Bo. 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.

Area & terrain notes

Cidra is a mountainous interior municipio south-southeast of San Juan, sitting at 1,000–2,000 ft elevation in PR's central cordillera—one of the island's freshest, most forested regions. Bo. Toita is typical of Cidra's rural barrios: agrarian, lush, and removed from coastal development. Humacao is roughly 30–35 km away (45–50 min drive), not trivially close but reasonable for friends' visits. The terrain supports coffee, plantains, and citrus historically; rainfall is moderate-to-high but flooding is uncommon at this elevation. Character is quiet, nature-focused, and cooler than lowland PR.

Buildability

9.6+ acres is ample for single-family home. Cidra's interior is not flood-prone; access road quality and utilities (water, power) must be confirmed. No zoning flags evident, but verify municipal building permits and road easements.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Confirm exact elevation, slope grade, and usable building footprint via site survey; assess any land-sliding or runoff risk.
• Verify road access: is the access road municipally maintained, private, or easement-dependent? Drive it in wet weather.
• Check municipal zoning/use code and whether a building permit for residential construction is straightforward or requires variances.
• Confirm water and electricity availability or cost/feasibility of wells, septic, or solar; ask if the property was previously tested for water.
• Obtain a professional survey and review title for any liens, easements, or riparian/environmental restrictions (e.g., forestry preserve status).
• Research flood zone mapping and landslide/geological hazard maps for Bo. Toita/Cidra via FEMA and PR geological surveys.

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 Bo. Toita, Cidra – 9.9 cuerdas (39,000 m²). This spectacular 9.9-cuerda (approximately 9.6 acre) parcel sits in the heart of Cidra's mountains, offering the opportunity to build your ideal home or develop a project surrounded by nature, tranquility, and fresh air. Highlighted Features: Location: Bo. 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: Main residence construction. Agricultural or eco-tourism project. Added benefit: Large expanse with great potential to enjoy privacy, direct contact with nature, and fresh climate year-round.