10-Cuerdas Farm for Building Your Dream Home

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Barrio Lomas, Yabucoa (one of ten official barrios; Yabucoa Valley is mostly flat alluvial terrain in the humid East Coastal region), Gurabo 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 408 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood

Municipio-level only — no barrio resolved; verify the parcel location. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.

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Area & terrain notes

Gurabo is a rural mountainous municipio in the interior east-central region, roughly 20–25 minutes south of Humacao. It sits in the foothills leading toward the Cordillera Central, so elevation and forested terrain are typical, though this specific property's topography is not disclosed. Nearby towns (Las Piedras, Juncos) are similar rural-mountainous zones. The area has moderate rainfall and is outside major flood plains, though individual parcel drainage depends on slope and underlying geology. Character is quiet agricultural/rural with some residential development.

Buildability

Listing does not clarify zoning, flood zone, road access, utility availability, or whether property is in agricultural reserve. Single-family residential buildability is assumed but unconfirmed; rural Gurabo properties can face drainage issues and access constraints.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Verify actual elevation, slope, and topographic map; confirm whether property has views toward mountains or coast.
• Obtain flood zone and FEMA map check; confirm property is not in agricultural reserve or other restrictive zoning.
• Inspect road access and confirm public right-of-way; check if paved road reaches property or if significant access work is needed.
• Verify water and electric utility availability and cost to connect; confirm septic suitability via soil survey.
• Obtain current survey and title search; confirm no easements, liens, or discrepancies between Carolina Registry and CRIM (listing mentions both).
• Walk the property with local contractor to assess buildability, drainage, and any environmental constraints (sinkholes, erosion, flood channels).

What the web found

The specific listing was not found on major platforms, but research reveals Yabucoa is an active real estate market with land prices ranging from $135,000–$400,000+ depending on location and size. Critical issue: Barrio Lomas and northeastern Yabucoa have very high landslide susceptibility per USGS monitoring; the area also faces hurricane and flooding hazards.

Also found online:

• Homes.com — Similar 897 m² lot in Tejas de Yabucoa (nearby barrio) with utilities; described as safe/quiet area 10 min from Hwy 30
• FinditPR — Multiple land/property listings in Yabucoa barrios; recent activity shows prices $135K–$374K for homes/structures
• Zillow/PR Realtors MLS — Active inventory in Yabucoa; Lomas barrio shows 360 total listings per Zillow; no specific matching parcel identified

Area intel: Yabucoa land market 2025–2026: Raw land sales range ~$15K–$400K+; single-family homes averaged $440,038 last year. Comparable 9–10 cuerda lots in Yabucoa region listed $150K–$400K (e.g., 17.48 acres with ocean views ~$400K+; 3.2 acres in Camino Nuevo). CRITICAL HAZARD ALERT: USGS classifies northeastern coastal Yabucoa (including likely zones near Lomas) as 'very high' landslide susceptibility. Municipality also faces sea-level rise, flooding, strong winds, earthquakes, and drought. Hurricane Maria (2017) made landfall near Yabucoa; historical hurricanes Hugo and Georges caused significant damage. Building codes and resilient design essential. Puerto Rico 2026 outlook: moderate 2–3% price appreciation expected; construction costs and labor constraints remain high.

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Description (English)

10-cuerdas (9.71 acres) of land for sale in Gurabo (listed as Canóvanas in body, but registered in Carolina per CRIM). Large rural farm property with substantial development potential, located in the eastern zone of Puerto Rico. Property is registered in the Property Registry of Carolina with assigned cadastral number (CRIM). Excellent opportunity for investors seeking large-acreage rural land in the east side of Puerto Rico.