Spectacular Land, Bo. Calabazas, Yabucoa PR

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — PR-182 Km 3.3, Yabucoa, Puerto Rico 👁 Street View 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 408 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood

Located from an address / road-km marker — close to the parcel. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.

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Area notes

Yabucoa is a rural, southeastern municipio in the foothills above the Caribbean coast; Barrio Calabazas is inland agricultural territory with rolling terrain and modest elevation gain toward the interior highlands. The area is ~15–20 km southwest of Humacao and ~40 km northeast of El Yunque; it experiences tropical/subtropical climate with moderate rainfall and is outside primary hurricane-surge zones but subject to seasonal tropical weather. The region is characterized by small farms, quiet rural character, and proximity to both rainforest transition zones and coastal plains.

Buildability

Agricultural zoning supports single-family residence construction. No flood, access, or utility constraints mentioned. Part is currently tenant-farmed; verify lease terms and termination timeline before development. Confirm road access quality and survey boundaries.

Questions to verify

• Obtain a detailed topographic survey and aerial photography to confirm elevation change, aspect (sun/view orientation), and whether ridgeline or hilltop building sites exist—essential for the 'majestic views' priority.
• Verify the current farm-tenant lease: term, termination clause, and timeline to regain full possession and development rights.
• Confirm road access and title to access easement; confirm utilities (water, electric, internet) availability or feasibility and cost to extend.
• Conduct a Phase I environmental assessment and flood-zone check (FEMA, municipio records) given agricultural use and inland location.
• Verify that single-family residential construction is permitted under current agricultural zoning or requires a variance; confirm municipal building permit process.
• Order a professional survey to confirm exact boundaries, identify any encroachments, and establish baseline for future subdivision or building footprint.

What the web found

The specific parcel listing (ID 4846960) could not be located on major real estate platforms, but multiple properties on Carr. 182 in the Calabazas barrio are actively listed. Yabucoa's recent home sales average $440,038, indicating a modest market. The Calabazas area lies in mountainous terrain with landslide susceptibility rated as very high by USGS.

Also found online:

• RealLook — 10.98-acre property at Carr. 182 Km 4.9, Bo. Calabazas; described as super-quiet area with great potential
• Realty.com (MLS PR9098061) — Property with buildings at Carr. 182 Km 7.7, Calabazas; listed $98,000; agent Katherine Torres, Torres And Associates
• Smith & Associates (MLS PR9111884) — Residential home with 2 bedrooms at Carr. 182 Km 8.2, Calabazas Arriba; 1,751 sqm lot allowing building expansion
• Prestige Realty — Property at Carr. 182 Km 4, Parcelas Rosa Sanchez sector, Calabazas; contact 787-236-2169

Seller / agent: Unable to identify agent for specific parcel (ID 4846960); however, nearby listings show agents: Katherine Torres (Torres And Associates, 787-513-2591) and Prestige Realty (787-236-2169)

Area intel: Yabucoa single-family homes averaged $440,038 with ~$161 per sq ft (2025 data). Calabazas is a barrio with 2010 population of 7,675, situated on hilly terrain part of the San Lorenzo Batholith with Pandura Peak (516m) located in the ward. Critical hazard: USGS classifies landslide susceptibility as very high in the Yabucoa municipality, particularly in the northeastern coastal portion. Hurricane Maria (2017) triggered numerous landslides in the region. Properties on nearby Carr. 182 segments show acreage from ~11 to 14.55 acres priced $98k–$220k.

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