Bo. Monte Grande, Finca in Salinas

Location, terrain & flood

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⛰ 159 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

Barrio Monte Grande in Salinas is inland from the coastal flats, with higher elevation pockets that command Caribbean vistas. Salinas municipio sits south-central on the island; Humacao is roughly 30–45 minutes northeast by vehicle. The terrain transitions from lower coastal zones to hillier interior, making elevation pockets premium. Climate is warm year-round; southern coast is drier than the north. Flood risk varies by specific elevation and proximity to coastal lowlands—this property's multi-plane topography may offer natural drainage advantages.

Buildability

Large finca with irregular topography and multiple planes is developable for a single residence; however, access via PR-717, water/septic availability, and any agricultural zoning restrictions must be confirmed. Salinas is coastal-low but this barrio has elevation—verify flood zone and building codes for oceanview properties.

Questions to verify

• Obtain full flood zone and FEMA mapping for the 194 acres; verify elevation contours and whether any portion falls in high-risk coastal/wetland zones.
• Confirm legal access: validate easement or deed right to Route 717 and confirm no landlocked parcels.
• Zoning and agricultural status: clarify if property is restricted agricultural land (terreno agrícola) and whether single-family residential construction is permitted without variance.
• Survey and title: obtain current CRIM cadastral survey and title search; verify no liens, back taxes, or encroachments (particularly by Campamento Santiago border).
• Water and septic: confirm availability of potable water source and viability of septic system or municipal sewer; identify any water rights or shared infrastructure.
• Engineering and view validation: commission a site visit and preliminary topographic/buildability assessment to confirm the 'multiple planes' and direct ocean-view claims, and assess road grade/drainage.

What the web found

Web sources confirm this is approximately 200 cuerdas (194+ acres) of irregular terrain in Barrio Monte Grande adjacent to Camp Santiago, with Caribbean Sea views. The property is listed on ElListingPR and FindItPR sites; comparable land sales in Salinas range from smaller buildable lots ($350k–$700k) to larger agricultural parcels ($940k+ for 197 acres).

Also found online:

• ElListingPR — Listed as ~200 acres Hacienda de Salinas in Monte Grande; describes irregular terrain with multiple elevation levels and views of Caribbean Sea and Camp Santiago
• FindItPR — Same property, 200 cuerdas (Hacienda de Salinas), mentions direct Caribbean views and irregular relief with several levels

Area intel: Salinas is a southern coastal municipality with 25,789 residents (2020). Comparable recent sales: 12-acre farm with house at $350k (2025); 5-acre land at $349,999 (2024); 3.67-acre waterfront lot at $700k. One oceanfront parcel noted flood zones AE and VE—recommend flood/hazard review for properties in certain Salinas sectors. The irregular terrain here (vs. flat coastal lots) may affect buildability and utilities.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4]