12 Cuerdas — Water & Electricity

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Barrio Mulas, Patillas, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 682 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.

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Area & terrain notes

Patillas is in southeast Puerto Rico, inland and slightly elevated above the coastal plain; terrain is hilly with river systems (Río Patillas runs through the municipio). While farther from Humacao proper (~25–30 min by car), it sits in the same general east-bank region as Maunabo and Yabucoa and offers genuine mountain/river character. The area is rural and agricultural, with lower density and good rainfall; flood risk is present in lowlands but elevated properties like this typically avoid it. Lago de Patillas (a reservoir) is nearby, adding scenic and recreational value.

Buildability

Property has cleared roads, terraces for construction, and cement access to first plateau — favorable for build-out. No flood zone, zoning, or agricultural-hold concerns mentioned in listing, but verify with municipal records and survey.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Verify the studio apartment's legal status: is it permitted, fully finished, and habitable as-is, or merely a shell/foundation? Get photos and inspection.
• Obtain a professional survey to confirm acreage, boundary lines, and road/easement rights — especially the cement road and river access claims.
• Check municipal zoning and flood zone maps (FEMA/PR hazard data); confirm no agricultural restrictions or building-permit restrictions apply.
• Verify water and electricity utilities: are ClasiOnline connections formal (titled), or informal/subject to future disputes? Get proof of active service.
• Clarify river-access rights: is the riverfront directly accessible, or across neighbor land? Confirm no riparian restrictions.
• Title search and deed review to ensure clean ownership, no liens, and no community/shared-infrastructure encumbrances.

What the web found

Web search found Patillas is in the southeastern region with documented flood history along the Río Grande de Patillas; Barrio Mulas appears in multiple MLS listings on Findit and Kaizen Realty. Comparable land in Patillas ranges from $35,000–$650,000+ depending on size and location. The $135,000 price for 11.65 acres is within market range for raw land in the municipio.

Also found online:

• Findit PR — Multiple properties in Barrio Mulas listed; similar house on Carr 184 Km 6.2, Bo. Mulas for $170,000 (4 bed/3 bath)
• Kaizen Realty MLS — Property listing MLS #PR9113502 at Carr 184 Km 6.2 BO. MULAS, $170,000
• Zillow — General Patillas MLS search; no specific match to ID 4873460

Area intel: Patillas median home value is ~$155k (vs. national $309k). Barrio Mulas parcels on Carr 184 have ranged $140k–$210k for similar-sized improved properties. FLOOD HAZARD: Patillas has significant documented flood history—the Río Grande de Patillas and other south-coast rivers exceed historical maximum stages during heavy rainfall events. Historical floods occurred in 1960, 1973, 1985, and 2010 with severe impacts in Patillas/Mulas area. Buyers should verify flood zone status and conduct hydrological survey. Property is close to Humacao (short distance) in southeastern Puerto Rico.

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

Description (English)

Beautiful 12.57-cuerda (11.65-acre) finca with impressive views of mountains and river. Water (ClasiOnline) and electricity (ClasiOnline) already installed. Clean roads and access to multiple terraces available for construction. Cement road to first plateau. Studio apartment with bathroom on-site. Ready to build your dream home. Also suitable for private activities and income generation — ideal for short-term rental apartments with river access. Exit onto PR-184 in Barrio Mulas. Quiet, family-friendly community. 5 minutes from Lago de Patillas, 15 minutes from town center. Proof of funds or bank pre-qualification required for offer acceptance.