House + 90 cuerdas (87 acres) – Under $6K per cuerda

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Cayaguas barrio, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 670 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

San Lorenzo sits in the east-central foothills of Puerto Rico, approximately 25–30 minutes south of Humacao toward the interior mountains. The municipio is characterized by moderate to high elevation, lush green terrain with significant rainfall, and a rural/agricultural character. This property's montaña location means excellent natural drainage and no typical coastal flood concerns; however, mountainous areas can experience heavy runoff during tropical events. Proximity to El Yunque National Forest and the Cordillera Central gives it a true rainforest microclimate, ideal for privacy and ecological appeal. The area is quieter and more agrarian than coastal towns, with a strong farming/ranching heritage.

Buildability

Excellent: A-G zoning permits residential, micro-casas, and mixed-use development. Diverse topography (hills, pasture, forest) offers multiple build sites. Three gated entrances and internal cleared roads are major advantages. Primary concerns: verify water rights on natural springs, survey the partial structure, confirm no flood zones on intended home site, and confirm driveway/road access meets municipal standards.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Verify water rights on the three natural springs and well; confirm legal access and municipal permits for extraction.
• Obtain a current survey and flood-zone map; confirm no FEMA floodplain overlays on the intended home-build site(s).
• Inspect the partially constructed casa—get a structural engineer's assessment of what exists, what's salvageable, and remediation costs.
• Confirm all three gated entrances are on deed; verify the internal road(s) meet municipal driveway/access standards and are maintained.
• Review A-G zoning details with San Lorenzo's planning department: confirm residential single-family home is permitted without variance, and no agricultural restrictions limit non-farming use.
• Title search and survey to rule out easements, water rights claims, or boundary disputes with neighbors (common on rural mountain land).

What the web found

The barrio Cayaguas is a rural/suburban community in southeastern Puerto Rico near Humacao. Web searches confirmed Cayaguas exists and found general Point2 listings in the area but did not locate the specific 90-cuerda parcel or match it on Zillow, Realtor, or other major platforms.

Also found online:

• Point2 — 24 homes listed in Cayaguas with prices $90,000–$750,000; multiple land parcels but not this specific large parcel
• HMP Properties (ListingsPuertoRico) — 14-acre property in Cayaguas, $430,000; similar area but different parcel

Area intel: Cayaguas is a rural barrio with ~1,681–1,781 residents. Terrain is hilly with steep slopes (average 19%); granite bedrock predominates. Small streams (Quebrada Arenas, Quebrada Verraco) drain to Río Cayaguas. Primary location: PR-183 corridor. No specific flood, hurricane, or building hazards identified in searches, but area is subject to Puerto Rico's general tropical storm/hurricane exposure and steep terrain may complicate construction access and drainage.

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Description (English)

Located among the green mountains of San Lorenzo, this extraordinary 88-acre finca offers privacy, natural beauty, and exceptional development potential. The property includes a partially constructed house, providing a solid foundation for developing a private villa, ranch headquarters, eco-retreat, agro-tourism concept, or guest lodge project. Its diverse topography features rolling hills, open pastureland, fertile areas, wooded zones, native species, and fruit trees, with elevated views toward Puerto Rico's lush interior. Additional features include a potable water well, multiple natural water springs, three gated entrances, cleared internal roads, and two livestock stations ready for cattle operations. With A-G zoning classification, the property allows a wide variety of agricultural, eco-tourism, agro-hospitality, livestock, cultivation, micro-housing, and residential uses. A unique canvas for those seeking land, vision, and connection with nature.