Barrio Pueblo, House in San Lorenzo
Description from Clasificados
Property for sale with great potential. Two-unit property. Excellent for family living or business. Upper floor has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, balcony, and laundry. Lower floor currently has space for 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, balcony, and kitchen. Each unit has independent entrance. If you are looking for a property to start a rental/residential business, do not miss this great opportunity to invest in an area accessible to main roads. Close to medical offices, pharmacies, supermarkets, restaurants, and government offices. Does not qualify for financing. Contact for more information Puerto Rico.
Original Spanish
Se vende propiedad con gran potencial. Propiedad de dos unidades. Excelente para vivienda familiar o para negocio. Planta alta cuenta con 2 habitaciones, 1 baños, sala, family, comedor, cocina, balcón y laundry. Planta baja Actual cuenta con espacio para 3 habitaciones, 1 baño, sala,comedor, balcón y cocina. Cuenta con entradas independiente. Si desea una propiedad para comenzar el negocio de viviendas no pierda esta gran oportunidad de invertir en una área accesible a las vías principales. Cercano a oficinas médicas, farmacias, supermercados, restaurantes y oficinas de gobierno. No cualifica para financiamiento. Comunícate para más información Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
This is a fixer-upper two-unit property at $95K in a high-flood-risk zone (AE, FEMA) and landslide-prone area with recent flash flood warnings. The photos show severe water damage and incomplete interiors, requiring substantial capital and remediation before occupancy—incompatible with the couple's 'move-in-ready' requirement and December deadline. Pricing is competitive for the area but offers none of the couple's 'loves' (views, elevation, privacy, water features, vegetation), and the HIGH flood risk in a municipality with 771 properties at inundation risk is a material hazard.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-25.
💵 Pricing $95K is market-aligned for San Lorenzo 3-bed comps ($95K–$260K); no flip premium. Last-sale price unknown from cadastre. Price may reflect distressed condition and flood liability.
What the photos show
Photos 1–10 show a two-story residential structure in poor-to-fair condition with bare concrete floors, yellowed walls, water staining, and peeling paint indicating moisture/humidity damage consistent with tropical climate and flood vulnerability. Interior layouts confirm the advertised two-unit configuration with independent entrances; no finished kitchen or bathroom fixtures visible in any photo. The exterior (Photo 1) reveals a modest, compact footprint on tight urban or semi-urban lot with minimal setback and no visible land, vegetation, fruit trees, water features, or elevation relief. Road access appears direct and urban; surroundings appear densely built. No views, elevation, oceanfront, riverfront, rainforest, or privacy evident from any photo.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Pueblo, San Lorenzo (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $95,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 28/100 |
| Existing home | Two-unit duplex: upper 2 bed/1 bath + lower 3 bed/1 bath; both occupied/habitable. · 5 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Pueblo, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 232 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone AE — flood risk
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 | 26 min | 15.1 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 29 min | 19.9 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 56 min | 32.2 mi |
| SJU Airport | 45 min | 28.7 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 15 min | 7.8 mi |
Buildability
Property is already developed as a duplex with independent entrances. No acreage stated and urban Barrio Pueblo location suggests tight zoning; not suitable for a single-family dream-home build.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Obtain formal flood insurance quote and 30-year inundation risk map for this specific parcel; verify whether property is insurable or will be grandfathered out.
- Commission structural engineer inspection to assess water damage, foundation integrity, and cost of remediation (concrete sealing, damp-proof membrane, mold remediation).
- Confirm electrical, plumbing, and building code compliance; verify whether either unit has a certificate of occupancy.
- Establish realistic timeline and budget for completion before December; obtain contractor estimates for finishing interiors (kitchens, bathrooms, flooring).
- Verify property does not qualify for financing (as stated); confirm cash purchase or alternative funding is available.
- Research landslide risk and geotechnical stability of this specific lot and adjacent properties; review Municipal emergency preparedness and historical damage records from Hurricane Maria and April 2026 floods.
What the web found
The specific ClasificadosOnline listing (4877943) could not be located on major US or PR real estate platforms (Zillow, Realtor.com, Point2, Encuentra24), suggesting it may be delisted, archived, or listed exclusively on Spanish-language classified sites. San Lorenzo offers very affordable entry-level properties—a comparable 3-bed/2-bath house in Bo Pueblo area listed at $225,000 on major portals—but buyers should evaluate significant flood and landslide hazards specific to the municipality.
Also found online:
- Findit PR — 3-bed/2-bath house at 155 Calle Tous, Bo Pueblo, San Lorenzo listed at $225,000 (EXP PUERTO RICO LLC)
- Zillow — Multiple San Lorenzo properties; comparable 1-bd/2-ba at $95,000 in the area
Area intel: San Lorenzo comparable homes range $95K–$260K for 3–4 bedroom properties. Pricing is significantly below the Puerto Rico island median of ~$465K. Critical hazard note: San Lorenzo has extreme flood vulnerability with 771 properties at risk of inundation over 30 years; recent flash flood warnings issued April 2026. Municipality is also prone to landslides from heavy rainfall due to hilly terrain and Cretaceous volcanic rock substrate. Hurricane Maria (2017) caused extensive damage and prolonged outages in the area.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4877943 · scored 2026-07-25 · keyword score, needs review