land. Survey and municipal permitting verification essential.

Questions to verify

• Confirm road easement status and actual year-round access condition on PR-14 and to the parcel entrance; verify whether a maintenance agreement exists.
• Obtain a professional survey; establish exact property boundaries and confirm the 36.42-acre figure.
• Verify zoning classification (agricultural vs. residential) and confirm whether a residential building permit and/or subdivision variance will be required; consult Aibonito municipal planning office.
• Clarify utility availability: water source (well, municipal, or spring rights), electricity line proximity, septic suitability, and associated costs to develop the site.
• Request a Phase I environmental assessment and soil/drainage evaluation to rule out landslide, erosion, or soil stability concerns on steep terrain.
• Request any prior title searches, encumbrances, or tax lien history; confirm the seller's clear title and owner-financing terms in writing.

What the web found

The search did not locate this exact listing on Realtor.com, Zillow, Point2, or encuentra24. A similar large finca listing on ClasificadosPR mentions the property is in Carr 14 (La Ruta Panorámica) with panoramic mountain views. Aibonito area shows comparable land sales ranging $50k–$160k for 2–23 acres, but significant flooding and landslide risks dominate the region's hazard profile.

Also found online:

• ClasificadosPR.com — 37.5-cuerda property listed with panoramic mountain views on Carr 14 in La Ruta Panorámica
• Zillow — 2.91 acres at Road 725 Km #5.2 for $115k; 1.75 acres at Carr 725 for $93k—comparable land parcels in Aibonito
• FinditPR.com — Multiple land parcels ranging $50k–$160k; largest 16,302 m² (4 acres) in Sierra barrio for $160k

Area intel: Annual severe flooding from the Río Aibonito is a major recurring hazard affecting access to medical facilities. Aibonito is a mountainous town at ~2,401 ft elevation in the Cayey range with steep slopes and multiple rivers (Río de Aibonito, Río Cuyón, Río de la Plata). Hurricane Maria (2017) triggered >70,000 landslides across Puerto Rico; Hurricane Fiona (2022) brought 25+ inches of rain to the region causing flash floods and mudslides. Earthquakes are frequent but minor (magnitude 2.15 recorded March 2024); however, seismic activity contributes to landslide risks in steep areas. Land prices for comparable parcels in Aibonito range $50k–$160k for 1–23 acres. Average single-family home sales ~$130,977.

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