Alturas de Valencia Land, Juncos
Description from Clasificados
6.61 cuerdas (6.42 acres / 25,987.31 m²) of land in the quiet, private Alturas de Valencia community in Juncos. Located at a strategic point near main roads, commerce, schools, and services, it offers excellent potential for residential, agricultural, or mixed-use projects. Its size and versatility make it ideal for a private residence, family farm, cultivation, eco-project, or long-term investment. An accessible lot, well-positioned with the privacy needed to develop the buyer's vision. Contact Yerarlyn Montañez at (787) 940-6799 for more information.
Original Spanish
Terreno de 6.61 cuerdas (6.42 acres / 25,987.31 m²) en la tranquila y privada comunidad de ClasiOnline Alturas de Valencia en Juncos. Ubicado en un punto estratégico cerca de vías principales, comercios, escuelas y servicios, ofrece un gran potencial para proyectos residenciales, agrícolas o de uso mixto. Su amplitud y versatilidad lo hacen ideal para una residencia privada, finca familiar, siembra, eco-proyecto o inversión a largo plazo. Un lote accesible, bien ubicado y con la privacidad necesaria para desarrollar la visión del comprador. Comuníquese para más información con Yerarlyn Montañez al (787) 940-6799. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The property sits at an acceptable 636 ft elevation with X (minimal) flood risk, and the parcel size and location near Juncos services are genuine assets. However, the photos show the land has been heavily cleared and graded—most 'loves' are absent or severely compromised. No ocean view, no riverfront, no visible fruit trees, minimal privacy value given active clearing, and zero rainforest remains. At $105,000, the asking price is 2.5× a recent comparable (170 days old at ~$249k for a smaller lot), suggesting either distressed pricing or a significant gap between listing aspirations and market reality. The couple's dream of elevation, views, and rainforest privacy is not supported by what is actually on the ground.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-01.
💵 Asking price ($105,000) is roughly 0.42× the recent comp ($249,000 for ~2,550 m²), a dramatic discount suggesting either a motivated seller, a problem property, or overpriced comparables. Verify why the parcel was cleared and graded, and whether permits or liens exist.
What the photos show
Photo 1 is a cadastre map showing the parcel outline (orange polygon) overlaid on green forest; Photo 2 shows a cleared, graded dirt road climbing a moderate slope with regrowth vegetation on both sides—significant recent earthwork visible. Photos 3, 4, and 5 reveal the land has been heavily cleared and graded into a sloped, barren plateau with minimal vegetation remaining; distant forested hills visible in photos 3 and 4 suggest some topographic relief, but the subject parcel itself is mostly denuded. No water features (river, stream, or coastline) visible in any photo. No fruit trees or established rainforest on the cleared portions. Road access appears active and maintained. The scale of clearing and grading suggests prior development intent or agricultural prep, not a pristine natural state.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Barrio Valenciano Arriba, Juncos (tier 1 — ≤30 min of Humacao) |
|---|---|
| Price | $105,000 |
| Size | 6.42 acres (6.61 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $8,178/acre (after $52,500 home credit) |
| Fit score | 32/100 |
| Existing home | yes — not move-in habitable |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Barrio Valenciano Arriba, Juncos, Juncos, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 636 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.
Drive times
| Miramar Bar | 21 min | 12.3 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 25 min | 17.1 mi |
| SJU Airport | 52 min | 33.4 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 22 min | 12.6 mi |
Buildability
6.42 acres in Juncos is ample for single-family residential development. No flood, agricultural, or access red flags mentioned in listing; verify road easement, final utilities availability (water/electric/septic), and any HOA restrictions in Alturas de Valencia community before committing.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Confirm the extent of prior grading/clearing and whether any permits or environmental violations were issued; determine if earthwork was authorized and completed.
- Verify title chain and any liens, easements, or encumbrances—especially given the scale of clearing suggests prior owner intent.
- Confirm actual road access and whether the visible graded road is a private easement or public right-of-way; clarify maintenance responsibility.
- Survey the property boundaries in person to verify cadastre accuracy and whether any usable, undisturbed land remains suitable for building.
- Obtain a Phase I environmental assessment given the evidence of heavy earthmoving; confirm no contamination or drainage issues.
- Request proof of existing utilities (water, electric, sewage) on or available to the parcel—permitting and construction costs are high in PR.
What the web found
The parcel appears listed on multiple PR real estate platforms (FindItPR, VirtualHomesRealty, Zillow, Houzeo) with consistent $105,000 pricing and 6.6-cuerda size. Web research confirms Valenciano Arriba's terrain elevation under 500m and notes Juncos' susceptibility to landslides from tropical weather; broader PR land market shows 11.6% annual price appreciation in 2025.
Also found online:
- FindItPR — Listed as 6.6 cuerdas, $105,000, agent REALITY REALTY, updated 7 days ago
- VirtualHomesRealty — Full listing with development potential details, 6.61 cuerdas, emphasizes proximity to roads and services
- Zillow — Listing present but minimal detail available
- Homes.com — Listing present with basic property information
- Houzeo — Listed as $200,000 (higher price variant noted), 6.42 acres, Reality Realty agent
- HomePrideFlorida (eXp Realty) — Includes directions from San Juan via PR-52 to PR-30 Exit 6
Seller / agent: REALITY REALTY (per FindItPR and Houzeo listings); JK REALTY also listed as agent on FindItPR. No direct phone/email extracted from web results.
Area intel: Barrio Valenciano Arriba terrain elevations under 500 meters. Juncos experienced hurricane damage in 2017 with Maria triggering numerous landslides. Broader PR land market appreciated 11.6% year-over-year in Q1 2025 with median sales of $290,000. High construction costs and permitting bottlenecks expected to limit 2026 supply growth. Comparable Valenciano Arriba lots: ~2,550 m² for $249,000 (170 days old listing). Juncos has manufacturing economy with Amgen biotech campus.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4875085 · scored 2026-06-06 · keyword score, needs review