Barrio Masas, Gurabo – Vacant Land

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Barrio Masas (also spelled 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 (Gurabo) lies in the interior foothills east of San Juan, ~25–30 minutes from Humacao; modest elevation gain but no guarantee of majestic views from this parcel. Gurabo terrain is gently rolling, tropical; moderate rainfall (not extreme flood-prone like coastal lowlands), though drainage should be verified. Proximity to El Yunque National Forest is moderate (west/northwest); rainforest ecosystem influence is present but property itself is likely cleared or mixed agricultural. Quiet, rural character.

Buildability

Vacant solar in a residential/agricultural zone (Barrio Masas, Gurabo) is presumed buildable for single-family; no red flags mentioned (flood, access, utilities). Electricity easement noted. Survey and municipal permits required.

⚠️ Listing flags: servidumbre

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Verify exact elevation and sight lines—does the parcel or neighboring vantage offer the views/elevation they seek, or is it flat/wooded with limited vistas?
• Confirm buildability: municipal zoning classification, whether single-family residential is permitted, and any agricultural restrictions.
• Survey the 2.91 acres precisely; clarify the status and location of the electrical easement and whether it constrains building footprint.
• Check FEMA flood maps and local drainage—Gurabo interior is lower-risk than coast, but interior valleys can have water flow issues.
• Confirm utilities (water, sewer, internet) available to the parcel; clarify cost and timeline for connection.
• Inspect access road condition and confirm public or private right-of-way is secure and maintained.

What the web found

While the specific 2.91-acre parcel at $79,900 was not found on major listing platforms, a similar Barrio Masas land listing (PR 945, Gurabo) appears on Christie's and Houzeo. The area is experiencing modest market activity with land prices varying significantly based on size and location. Gurabo is a residential municipality between Metro San Juan and the east coast.

Also found online:

• Houzeo.com — PR 945 Barrio Masas Ward land listing showing $70,000 price, 11,840 sqft lot
• Christie's International Real Estate Puerto Rico — Land in Barrio Masas Ward, Gurabo listed on multiple platforms

Area intel: Gurabo is a residential municipio in the east-central region east of Caguas. Recent home sales in Gurabo average $214,113 at $121/sqft. Land inventory includes 14 vacant parcels for sale. The area has experienced infrastructure investment (U.S. Army Corps work on Gurabo River as of 2018). Hazard considerations for the region: Humacao (nearby county) is extremely vulnerable to flooding and cyclones; eastern Puerto Rico faces landslide risks from past hurricane impacts (e.g., Hurricane Hugo). Building codes in Puerto Rico require hurricane-resistant construction. Gurabo itself sits in the Caguas Valley inland from the coast, offering somewhat lower storm surge risk than seaside municipalities, though the broader region is subject to tropical cyclones, heavy rainfall, and earthquakes as Puerto Rico is located near the Caribbean-North American tectonic plate boundary.

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Description (English)

For sale: approximately 3 cuerdas (2.91 acres) of land with an electrical utility easement, located in Barrio Masas, Gurabo. Part of a set of 3 lots that can be sold together or separately, offering an excellent opportunity for residential development, agricultural use, or investment in a quiet, accessible area. Contact Victor Cruz preferably via WhatsApp at 787-717-1780.