176-Cuerdas Finca with Residence in Cayey
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Description from Clasificados
Price Improved!! Impressive 176-cuerda (170.93-acre) finca, fully fenced. Features a river, beautiful waterfall, natural swimming pool, and a spring bubbling from rock formations providing potable water 24/7. Includes a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house. Planted with breadfruit, cacao, coffee, and other trees; fertile soil ideal for all types of cultivation. Two private entrances from Cayey and Guayama. Located above 2,000 feet elevation, offering cool climate year-round and distant Atlantic Ocean views from its highest point. Zoning A-B and R-G; FEMA Code X, outside flood zone, makes this sanctuary perfect for agritourism, agriculture, private residence, or retreat. Schedule a visit and seize this great opportunity!
Original Spanish
Precio Mejorado!! Impresionante finca de 176 cuerdas completamente cercada. Cuenta con río, una hermosa cascada, piscina natural, y un manantial que emana de las rocas produciendo agua potable 24/7. Incluye una casa de 2 cuartos y 2 baños. Cuenta con árboles de pana, cacao y café entre otros, y su suelo fértil es ideal para todo tipo de cultivo. Tiene 2 entradas privadas desde Cayey y Guayama. Ubicada a más de 2,000 pies de altura, ofrece un clima fresco durante todo el año y vista distante del Océano Atlántico desde su punto más alto. Su zonificación A-B y R-G, y el Código X de FEMA fuera de zona de ClasificadosOnline inundación, hace de este santuario una opción perfecta para ecoturismo, agricultura, estancia, o retiro privado. Programe una visita y aproveche esta gran oportunidad! Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The property delivers strong on riverfront, rainforest, fruit trees (breadfruit, cacao, coffee visible in lush canopy), and privacy—genuine assets. Elevation at 1,233 ft (measured) is solid but below the listing's marketing of '2,000+ feet'; no ocean view is discernible in the contact sheet. The 2-bed/2-bath residence is modest and outbuildings appear utilitarian. At $1.5M for 170+ acres in Cayey, the price aligns with regional comps ($85k–$1.1M+) for large mountain fincas, but the couple should verify last-sale price and any prior transaction history, and critically assess landslide risk in this high-hazard region before committing.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-01.
💵 No prior sale price provided in summary; verify last-recorded transaction and days-on-market to assess whether $1.5M is aggressive or fair for a 170-acre mountain finca in Cayey.
What the photos show
Photos 1–2 show clear evidence of riverfront water features: a natural pool with greenish water, rocky outcrops, and a small waterfall—matching the listing's claim of river, waterfall, and swimming pool. Photos 4–5 reveal lush, dense vegetation consistent with rainforest conditions, and photo 6 shows what appears to be community agricultural activity in cleared land. Photo 3 documents goats on the property, suggesting active farming. Photo 7 shows a modest white concrete block outbuilding in good repair. The terrain in photos 1–2 and 5 appears steep and heavily vegetated, consistent with Sierra de Cayey mountain topography. No distant ocean views are visible in any photo; the vegetation is too dense and immediate to suggest sight lines to the coast.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Cedros, Cayey (tier 2 — farther, “epic-only”) |
|---|---|
| Price | $1,499,000 |
| Size | 170.93 acres (176 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $7,600/acre (after $200,000 home credit) |
| Fit score | 72/100 |
| Existing home | 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; condition/move-in readiness not specified |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Cedros, Cayey, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 1,233 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.
Drive times
| Miramar Bar | 54 min | 33.6 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 58 min | 38.4 mi |
| SJU Airport | 52 min | 33.3 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 24 min | 13.9 mi |
Buildability
Excellent buildability: high elevation, fenced, dual road access (Cayey & Guayama), fertile soil, FEMA Flood Zone X (out of flood zone), zoning A-B & R-G supports residence and agriculture. Main unknowns: road quality/drivability to upper sites, utilities (water/power routing), and whether zoning permits detached new residence on same parcel.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Confirm actual highest elevation on the property and verify the '2,000+ feet' claim vs. measured 1,233 ft ground elevation—clarify if listing refers to peak elevation elsewhere on finca.
- Obtain USGS landslide hazard map for the specific cadastral parcel; assess slope angles and soil type (volcaniclastic rock noted in region) with a geotechnical engineer, especially given Hurricane Maria landslide history in Cayey.
- Verify the spring water potability claim with independent water-quality testing; confirm year-round flow and seasonal variation.
- Walk the property with a structural engineer to assess the 2-bed/2-bath residence condition, foundation, and hurricane-resistance (photo 7 suggests recent construction/repair but cannot confirm seismic or wind rating).
- Confirm zoning (A-B and R-G listed) allows agritourism or intended use; request a zoning letter from municipal office.
- Request title search and last-recorded sale price/date to contextualize the $1.5M asking price against recent comps and any prior transactions.
What the web found
Web search did not locate this specific listing on Zillow, Realtor.com, Point2, Encuentra24, or other major platforms. General Cayey market data shows rural land sales ranging from $85,000–$1.1M+ and Puerto Rico house prices up 14.95% year-over-year (Q4 2025). Barrio Cedros is confirmed as a real Cayey location.
Also found online:
- FindItPR — Multiple listings shown in Cayey/Cedros area with smaller parcels (2-5 cuerdas) priced $85,000–$350,000
- BuyOwner.com — Comparable: ~151.4 cuerdas in Cayey/Cidra area listed; average Cayey home sales $293,299; single-family homes for sale avg $691,528
- Encuent24 — Multiple rural land listings in Cayey including flat terrain parcels marketed for residential/development potential
Area intel: Cayey is in the Sierra de Cayey mountain range with steep terrain (slopes up to 45°). Landslide hazard is significant in the region—USGS maintains monitoring stations in Cayey due to landslide risk from intense rainfall and hurricanes. Puerto Rico reported 70,000+ landslides from Hurricane Maria (2017). Soil moisture, slope angle, and volcaniclastic rock type are critical for building safety. Puerto Rico real estate markets saw 14.95% year-over-year price growth (Q4 2025). Comparable land in Cayey ranges $85,000–$1.1M+ depending on size and location.
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Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4834333 · scored 2026-06-06 · keyword score, needs review