Land for Sale in Gurabo – Barrio Masas

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Barrio Masas (also called Barrio Masa), Gurabo 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 160 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone AE — flood risk

Municipio-level only — no barrio resolved; verify the parcel location. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.

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Area & terrain notes

Barrio Masas (Gurabo) sits in the eastern interior foothills at modest elevation (~300–500 ft), with gentle slopes and subtropical vegetation. The area is ~25–30 minutes from Humacao proper, consistent with the location-validation criteria. Flood risk is low away from river valleys; terrain is typical of rural east-central PR—green, quiet, near agriculture but close enough to PR-945 for access. No proximity to El Yunque or coastline; typical warm, humid subtropical climate with year-round rain.

Buildability

15+ acres in rural Barrio Masas on PR-945 is developable for single-family residential; no flood zone or infrastructure concerns mentioned, but survey, road/utility access, and water availability must be confirmed before design.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Obtain a certified survey and confirm actual road frontage on PR-945; verify legal access (easement or deed) to public road.
• Check flood zone designation (FEMA) and any riverfront/wetland restrictions via DRNA or municipal GIS.
• Confirm zoning (residential, agricultural, mixed) and whether a single-family home permit is routine or requires variance.
• Verify water/sewer availability: public municipal water, well feasibility, or septic system viability.
• Walk the site in person; confirm actual topography, tree cover (fruity or rainforest indicators?), views, and neighbors.
• Title search: ensure clear title, no liens, squatter history, or encumbrances; confirm taxes current.

What the web found

Web search found similar land parcels in Barrio Masas (PR-945 road area) listed on multiple platforms with comparable sizes and prices, along with terrain and hurricane-hazard context for the region. The area is rural, zoned for agricultural and residential use, with elevations reaching 367 meters in nearby sectors.

Also found online:

• RE/MAX — PR 945 Barrio Masas Ward, 27.36 acres, $400,000; zoned Agrícola General/Rural General, allows 1–2 residential units and agricultural use
• Xposure/ListingsPuertoRico — 15.89-curacy land in Barrio Masas on Carr. 945; described as ideal for residential, agricultural, or commercial development with panoramic views
• Encuentra24 — Multiple Barrio Masas parcels listed; Carr. 949 and other road access points in the sector
• Trulia — Loma Del Viento, Bo Masas listing at $445,000 for ~5 acres; another Masas parcel referenced

Seller / agent: Michelle Vazquez Vazquez (agent for Loma Del Viento, Bo Masas property, MLS PR9120876); contact via RE/MAX or Homar Real Estate. Other comparable Masas listings show varying agents—ClasificadosOnline ID-specific agent not found in web results.

Area intel: Comparable sales in Barrio Masas range $290,000–$445,000 for parcels of 4.86–27.36 acres; price per acre ~$14,600–$46,000 depending on size and development potential. Gurabo is in the Caguas Valley with elevations up to 367 meters (Cerro La Silla in Masa barrio); rural, agricultural-zoned land with utility easements feasible. Hurricane Maria (2017) caused significant landslides and flooding in Gurabo—489 homes destroyed; terrain assessment recommended for building. Area is quiet rural setting with access to main roads and local amenities; growing municipality 25 minutes from San Juan.

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Description (English)

Unique investment opportunity! A large plot of 15.8931 cuerdas (15.44 acres) for sale in the sought-after Barrio Masas of Gurabo on PR-945. • Spacious land ideal for residential, agricultural, or commercial development. • Beautiful panoramic views, surrounded by nature and tranquility. • Excellent location near main roads and local services. • Zone with strong appreciation potential. Don't miss this chance to grow your investment! Coordinates: 18.287270, -65.960304. Contact us today for details and to schedule a visit.