Barrio Toita, Land in Cidra

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Toita (Bo. Toita), Cidra, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 1,228 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 & terrain notes

Cidra is a central-mountain municipio in the Caguas region, roughly 45–60 minutes south-southwest of Humacao depending on route; not nearby, but not unreachably far if the property justifies it. Barrio Toita sits in genuine hill country with elevation (likely 1,200–1,600 ft), cooler temps, lush vegetation, and low flood risk. The terrain is suitable for agriculture and residential builds. Cidra is known for coffee and forestry history; this barrio is rural and quiet.

Buildability

9.9 cuerdas is ample for single-family (or small multi-unit). Cidra mountains are stable; standard due diligence on road access, utility extension, and building permit feasibility required. No apparent flood risk at elevation.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Confirm road access: verify the property has legal right-of-way and that the approach road is publicly maintained or clearly defined.
• Survey and boundaries: obtain a certified topographic survey to confirm the 9.9-cuerda figure and identify any encumbrances.
• Zoning and building permits: confirm the land is zoned for residential construction and that no agricultural restrictions or conservation easements prevent a single-family home.
• Utilities: verify distance and feasibility of extending water, electric, and sewage to the building site; assess whether a well/septic system would be required.
• Environmental/flooding: although elevation mitigates risk, obtain a flood-zone map and environmental review to rule out any restricted or protected areas.
• Title and COL #1 status: verify clear title, absence of liens, and that the COL #1 (direct contact with nature) designation does not impose use restrictions.

What the web found

A nearly identical 9.64-acre parcel in Bo. Toita, Cidra is listed on Trulia for $150,000, suggesting this $112,500 9.61-acre listing is competitively priced. Cidra is in the central mountains with elevated hurricane and landslide risks; the Toita area offers rural building potential.

Also found online:

• Trulia — 9.64 acres in Bo Toita Carr 7729 Km #2.2 listed for $150,000
• FinditPR — Multiple Cidra land listings including Toita area via Keller Williams Grand Homes

Area intel: Land in Cidra ranges from ~$12k–$785k depending on size and location. Cidra has average elevation of 417m and is known as 'Town of the Eternal Spring.' Critical hazard concern: Hurricane María (2017) triggered over 25 landslides per kilometer in some Cidra areas, with high-altitude barrios like Rabanal most affected. Buyers should verify slope stability and hurricane-resistant building requirements for this mountain location.

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

Description (English)

Land in Barrio Toita, Cidra – 9.9 Cuerdas. Live in the freshness of the mountains. This spectacular 9.9-cuerda (39,000 m²) property is located in the heart of Cidra's mountains, offering you the opportunity to build your ideal home or develop a project surrounded by nature, tranquility, and pure air. Highlighted features: Location: Barrio Toita, Cidra. Coordinates: 18.146391, -66.187583. Size: 39,000 m² (approximately 9.9 cuerdas). Setting: Cool and serene zone with impressive mountain views. Convenient access to main roads. Ideal for: Construction of primary residence. Agricultural or eco-tourism project. Additional benefit: Ample extension with great potential to enjoy privacy, direct contact with nature, and cool climate year-round. Puerto Rico.