8.65-cuerdas (8.4-acre) farmland in Barrio Jacanas, Yabucoa

Location, terrain & flood

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

⛰ 742 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.

Area & terrain notes

Yabucoa is a small, rural municipio in southeast Puerto Rico, roughly 25–30 minutes from Humacao. The area is lower-elevation (mostly 200–400 ft above sea level) with subtropical climate, tropical vegetation, and some flooding history during heavy rains. Barrio Jacanas is an inland, agricultural zone; it is not beachfront but has proximity to both El Yunque National Forest (to the west/northwest) and the eastern coast. Character is rustic/farming-oriented rather than mountain retreat.

Buildability

Land described as having 'good building sites' and existing road/water/electric access nearby—promising basics. However, no survey, flood-zone info, or soil data provided; Yabucoa is relatively low-lying in parts and can experience flooding; recommend detailed topographic and flood-zone review before committing.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Request a detailed topographic map and contour lines; confirm actual elevation of building sites and any slope/drainage patterns.
• Obtain flood-zone map (FEMA) and historical flood records for Barrio Jacanas; Yabucoa has reported flood events.
• Verify water and electric access in writing—confirm hookup costs and reliability; 'nearby' is vague.
• Conduct a professional land survey to confirm acreage, boundaries, and buildable area.
• Check municipal zoning; confirm single-family residential use is permitted (not restricted agricultural).
• Request photos or video of the property showing terrain, vegetation, and sightlines; listing has none.

What the web found

A RE/MAX listing matches this parcel—8.65 acres in Jácanas (Quebrada Arenas), Yabucoa, with panoramic views and varied topography suitable for building. The area is agricultural, rural, and has experienced significant hurricane vulnerability; Jácanas experienced 100% power loss for nine months after Hurricane María in 2017.

Also found online:

• RE/MAX — 8.65-acre farm in Jácanas (Quebrada Arenas), Yabucoa with 'breathtaking panoramic views and varied topography'; described as 'exceptional natural setting' ideal for peace and building.

Area intel: Yabucoa shows mixed market activity with median list prices around $1,049,975 for homes. Recent comparable sales of single-family homes average $198,006–$440,038. Jácanas barrio is rural with ~3,221 residents and most homeowners own their properties. HAZARD ALERT: Yabucoa ranks high in social and physical vulnerability; Hurricane María made landfall in Yabucoa in 2017 causing widespread flooding and landslides. Jácanas barrio experienced 100% power loss for nine months post-María. The area also has high landslide susceptibility in the coastal/northern portions.

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Description (English)

Selling an 8-cuerdas farmland with good sites for building a country home. It has a paved road nearby and access to water and electricity. For more information, call 787-646-8691, Julio, Puerto Rico.