Land in Humacao with Potential

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Mariana, Humacao, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 589 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

Barrio Marina is a coastal neighborhood in eastern Humacao, characterized by flat, low elevation terrain typical of Puerto Rico's Atlantic coast. The area is near mangroves and tidal wetlands, making it prone to flooding and hurricane surge. It is approximately 5–10 minutes from central Humacao. The zone has high development pressure but also strict environmental and coastal regulations. This barrio does not offer the elevation or inland mountain views the couple is seeking.

Buildability

Barrio Marina is low-lying coastal area; high flood/hurricane surge risk and potential wetland restrictions. Verify FEMA flood zone, coastal construction setbacks, and whether parcels have legal road access and utilities. 'Eco-turístico' language suggests possible restrictions on standard residential build.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Request detailed topo map and confirm actual elevation of both parcels—coastal flat land will not meet their elevation/views requirement.
• Obtain current FEMA flood zone map and insurance cost estimate; Barrio Marina is high-risk coastal area.
• Verify zoning classification and any coastal construction restrictions (setbacks, wetland buffers) that may limit standard residential build.
• Confirm legal road access and utility availability (water, sewer, electric) for both parcels; many coastal subdivisions face infrastructure gaps.
• Request certified survey and title review to confirm the property is actually two separate buildable lots or a single encumbered parcel.
• Clarify whether 'eco-turístico' language in listing implies deed restrictions, easements, or mandatory conservation covenants that would prevent conventional home construction.

What the web found

Web search found comparable land parcels in Barrio Mariana and general area market data, but the specific ClasificadosOnline ID 4890348 listing was not directly retrieved. Similar properties in Mariana range from $40,000–$279,900 depending on size and location. Katherine Torres of Torres and Associates appears to represent multiple Mariana listings via MLS.

Also found online:

• Estately / MLS STELLAR_MLS — 3-acre land in Bo Mariana, Humacao, sold $55,000 (Feb 2024); MLS# PR9102918
• FindItPR — 2.226-acre mountain land, Mariana, private ocean views toward Vieques; MLS# PR9102148
• NextHomeNeighborhoodRealty — 12.98 cuerdas (~12.6 acres) dual parcels at 1 Camino El Cabrito, Mariana; refreshing microclimate and mountain landscapes noted
• Compass / MLS STELLAR_MLS — Same Mariana property (MLS# PR9102918); listed by Katherine Torres
• Zillow — Gateway to Zillow's 111 Humacao listings (broader market view)

Seller / agent: Katherine Torres, Torres and Associates; Phone: (407)-279-7912; Email: katherine@torresassociates.realtor (represents multiple Mariana/Humacao MLS listings)

Area intel: Mariana Barrio median home value: $124,200 (Niche); rural character with mountain elevation offering microclimate benefits and ocean views. Comparable land sales: 3 acres at $55,000 (Feb 2024), 2.226 acres listed $75,000–$279,900 depending on amenities. Humacao overall: median home $350,000; 47 land lots listed. Hazard alert: Humacao municipality is extremely vulnerable to flooding and cyclones. Eastern location places it where most cyclones enter Puerto Rico. 2019 flood zone maps classify Humacao as highly vulnerable; Barrio Mariana is inland (less direct coast exposure than Antón Ruiz, Punta Santiago, Río Abajo), reducing some flood risk. However, terrain requires drainage-conscious development per Master Plan guidelines. Historical hurricanes: Maria (2017, Cat 4), Hugo (1989), Georges (1998).

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Description (English)

Looking for the perfect canvas for your next big project? We present 12 cuerdas of virgin land in Barrio Marina, Humacao. What you need to know: Location: Bo. Marina, Humacao (high-value coastal zone). Extension: 12 cuerdas total (divided into two parcels). Potential: Ideal for eco-tourism development, private residential complex, or dream finca. Privacy, space, and strategic location on the east coast of the island. Here you don't buy land, you buy opportunities.