8.65-cuerdas Finca (Farm) 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.

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Area & terrain notes

Yabucoa is a coastal-to-inland municipio in southeast Puerto Rico, 20–30 minutes from Humacao and within the tropical zone. Barrio Jacanas is a rural inland barrio; elevation and terrain vary but are generally modest compared to interior mountains. The area is subject to seasonal hurricane and heavy-rain flooding, particularly in lower-lying valleys. Character is agricultural/rural with scattered fincas and sparse development — offers privacy but may lack nearby amenities.

Buildability

Land is described as having 'good building sites' with nearby asphalt road, water, and electricity access — promising signs. However, Yabucoa's southern/coastal terrain can include flood-prone zones; must verify FEMA flood maps, access road maintenance (who owns/maintains), water rights formality, and whether zoning permits single-family residential construction.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Verify FEMA flood zone designation and historical flooding patterns for Barrio Jacanas (consult municipio emergency management or flood maps).
• Confirm zoning classification — is single-family residential permitted, or is this classified agricultural/rural with restrictions?
• Walk the property with a surveyor or local builder to assess actual elevation, terrain drainage, and feasibility of foundation/utilities access.
• Clarify water and electricity access: are these formal easements, utility connections, or informal arrangements? Who maintains the 'nearby asphalt road'?
• Request a current property survey and title search; verify no liens, water-rights disputes, or access encumbrances.
• Visit in or after heavy rain to observe drainage and ground stability; assess erosion or runoff risk.

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)

For sale: farm of 8 cuerdas with good building sites for a country house. There is an asphalt road nearby and access to water and electricity. Contact for more information: 787-646-8691, Julio, Puerto Rico.