Vista Mar Coastal Residence

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Guayanes, Yabucoa, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 72 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.

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Area & terrain notes

Yabucoa is a coastal municipio in southeastern Puerto Rico, ~20–25 minutes south of Humacao, characterized by moderate elevation inland and sea-level coastal terrain. The area transitions between agricultural/rural uplands and developed coastal villages; it experiences typical northeast trade wind influence and seasonal rainfall. Palmas del Mar (nearby) is an established resort/residential community. No proximity to El Yunque (that's northeast). Coastal flooding and hurricane exposure are standard considerations for this latitude.

Buildability

Lot is ~0.17 acres (704.77 m²)—too small for Option A (5+ acres). No room to expand or add structures; suitable only as existing residence.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Flood zone certification & flood insurance requirement—verify FEMA flood zone (A, AE, X) and whether property has ever flooded; assess storm surge/hurricane risk for this coastal location.
• Survey & legal boundaries—confirm exact lot size and boundary lines; verify no easements or encroachments.
• Road access & title—confirm public road access, road maintenance responsibility, and clear title (no liens or disputes with Palmas del Mar or municipal infrastructure).
• Utilities & water—verify that cistern + solar system are reliable, municipal water connection status, septic vs. municipal sewer, and electricity grid stability.
• Zoning & variances—confirm residential zoning and that no variances were needed for renovation; check coastal construction rules (PREPA/Costas).
• Structural & mechanical warranty claims—contact GE Profile, LG, and contractor to confirm warranty coverage and document all renovations for insurance/resale.

What the web found

This listing could not be verified on major U.S. real estate platforms. The Yabucoa area near Humacao offers comparable land in the $33k–$374k range; recent Yabucoa homes average $198k–$440k. The region faces significant hurricane and flooding risks, with Hurricane Maria (2017) making landfall near Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa and causing widespread landslides.

Also found online:

• Brevitas.com — 0 Vista Mar, Yabucoa 00767 listed (residential, no price shown)
• Homes.com — 0 Vista Mar Unit 63702, Yabucoa—$413k for 3br/2.5ba built home (1,975), not raw land
• FindItPR.com — Multiple Yabucoa listings including land lots from $135k–$374k; Carr 901 Km 3.7 at $374k

Area intel: Yabucoa single-family home sales average $198k–$440k; land parcels range $33k–$374k. Hurricane Maria made landfall in Camino Nuevo, Yabucoa (Sept 2017), triggering landslides, flooding, and widespread damage (2,500+ structures affected). The 2020 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans identify sea-level rise, flooding, landslides, and strong winds as key municipal risks. Yabucoa's southeastern coast faces Atlantic hurricane season exposure (June–Nov), with tropical cyclone, storm surge, and coastal erosion hazards documented.

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Description (English)

Coastal residence Vista Mar—Humacao. Located on the boundary between Humacao and Yabucoa (Humacao side), this fully renovated residence offers privacy, comfort, and partial ocean views toward Vieques and Palmas del Mar, less than 5 minutes from Palmas del Mar and with no HOA fees. The property comprises 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 1,734 sq ft of construction on a lot of 704.77 m² (~0.17 acres). Remodeled less than one year ago and unoccupied since, it features a new kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and appliances under warranty. Kitchen designed by Arce Kitchen for Arecibo Home Design with PVC 3/4″ cabinets, Quarzo Nebula quartz countertops and backsplash by Topes Chimerlis. Includes GE Profile appliances, LG refrigerator, bathrooms with rectified Spanish tile, heavy-duty doors and closets by Alum-Assembly, and aluminum railings with epoxy powder-coat finish. Air conditioning in all bedrooms, 600-gallon cistern, solar water heater, security sensors, and parking for up to 6 vehicles with prepared area for second kitchen on first level. FHA and conventional financing available. Pre-qualification letter or proof of funds required. Some photos include virtual staging.