Barrio Masas, Gurabo – Vacant Land

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Barrio Masas (also called Barrio Masas Ward), 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 is in inland central Gurabo, a rural agricultural municipality approximately 25–30 minutes west of Humacao. The zone sits at modest elevation (typically 300–600 ft) but the listing provides no specific topography or view data. Gurabo's interior terrain is rolling and mixed woodland/farmland; it does not offer dramatic elevation or oceanfront. The area is generally outside flood-prone zones but inland and away from dramatic scenery.

Buildability

Lot is described as suitable for residential or agricultural development with straightforward road access. No flood, utility, or zoning red flags mentioned, but a full survey and municipal zoning check are essential before committing.

⚠️ Listing flags: servidumbre

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Verify exact elevation and slope—do views toward coast or mountains exist?
• Confirm electrical easement does not restrict building footprint or future solar.
• Obtain survey and confirm all 3 lots' boundaries and possibility of combining.
• Check municipal zoning classification and confirm residential/agricultural use is permitted without variance.
• Verify road access is legal, maintained, and adequate for construction vehicles and future residents.
• Research flood zone, water availability (well vs. municipal), and any agricultural deed restrictions.

What the web found

Web search found a comparable property at PR 945 Barrio Masas, Gurabo listed on multiple platforms (Houzeo at $70,000, and a larger 28.17-cuerda parcel at $400,000 on MLS). Gurabo is a fast-growing municipality with residential development active, though the specific 2.91-acre parcel at $79,900 could not be located on major portals. Regional context shows Puerto Rico land prices and home values rising sharply in 2025.

Also found online:

• Houzeo — 11,840 sqft lot (0.272 acres) at PR 945 Barrio Masas Ward listed at $70,000
• PuertoRicoRealEstateForSale.com (MLS) — PR 945 Barrio Masas, 28.17 cuerdas (≈27.36 acres), $400,000, SRC zoning, flood zone X

Area intel: Gurabo is one of Puerto Rico's fastest-growing municipalities, expanding from ~18,000 residents in the 1980s to over 45,000 today. Located 25 minutes from San Juan. Hurricane Maria (2017) caused significant flooding and 489 home losses; landslide risk exists due to terrain. Puerto Rico housing market posted 14.95% price growth Q4 2025; Gurabo single-family homes average $480,930. Land in the area ranges $45,000–$1.2M+ depending on size and location. Barrio Masas is a rural/developing area within the municipality.

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Description (English)

Approximately 3 cuerdas (2.91 acres) of vacant land for sale with electrical easement, located in Barrio Masas, Gurabo. Part of a set of 3 lots that may be sold together or separately, offering an excellent opportunity for residential development, agricultural use, or investment in a quiet zone with easy access. Contact Victor Cruz preferably by WhatsApp at 787-717-1780.