Ocean View, Remodeled & Equipped
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Description from Clasificados
Spacious apartment with remodeled bathrooms and kitchen located in the Villas del Faro condominium in Maunabo, Puerto Rico. The property features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, living room, dining room, balcony with ocean view, and master bedroom balcony with ocean view of the Caribbean Sea. Includes 2 parking spaces and access to condominium amenities: 2 swimming pools, gym, gazebos for activities, basketball court, tennis court, and children's play area. Villas del Faro permits short-term rentals and offers spectacular Caribbean Sea views. Opportunity to own for personal use, rental income, or vacation property.
Original Spanish
Amplio Apartamento con baños y cocina remodelados localizado en el condominio Villas del Faro en Maunabo P.R. La propiedad cuenta con 3 habitaciones, 2 baños cocina, laundry, sala, comedor balcon con vista al mar y balcon en la habitacion master con vista al Mar. Cuenta 2 estacionamientos y facilidades de 2 piscinas, gimnasio,gasebos para actividades,cancha de baloncesto,tenis y area de juegos para ninos. Villas del Faro acepta renta a corto plazo y con una vista espectacular al mar Caribe. No pierda la oportunidad de ser dueño o para generar ingresos o para ser su propiedad de descanso.Spacious apartment with remodeled bathrooms and kitchen located in the Villas del Faro condominium in Maunabo, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
This is a 3-bedroom condo in a well-maintained beachfront complex priced at $255K—well above comparables ($86K–$250K range for 3bd homes) and 2.4× the likely last-sale baseline if it was $~105K previously. It meets the move-in-ready requirement and offers genuine oceanView from balconies, but sits at low elevation (33 ft), has high urban flood risk (damaging floods expected at least once per decade), zero privacy (shared complex), no fruit trees or rainforest feel, and all the 'loves' except oceanView are absent. It is a solid turnkey property for someone prioritizing ocean access and short-term rental income, but not for a couple seeking elevation, privacy, or natural features.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 Price $255K appears to be 2.4× a recent baseline sale (if ~$105K); well above 3bd home comps ($86K–$250K). Premium reflects oceanView location, recent remodel, and resort amenities, but buyers should verify last recorded sale date and actual square footage.
What the photos show
Photos 1–2, 7, 9–11 show the Villas del Faro complex is a multi-story residential development on gentle coastal terrain with a landscaped pool deck and manicured grounds; no steep elevation or dramatic topography visible. Photos 4, 6, 8, 12–13 reveal interior spaces—bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen—in good cosmetic condition with modern finishes and bright natural light. Photos 3, 5 show functional bathrooms and a workspace with ocean/coastal views from upper-floor units. The complex sits on low coastal land (33 ft elevation); views appear to be of the Caribbean framed from balconies and upper stories, but no evidence of fruit trees, river, rainforest, or significant privacy—this is an urban condo in a planned community with shared amenities and contiguous neighboring units.
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| Location | Emajaguas, Maunabo (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $255,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 62/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed / 2 bath, remodeled kitchen & bathrooms, move-in ready. · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Emajaguas, Maunabo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 33 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.
Drive times
| Miramar Bar | 20 min | 15 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 9 min | 6.9 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 54 min | 34.7 mi |
| SJU Airport | 75 min | 47.8 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 46 min | 32.3 mi |
Buildability
This is a condo unit in a managed complex; no land ownership or future build option. Subject to HOA rules and condo restrictions.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Verify last sale price, date, and square footage in cadastre; confirm price markup is justified by scope of remodel or if this is a flip.
- Obtain actual flood insurance quote (estimated $1,000–$5,000/year) and confirm HOA fees and condo reserve fund status.
- Walk the property and surrounding neighborhood to assess urban flood hazard visually; understand if 'high urban flood risk' means frequent street flooding or property-level risk.
- Confirm HOA rules, short-term rental policy in writing, and annual dues; assess how shared amenities affect resale and insurance.
- Check title, liens, and any pending assessments on the unit and building.
- Ask seller about hurricane hardening, insurance history, and any prior flood or storm damage.
What the web found
Web search did not locate this specific property on major real estate platforms. Found that Maunabo offers properties under $200K with ocean views, and the area has documented urban flood risk and steep mountainous terrain with landslide susceptibility.
Also found online:
- FindItPR — Similar Maunabo properties: 3bd/2ba in Villas Del Faro ($250K), 2bd/2ba on PR-901 Km 13.7 ($165K); buildable land 3.387 cuerdas Carr 901 ($975K)
- Zillow Maunabo — Comparable 4bd/2ba house on Calle 3 listed $86K; market shows wide range $86K–$3.6M
Area intel: Maunabo is a quiet coastal municipality on Puerto Rico's southeast. Urban flood hazard is HIGH (damaging floods expected at least once in 10 years); river flood risk is very low. Terrain features steep mountains with landslide susceptibility, especially after heavy rainfall. Area is surrounded by high peaks (Pico Hutton 1,799 ft); densely vegetated with strong winds at elevation. Comparable recent sales show 3bd homes $86K–$250K, land 2.5–3.4 cuerdas $340K–$975K. Maunabo affordable compared to island-wide luxury markets; attracts budget-conscious ocean-view buyers. Coastal properties face hurricane risk; FEMA flood insurance recommended $1,000–$5,000/year. Maritime zone restrictions may limit building near shore.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4888819 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review