Barrio Florida, Finca (Farm/Land Parcel) in San Lorenzo

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — PR-928 Km 5.2, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 479 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood

Located from an address / road-km marker — close to the parcel. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.

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Area & terrain notes

San Lorenzo is inland, southeast of San Juan in the foothills region (not coastal). Barrio Florida sits at modest to moderate elevation relative to coastal PR, but the listing's vague 'hillside' reference offers no confirmation of dramatic elevation gain or commanding vistas. The area is rural, quiet, and characterized by agricultural land, residential development, and accessible highways; no major rainforest or river corridors are noted here. Humacao is ~25–30 km away (confirmed in-range). The terrain is typically karst and clay with gentle slopes; it is not a high-elevation or dramatically scenic zone like the interior mountains or El Yunque.

Buildability

R-G (Rural General) zoning is compatible with residential single-family build. Flat-to-gently-rolling topography. No flood risk (Zone X). Direct PR-928 access. Utilities and essential services nearby. Buildable, but confirm water/sewer availability and survey.

⚠️ Listing flags: inundable

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Confirm water availability (municipal line, well, or water rights) and sewer options (septic feasible for 8.5 acres).
• Obtain a current USGS topographic map and site survey to verify actual elevation change, slope steepness, and whether 'hillside' framing offers any vista potential.
• Verify that R-G zoning permits single-family residential construction; confirm no agricultural or land-use restrictions that would prevent build.
• Drive the PR-928 access point in person; confirm road condition, drainage, and safe ingress/egress.
• Search municipal records for any outstanding liens, property disputes, or pending infrastructure projects affecting the parcel.
• Ask listing agent directly: are there views from the 'main hillside'? Are fruit trees already present or is the land mostly cleared? How private is the setting from neighbors?

What the web found

The parcel is located at PR-928 Km 5.2 in Barrio Florida, San Lorenzo, and is approximately 20 miles from San Juan. The property is zoned R-G (Rural General) in a non-flood-prone Zone X. Puerto Rico's housing market surged 14.95% year-on-year in Q4 2025, but specific San Lorenzo/Barrio Florida sales data was not found.

Also found online:

• Encuentra24 — Same parcel listed with identical details: 8.51 acres (8.76 cuerdas), $254,000, PR-928 Km 5.2. Describes level-to-rolling topography, rural residential area, strategic highway access.

Area intel: The property has level to gently rolling topography, ideal for residential development, agricultural project, or private estate. It is designated in Flood Zone X (not flood-prone). San Lorenzo has areas underlain by Cretaceous volcaniclastic rock, and the municipality has experienced 3 confirmed severe weather events since April 2023, with the most recent in April 2023. Puerto Rico's overall housing market rose 14.95% year-on-year in Q4 2025. Comparable San Lorenzo land listings on Trulia range from $85,000 (0.93 acres) to $1.423 million (84.78 acres). No agent/seller contact info is visible on the public listing.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4]

Description (English)

Land/farm for sale in San Lorenzo, 8.76 cuerdas (8.51 acres). A beautiful parcel with lovely classified trees framing the main hillside. Excellent investment opportunity on PR-928 Km 5.2, Barrio Florida. Build a property with great potential in a tranquil zone, surrounded by nature, with excellent access. Large 8.76-cuerdas (approximately 34,430 m²) terrain with level-to-gently-rolling topography, ideal for residential development, agricultural project, or private estate. Strategic location with direct PR-928 highway access, in a quiet rural setting with predominantly residential use. Stable growth zone with easy access to essential services. Approximately 20 miles from San Juan. Zoning: R-G (Rural General). Topography: Level to gently rolling. Flood zone: Zone X (not flood-prone). Primary access: PR-928. Adjacent use: Residential. Contact for information or to schedule a visit. Negotiable price.