4.35-cuerdas Lot, $299k

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Rincon, Gurabo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 199 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood

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

Gurabo is a rural interior municipio in east-central Puerto Rico, roughly 30–40 minutes from Humacao and well-positioned for couples seeking elevation and views away from coastal development. The Montes area (where this lot sits) is mountainous terrain; typical elevation in Gurabo ranges 500–1,200 feet, offering relief from coastal humidity and exposure. The region has moderate rainfall and is not typically in major hurricane flood zones, though any buyer must verify FEMA flood maps. El Yunque is ~45 minutes northwest; the coast ~20 minutes south/southeast. Character is rural residential, with scattered urbanizations and family plots — quieter than coastal towns.

Buildability

Land is described as high-elevation, accessed via Clinton Street in Paseos de Santa Clara urbanization. No obvious structural/agricultural barriers mentioned. Must verify: road easement/formal access, zoning permits for single-family, flood zone clearance, and utility availability (water, electric). No agricultural restrictions noted.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Confirm formal road easement/deed access via Clinton Street and that the urbanization permits external lot development.
• Obtain FEMA flood zone and Puerto Rico flood-hazard map for the exact parcel.
• Verify zoning classification (residential/rural) and whether a building permit for a single-family home is straightforward or requires variance.
• Check water availability (public system, well, or private source) and electric service proximity.
• Hire a surveyor to mark boundaries and confirm the 4.35-cuerdas area; verify no encumbrances or title liens.
• Walk the site and assess slope stability, drainage, and actual road/utility access; confirm 360° view claims in person.

What the web found

Web search confirmed land availability and price trends in Gurabo but did not locate this specific listing on Realtor.com, Zillow, Point2, or other major sites. Gurabo area shows moderate market activity with single-family homes averaging ~$481k; comparable land parcels range from $70k–$560k+. Puerto Rico housing market grew 14.95% year-over-year in Q4 2025.

Also found online:

• Houzeo.com — Multiple land parcels in Gurabo listed: 1.35-acre lot at $70k (Barrio Masas), 1,820 sqft at $145k (Urbanización Paraíso); various residential homes $495k–$550k range.
• ByOwner.com — Lists 14 vacant land parcels and 14 homes for sale in Gurabo; avg single-family home price ~$480,930; shows activity updated 11/13/2025.
• Zillow — 25 homes listed in Gurabo, PR with search filters available; does not display raw land separately in initial results.

Area intel: Gurabo experienced significant flooding and 489 home losses during Hurricane Maria (2017); historical flash floods recorded in 1960 and 1985 along Gurabo River and tributaries. Current U.S. Census risk assessment rates Gurabo as moderate to low vulnerability in many neighborhoods (vs. high-risk coastal towns). Puerto Rico-wide housing prices rose 14.95% year-over-year in Q4 2025; construction costs average $300/sqft (up 40–50% over 4 years). At $299k for ~4.22 acres (~$70.8k/acre), this parcel is competitively priced vs. comparable raw land ($70k–$560k range). Gurabo is located in Caguas Valley, east side of Puerto Rico, with rivers including Gurabo River and part of Loíza River; proximity to expressway 52 (San Juan–Ponce) and Route 30 (Caguas–Humacao) noted in regional listings.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Description (English)

4.35-cuerdas (4.22-acre) lot located in Barrio Rincón, Gurabo, PR, in the terrain known as 'Montes.' High-elevation parcel accessed via Clinton Street from the Paseos de Santa Clara urbanization in Gurabo. To the north, it borders the Urbanización Reina de Los Ángeles. Property offers stunning 360-degree views, ideal for building a dream residence. Puerto Rico.