La Margarita in Salinas—Fully Remodeled
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Description from Clasificados
Excellent residence completely remodeled with 3 bedrooms, carport, patio, and very cool/breezy terrace, equipped with several new appliances and 5 new inverter air conditioners, very close to the beach. The property is ready for immediate occupancy. Call for more information: Mr. Segarra at 787-969-5976 Bit 235K Puerto Rico
Original Spanish
Exelente Residencia completamente Remodelada con 3 habitaciones, marquesina patio y terraza muy fresca, equipada con varios enseres nuevos y 5 aires inverters nuevos, muy cerca de la playa. La propiedad esta lista para entrega inmediata. llame para mas inf. Sr. Segarra al 787-969-5976 Bit 235K Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The 3-bedroom, fully remodeled home meets the move-in-ready requirement and is priced well below island median, but sits in AE (high-flood-risk) zone at only 12 ft elevation in La Margarita, which has documented major flooding history (up to 7 feet inside homes) and lies <20 feet above sea level. Photos confirm no elevation, views, oceanView, water features, fruit trees, privacy, or rainforest—none of the couple's 'loves' are present. The flat, barren, heavily built-over setting and severe flood risk make this a poor fit despite the home's condition and price.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-25.
💵 Price $238K vs island median $385K is attractive, but no historical sale price provided in measured facts; verify last recorded sale and any flip history. Salinas generally below-island-average pricing is offset by the extreme flood liability.
What the photos show
Photos 1–4 show a modern, single-story concrete home with clean lines, horizontal louvers, and a carport/patio area; the structure appears well-maintained and recently remodeled. Photos 5–8 reveal bright, sparse interiors (kitchen, bedrooms) with new appliances, inverter AC units, and shuttered windows—ready for occupancy. Photos 9–12 document a bathroom, covered patio/pergola, and additional rooms; exterior shots (10–11) show flat, sandy/cleared ground with no elevation and minimal landscaping. Photos 13–16 show doors, security fencing, and the front facade in bright daylight. No views, water, fruit trees, rainforest, or significant vegetation are visible; the setting is entirely flat, urban/suburban, and heavily modified. The home is move-in-ready but sits in a low-lying, featureless environment.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | La Margarita, Salinas (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $238,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 28/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bedrooms, completely renovated, 5 new inverter AC units, move-in ready · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — La Margarita, Salinas, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 12 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 | 66 min | 50 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 55 min | 42 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 23 min | 9.4 mi |
| SJU Airport | 77 min | 52.7 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 49 min | 33.2 mi |
Buildability
Property is a finished residence; not applicable for building.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Confirm flood insurance cost and availability in AE zone; verify whether FEMA rate/premium is sustainable long-term.
- Request site elevation survey and review flood maps + Hurricane Hugo/post-2000 water damage photos for this specific address.
- Clarify lot size (listing omits acreage) and verify cadastre record; confirm property boundaries and setbacks.
- Inspect foundation, sump-pump, and any flood-mitigation systems (gutters, grading, barriers) already in place.
- Confirm the home's actual title status, any HOA/community liens (Asociación de Residentes flood-mitigation fees), and whether solar/battery microgrid project will affect the property.
- Walk the neighborhood during high tide or after rain to assess actual drainage and neighbor flooding history.
What the web found
La Margarita is an established residential urbanización in Salinas with a history of flood mitigation activism and community resilience projects. Search results confirm similar 3-bedroom properties in this barrio, though comparable sales data specific to Salinas are sparse on major English-language sites. The area faces significant coastal flooding risk due to elevation <20 feet and recent EPA/community investments in solar microgrid and flood barriers.
Also found online:
- ClasificadosOnline — Similar 3-bed property at 325 m² lot in La Margarita listed at lower price; older sold listing in Las Margaritas for $103,000
Area intel: La Margarita neighborhood located <20 feet above sea level with documented history of major flooding: Hurricane Hugo (1989) plus six major floods since causing up to 7 feet of water inside homes. Community organization Asociación de Residentes de la Margarita received EPA $10–20M grant (2024) for solar/battery microgrid and flood mitigation. Island-wide PR median home price $385K (up 6.2% YoY as of Q1 2026), but Salinas generally prices below island average. Puerto Rico faces increased hurricane rainfall flood risk and sea-level rise per USGS/climate modeling. Coastal road PR-1 near Las Ochenta (Salinas) vulnerable to surges.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4882964 · scored 2026-07-25 · keyword score, needs review