Barrio Masas, Gurabo – Vacant Land

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Barrio Masas (also called 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.

Drive times

Area & terrain notes

Barrio Masas is a rural, quiet hamlet in central Gurabo—no dramatic elevation or coastal views. The municipio is hilly but not mountainous; Masas sits inland and lacks the scenic vistas typical of higher-elevation inland PR towns. Gurabo is confirmed ~30 min from Humacao as validated. Typical tropical climate with moderate rainfall; no notable flood history for upland rural lots, but seasonal drainage should be checked.

Buildability

Zoned for residential/agricultural development; no flood or access red flags mentioned, but survey, water/septic feasibility, and utility extension costs should be verified before committing.

⚠️ Listing flags: servidumbre

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Confirm actual acreage via current survey and compare to stated 3 cuerdas—boundary lines critical if buying 1 of 3 parcels.
• Verify zoning classification (residential vs. agricultural) and any restrictions on single-family home development.
• Check water availability: municipal line proximity, well feasibility, and septic system viability on 2.91 acres.
• Request topographic map and site photos—confirm no hidden flood zones, poor drainage, or lack of road frontage.
• Obtain map showing the other 2 lots and understand if joint purchase is incentivized or required for access.
• Walk the land in-person; assess road condition, utility pole placement, and whether views toward coast/mountains exist from the site.

What the web found

Research found a larger 11,840 sq ft (0.27-acre) lot on PR 945 in Barrio Masas Ward listed at $70,000 on Houzeo (Christie's International), but the specific 2.91-acre parcel at $79,000 was not located on major U.S. platforms. Gurabo is an eastern municipality with established real estate activity, though it faces hurricane and landslide hazards; comparable land in the area ranges from $65,000–$145,000.

Also found online:

• Houzeo — 0.27-acre lot on PR 945 Barrio Masas Ward listed at $70,000 by Christie's International Real Estate Puerto Rico

Area intel: Gurabo is a residential municipality in east-central Puerto Rico near Humacao. Comparable vacant land in Gurabo ranges from ~$65,000–$145,000. Single-family home averages ~$480,930. Area faces hurricane/tropical cyclone risk and historical landslide vulnerability; Hurricane Maria (2017) triggered numerous landslides with 489 homes destroyed. Hurricane Georges (1998) impacted the area with sustained winds near 150 mph. Barrio Masas is a populated sector with mixed-density development.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Description (English)

Vacant lot of approximately 3 cuerdas (2.91 acres) with electrical utility easement, located in Barrio Masas, Gurabo. Part of a 3-lot ensemble that may be sold individually or together, offering an excellent opportunity for residential, agricultural, or investment development in a quiet, easily accessible area. Contact Victor Cruz, preferably by WhatsApp at 787-717-1780.