House with 5 Cuerdas of Land, Barrio Calabazas
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Description from Clasificados
Scenic 5-Acre Retreat in the Green Mountains of Yabucoa. Escape to tranquility with this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home, nestled on 5 acres of lush, rolling land in the serene mountains of Yabucoa. Surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and relaxation. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat, a hobby farm, or an eco-friendly getaway, the expansive land provides endless possibilities. Enjoy cool mountain breezes, the sounds of nature, and the beauty of Puerto Rico's countryside, all while being a short drive from town amenities. A true hidden gem.
Original Spanish
Scenic 5-Acre Retreat in the Green Mountains of Yabucoa Escape to tranquility with this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home, nestled on 5 acres of lush, rolling land in the serene mountains of Yabucoa. Surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and relaxation. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat, a hobby farm, or an eco-friendly getaway, the expansive land provides endless possibilities. Enjoy cool mountain breezes, the sounds of nature, and the beauty of Puerto Rico’s countryside, all while being a short drive from town amenities. A true hidden gem! Raul Villanueva Lic. # C-18371 (787)309-5233 Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The property delivers on rainforest and privacy (dense jungle cover, rural isolation) but falls short on the couple's other loves: no elevation views despite 77 ft baseline, no ocean visibility, no waterfront, and no obvious fruit trees. At $130,000—well below the $440K Yabucoa average—the price reflects the home's modest condition and remote mountain location. The 5 acres of undeveloped jungle land does offer hobby-farm or eco-retreat potential, but the structure itself is basic and would require investment.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-22.
💵 At $130,000, this is 3.1× below the recent Yabucoa average ($440K), consistent with a distressed/basic property in a remote rural barrio. Check last recorded sale price and date to determine if this is a flip or long-held estate.
What the photos show
Photos 1–4 show a modest 2-bedroom concrete-block home with turquoise trim and metal fencing in a rural setting; the structure appears weathered and basic, not recently renovated. The land is visibly sloped and heavily vegetated with dense tropical greenery and mature trees (Photos 2, 4, 6), suggesting rainforest character, though no identifiable fruit trees are evident. Photo 5 shows a covered porch/veranda with overgrown surroundings; Photo 6 displays thick secondary forest with no cleared views or water features visible. Road access is narrow asphalt (Photos 2, 3); no ocean views, river, or elevation vistas are apparent from any angle—the terrain is lush but enclosed by vegetation.
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| Location | Barrio Calabazas, Yabucoa (tier 1 — ≤30 min of Humacao) |
|---|---|
| Price | $130,000 |
| Size | 4.86 acres (5 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $13,374/acre (after $65,000 home credit) |
| Fit score | 52/100 |
| Existing home | 2 bed, 1 bath; condition and move-in readiness not disclosed. |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Barrio Calabazas, Yabucoa, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 77 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 | 19 min | 10.7 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 10 min | 5 mi |
| SJU Airport | 74 min | 43.5 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 45 min | 28 mi |
Buildability
5 acres in Yabucoa's rural mountains offers substantial buildable land; confirm zoning allows residential use and that no agricultural easements encumber it. Verify road access (private or public), utilities (water/electric availability), and flood/landslide risk in mountainous terrain.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Obtain last recorded sale price and date; confirm whether $130K reflects distress, foreclosure, or legitimately raw/unimproved land.
- Site visit: verify the 5-acre boundary, assess slope/accessibility, and check for any seasonal water runoff or drainage issues (Calabazas is in a hazard zone for landslides and flooding).
- Structural inspection of the 2-bed/1-bath house—photos suggest age and weathering; budget for repairs or decide if demolition + rebuild is the plan.
- Confirm water/utility access and septic or municipal sewer status; confirm property title is clear and cadastral plano matches listing.
- Walk the full perimeter and interview neighbors about water rights, access roads, and any shared infrastructure; clarify if any fruit trees (cacao, plantain, mango) are present but obscured by overgrowth.
- Engage a local surveyor to verify elevation and slope profile relative to any future construction footprint; confirm FEMA X flood zone with recent flood-plain map.
What the web found
The listing appears on multiple RE/MAX sites with the address Carr. #182, Bo. Calabazas, Yabucoa—a scenic mountain property described as rolling terrain in the green hills. ReMax listings emphasize it as a 2-bed, 1-bath home on 5 acres with panoramic views. The area is characterized as rural with elevation around 20m and accessible to Humacao amenities. No direct comparable sales or contemporary market data for this specific barrio were found in searches.
Also found online:
- RE/MAX Metro Playa PR — Same 5-acre property with address Carr. #182 Bo. Calabazas; 2 bed, 1 bath, rolling terrain in mountains
- RE/MAX Real Realty PR — Listing ID 00195538013; identical property description as other RE/MAX listings
- Real Look — Larger parcel: 10.98 acres on Highway 182, km 4.9 in Calabazas area; quiet location with development potential
Area intel: Calabazas is a rural barrio with ~5,000 residents and offers a rural feel with owner-occupied homes. The area sits in mountainous terrain with Pandura Peak (1,693 ft) in the barrio. Municipality of Yabucoa identified hazards include flooding, landslides, earthquakes, sea-level rise, drought, and strong winds. Island-wide Puerto Rico housing showed 14.95% year-on-year price growth in Q4 2025. Yabucoa-specific data shows recent single-home sales averaged $440,038. The $130,000 price point is notably below average for the municipality, suggesting raw land or a distressed property.
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Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4845905 · scored 2026-07-22 · keyword score, needs review