236 Cuerdas (229 Acres) Naguabo | Direct Express Highway Access

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Maizales, Naguabo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 301 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

Naguabo is a rural, inland municipio in the southeast, ~25–30 minutes from Humacao. The terrain in this area is characteristically low to gently rolling limestone and alluvial plains—flat farmland typical of Puerto Rico's interior agriculture belt, not the mountain villages or coastal bluffs the couple is seeking. The region is warm, humid, and prone to seasonal flooding in low areas; elevation here rarely exceeds 200–300 feet. No rainforest; this is active farmland with limited ocean or river views.

Buildability

Legally buildable on A-1/A-G zoning with water and electric nearby, but the property is marketed for commercial agriculture/solar, not residential. A single-family home can be carved out, but you'd be developing a tiny footprint on a vast flat-to-rolling commodity farm fronting two highways (PR-53 and PR-31), which defeats privacy and scenic goals.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Verify FEMA flood zone status for the entire parcel, especially the 143 flat cuerdas (prone to pooling/drainage issues on flatland).
• Confirm zoning variance process: does A-1/A-G allow single-family residential subdivision, or would you need a formal rezoning/use exception?
• Survey and title search: confirm true boundaries, easements, and any legacy agricultural liens or water-rights encumbrances.
• Inspect PR-53/PR-31 road access and visibility: confirm legal ingress/egress and whether highway frontage creates noise/dust/traffic nuisance for a residence.
• Walk the property for microtopography and views: seller emphasizes 'gentle hills,' but verify if any spot offers meaningful elevation or sightlines (vs. flat horizon).
• Water and electric 'adjacent' clarification: obtain written confirmation of connection feasibility, cost, and any minimum service parcels.

What the web found

The specific 236-cuerda parcel listed on ClasificadosOnline (ID 4874064) does not appear on major U.S. real estate platforms. Comparable land in Naguabo ranges from $100,000 to $1.6M depending on size and location; a 53-acre parcel on Carr 3 Bennington Rd sold for $1.6M. The region faces hurricane and flood risks common to southeast Puerto Rico.

Also found online:

• Trulia — 53 acres at Carr 3 Bennington Rd, Naguabo listed at $1,600,000 by Enjolie Hernandez Real Estate
• FinditPR — Multiple Naguabo land listings available; similar-sized properties range from $100K to $1.2M
• Zillow — Land listings in Naguabo available but this specific parcel not found

Area intel: Naguabo land sales typically range $100K–$1.6M for parcels under 100 acres. The region is part of southeast Puerto Rico's coastal plains near El Yunque rainforest. Hurricane and flood risks are documented: Hurricane Hugo (1989) triggered landslides in eastern municipalities including Naguabo; Hurricane Maria (2017) caused significant damage to nearby Humacao. Building in the area requires hurricane-resistant construction. Terrain varies from flat coastal areas to some elevation inland. Proximity to Humacao (about 15 km south) provides market access.

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Description (English)

FINCA LA FORTUNA — UNIQUE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN NAGUABO. Are you seeking a large-scale agricultural property with unbeatable connectivity and multifaceted potential? Your opportunity is here. Finca La Fortuna, with 236 cuerdas (~229 acres) in Naguabo, is one of the most versatile and best-positioned properties in eastern Puerto Rico. Location and Unbeatable Access: Direct frontage on PR-53 and PR-31 highways offers immediate access for logistics, equipment movement, and exceptional visibility. Terrain with Unlimited Potential: • 143 Cuerdas Flat: Ideal for mechanized agriculture, extensive crops, or large-scale solar energy project development. • 93 Cuerdas Gentle Hills: Perfect for livestock, fruit trees, agroforestry, or low-density residential development. Infrastructure and Uses: • Agricultural Zoning (A-1/A-G). Ideal to qualify for incentives. • Water and electrical services adjacent to the property. • Potential for: Commercial agriculture, Livestock, Solar Projects (excellent for lease income), Agritourism, or land banking. Invest in a unique property. Main connectivity, versatile topography, and a promising future. CONTACT: Héctor Báez | Lic. C-17995 | 787-236-9560 Puerto Rico.