Cayey Potencial para Desarrollo 39.83 cdas.
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Original Spanish
Financiamiento por dueño disponible. ¡Excelente oportunidad para desarrolladores e inversionistas en una zona de alta demanda y con fácil acceso a la Autopista PR-52 en Barrio Vegas en Cayey, P.R.! ¡Invierta en una de las zonas más céntricas y frescas de Puerto Rico! Ideal para Urbanizaciones, Proyectos Residenciales o Comerciales Se vende amplio terreno de 39.83 cuerdas ubicado en el Barrio Vegas, Séctor Los López en Cayey, con excelente ubicación y gran potencial de desarrollo. •Ubicación estratégica: A minutos de la Autopista PR-52, lo que conecta fácilmente con San Juan, Caguas y el Sur de la isla. •Clima fresco y vistas panorámicas: Cayey es reconocido por su clima agradable durante todo el año y su belleza natural. •Zona en crecimiento: Cerca de la Universidad de Puerto Rico en Cayey, centros comerciales, restaurantes, hospitales y más. •Ideal para desarrollo: * Proyectos de urbanización o vivienda multifamiliar * Parcelas agrícolas con potencial de transformación * Comunidades planificadas o uso mixto * Topografía mayormente utilizable * Fácil acceso a carreteras principales * Zona con demanda residencial y comercial en aumento Se vende Tal cual, “As Is” * No es por tasación Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
This is raw, undeveloped land—not a move-in-ready home, so it fails the couple's primary need (3+ bedroom home by December). At 38.68 acres and $585K (~$15,128/acre), the price is modestly above recent Cayey comps (~$19,487/acre for smaller parcels), but the real issue is the couple's timeline and preference: they need a habitable home now, not a development project. The property does deliver elevation and rainforest ambiance, but no views, no water features, no fruit trees, and no privacy advantage—it's surrounded by forest and residential zones. High landslide/flood risk in Cayey terrain makes this speculative without geotechnical survey.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-25.
💵 Priced at ~$15,128/acre vs. $19,487/acre on recent smaller Cayey parcels; higher-end raw land but not a discount. Financing available.
What the photos show
Photos 1–10 show raw, undeveloped mountainous terrain with dense tropical forest canopy, mature tall trees typical of Puerto Rico's interior highlands, and well-maintained dirt/gravel roads cutting through the property. No structures, no fruit trees visible, and no views of ocean, rivers, or distant vistas—the land is heavily forested with thick understory. Photos 2–4 are aerial/cadastre maps showing the brown-outlined parcels in their landscape context near residential zones and highways; photos 11–16 are text/data sheets and neighborhood aerials (not of this specific property). Elevation is clearly high (1,384 ft measured), and the forest density suggests mature rainforest habitat. No evidence of water features, home structures, or development amenities on the ground.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Las Vegas Beatriz, Cayey (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $585,000 |
| Size | 38.68 acres (39.83 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $9,953/acre (after $200,000 home credit) |
| Fit score | 28/100 |
| Existing home | yes |
Other things spotted in the photos
AI-read from the listing photos — unverified, eyeball against the actual photo before relying on it.
- Note:
XXX-XXX-XXX-XX format number visible in dark box— Photo 11 shows a CRIM Catastro Digital interface with popup
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Las Vegas Beatriz, Cayey, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 1,384 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 | 50 min | 31.3 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 54 min | 36 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 37 min | 19.6 mi |
| SJU Airport | 48 min | 31 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 20 min | 11.6 mi |
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Verify cadastre boundaries and exact acreage match (listing says 39.83 cuerdas / 38.68 acres; confirm no discrepancy).
- Obtain current FEMA flood zone map and engineer assessment for landslide risk—Cayey was heavily impacted by Hurricane Fiona (2022) and Maria (2017) with documented flooding and slides in river valleys.
- Confirm property is not subject to environmental or agricultural restrictions that would block residential development.
- Inspect road frontage and utility access (power, water, sewer) to nearest development-ready site; cost to install may be material.
- Confirm title is clear and no liens or encumbrances; property is sold 'as is' per listing.
- Re-confirm location is acceptable given it is INLAND/mountain interior (Cayey, not coastal) and ≥30 min from San Juan—couple already approved, but verify no change in needs.
What the web found
A matching 39.83-cuerda (38.7 acres) parcel in Barrio Vegas, Sector Los López is listed on Dalton Wade real estate site with focus on development potential. Market data shows Cayey land is actively marketed for residential/commercial development with comparable parcels in the $100K–$200K range for smaller plots. Flood risk warnings exist for Cayey mountain communities, with documented landslide susceptibility and flooding concerns post-Hurricane Maria.
Also found online:
- Dalton Wade — Matches the exact property—39.83 cdas in Barrio Vegas, Sector Los López, marketed for residential/commercial development with PR-52 access
Area intel: Comparable land sales in Cayey (2025–2026): smaller parcels ($2.8–15.54 acres) sold for $45K–$199K on Zillow; a recent ~4.88 acre parcel sold for $95K (June 2026) at $19,487/acre. This 38.68-acre parcel at $585K prices to ~$15,128/acre, roughly in line with higher-end raw land. Cayey experiences cool mountain climate and is a bedroom community 30 minutes from San Juan. Flood/hazard risk: Cayey experienced documented flooding and landslides during Hurricane Maria (2017) and Hurricane Fiona (2022); terrain is 75% mountainous with high landslide susceptibility and floodable river valleys. Buyers should verify updated flood zone maps and conduct geotechnical surveys before development.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4862694 · scored 2026-07-25 · keyword score, needs review