Turnkey Agricultural Operation, Hacienda Montesol
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Description from Clasificados
Hacienda Montesol is a fully functional, turnkey agricultural operation located in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, offering both active production and future expansion potential. • Well-established culantro production farm offered as a turnkey agricultural business and property in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico • Three sustainable hydroponic nurseries totaling 6,132 SF of indoor growing area: Nursery 1 (~1,560 SF with eight individual hydroponic systems), Nursery 2 (~3,072 SF across two hydroponic growing areas), Nursery 3 (~1,500 SF of indoor growing space) • Two contiguous parcels totaling 84 acres, equivalent to 86 Cuerdas: Parcel I (~30 Cuerdas, Cadaster 328-000-002-01-001) and Parcel II (~55 Cuerdas, Cadaster 328-000-002-02-000) • Ongoing culantro harvest and established farm infrastructure • Electrical service via LUMA • Potable water access through registered community well (Pozo Comunitario) • Rainwater catchment systems installed in each nursery • Farm equipment included: tractor, mower, and 4x4 all-terrain vehicle • Fully registered and certified as an Agricultor Bona Fide under the Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture • Currently benefiting from agricultural tax exemptions, including incentives under Act 60 • Zoning supporting agricultural use and eco-tourism potential.
Original Spanish
Hacienda Montesol is a fully functional, turnkey agricultural operation located in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, offering both active production and future expansion potential. • Well-established culantro production farm offered as a turnkey agricultural business and property in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico •Three sustainable hydroponic nurseries totaling 6,132 SF of indoor growing area • Nursery 1: Approximately 1,560 SF with eight (8) individual hydroponic systems • Nursery 2: Approximately 3,072 SF across two hydroponic growing areas • Nursery 3: Approximately 1,500 SF of indoor growing space • Two contiguous parcels totaling ClasificadosOnline 84 Acres, equivalent to 86 Cuerdas. • Parcel I: Approximately 30 Cuerdas, as per legal deed. Cadaster Number 328-000-002-01-001. • Parcel II: Approximately 55 Cuerdas, as per legal deed. Cadaster Number 328-000-002-02-000. • Ongoing culantro harvest and established farm infrastructure • Electrical service via LUMA • Potable water access through a registered community well (“Pozo Comunitario”) • Rainwater catchment systems installed in each nursery • Farm equipment included: tractor, mower, and 4x4 all-terrain vehicle • Fully registered and certified as an Agricultor Bona Fide under the Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture • Currently benefiting from agricultural tax exemptions, including incentives under Act 60 • Zoning supporting agricultural use and eco-tourism potential Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
This is a professional agricultural operation, not a residential dream home. While the property offers elevation (580 ft), strong privacy, and rainforest setting, it lacks residential appeal: no ocean view, no riverfront, no fruit trees, minimal or no home infrastructure visible, and it is priced at $910K—well above typical Las Piedras residential comparables (~$260K last year). The couple expressed interest in a home; this is a certified farm business with hydroponic nurseries and active culantro production—a fundamentally different asset class.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-01.
💵 Asking price $910K is ~3.5× the typical recent Las Piedras home sale ($260K). Property is marketed as a turnkey agricultural business with certified farm status and Act 60 tax incentives; pricing reflects operating business value, not land/home alone.
What the photos show
Photos 1–4 show an established agricultural property with hilly, sloping terrain (~580 ft elevation) and dense tropical vegetation; roads are unpaved/cleared but stable. Photos 5–9 reveal three substantial white hydroponic nurseries in various stages of completion/operation, with the largest showing active infrastructure (rainwater guttering, metal framing). Photos 10–12 display aerial views of the landscape—rolling forested hills with no visible ocean, river, or major water features on the land itself; dense rainforest canopy dominates surroundings. Photos 13–16 show interior/detail shots of hydroponic growing beds, structural framing, and dense green crop (culantro), confirming active production. No fruit trees, ocean view, or riverfront visible in any photo; privacy is strong (remote, forested setting); home structures appear to be agricultural buildings, not residential.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Barrio Montones, Las Piedras (tier 1 — ≤30 min of Humacao) |
|---|---|
| Price | $910,000 |
| Size | 83.52 acres (86 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $10,896/acre |
| Fit score | 42/100 |
| Existing home | no |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Barrio Montones, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 580 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 | 22 min | 10.6 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 25 min | 15.3 mi |
| SJU Airport | 56 min | 29.2 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 25 min | 13.7 mi |
Buildability
Raw land is buildable in principle, and zoning permits agricultural + eco-tourism use. However, the property is actively farmed with substantial nursery infrastructure and equipment; clearing or converting it for a single-family residential home would waste the business asset and likely violate the agricultural zoning intent and tax-exemption terms.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Clarify: Is the couple willing to operate a commercial culantro farm, or are they seeking residential land? The property is configured as a business, not a home.
- Verify the state of residential housing on the 84 acres—aerial and detail photos show only agricultural buildings; confirm whether any house, dwelling, or livable structure exists on-site.
- Confirm water reliability: listing claims potable water via community well (Pozo Comunitario) and rainwater catchment; verify that domestic supply is separate and adequate for residential use.
- Inspect hydroponic nurseries and equipment for condition, upkeep, and liabilities; confirm crop cycles, labor needs, and revenue—if couple intends to divest the farm operations, clarify market for greenhouses.
- Confirm the property boundaries match the cadastre (328-000-002-01-001 and 328-000-002-02-000) and that the 84-acre claim aligns with actual recorded cuerdas.
- Understand Act 60 agricultural tax exemption terms: renewal, compliance, and any restrictions if the couple change the use to residential or non-agricultural.
What the web found
Web search did not locate this specific listing on major platforms or verify agent contact info. However, comparable Las Piedras/Montones land ranges from $124K (7.5 acres) to $1.2M (54.5 acres), with recent sales averaging $260K for homes. The area is near El Yunque and valued for agricultural/rural development.
Also found online:
- ByOwner.com — 54.5-acre lot in Bo. Montones I, Las Piedras for $1,200,000
- Zillow — 0.96-acre lot at Carr 917 Km 5.9, Bo Montones, Las Piedras ($75,000) listed by Rosaibel Rivera Realty
- InvEstate PR — 4.26-acre lot in Bo. Montones, Carr. 916 Km 9.5 – agricultural/residential potential, listed by Effective Realty (787-385-6363)
- FinditPR — Various Montones properties including 4,795 m² (1.18 acres) at Km 19.6 Montones for $269,000 (Keller Williams Grand Homes)
Area intel: Las Piedras Barrio Montones is an agricultural area near El Yunque National Forest. Recent home sales in Las Piedras averaged $260,000 (last year). Comparable vacant land ranges from ~$75K–$1.2M depending on size/location. Properties are marketed for agricultural use, rural retreats, and residential development. No specific flood/hazard data located for this barrio, though area is in eastern Puerto Rico near rainforest terrain.
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