Beautiful fincas on the slopes of El Yunque
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Description from Clasificados
3 fincas with natural spring and stream (23, 26, and 40 cuerdas) sold together or separately. Call for photos and per-finca pricing. 787-246-0461 Puerto Rico.
Original Spanish
3 fincas con manantial y quebrada, 23 , 26 y 40 cuerdas se Clasificados venden juntas o por separado llame para fotos y precios por finca 787-246-0461 Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The property sits at 695 ft elevation with genuine slope and privacy in a rural rainforest-adjacent zone, matching the couple's location preference. However, the single photo shows pastoral/agricultural cleared land rather than rainforest, and the listed waterfeature (spring and stream) is not visible in the image, leaving riverfront and water amenities unconfirmed. At $215,000 for 38.85 acres ($114/acre, or ~$5.5k/acre), the price is reasonable against Ceiba comps (~$140/sqft for homes), but lack of structural improvements, unclear water access, and no oceanview are significant gaps against the stated loves.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-01.
💵 Price appears fair for raw land in Ceiba; no last-sale data provided to compare.
What the photos show
Photo 1 shows a cleared pastoral landscape with tall palm trees (likely coconut or similar) lining both sides of a gently sloped valley, dense green undergrowth, and forested ridgeline in the distance under clear sky. The terrain slopes downward through the center, confirming elevation gain; no visible structures or improvements on the land itself. Vegetation is lush but the cleared central area and planted tree rows suggest prior agricultural use rather than native rainforest. No visible river, stream, or water body in this photo despite the listing's mention of a natural spring and stream. No oceanview apparent from this vantage.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Rio Abajo (Barrio Rio Abajo), Ceiba (tier 2 — farther, “epic-only”) |
|---|---|
| Price | $215,000 |
| Size | 38.85 acres (40 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $5,534/acre |
| Fit score | 62/100 |
| Existing home | no |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Rio Abajo (Barrio Rio Abajo), Ceiba, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 695 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 | 34 min | 23.7 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 38 min | 28.5 mi |
| SJU Airport | 60 min | 36.5 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 53 min | 32.3 mi |
Buildability
Foothill location at edge of El Yunque suggests steep terrain and potential runoff/flood risk. Agricultural ('finca') classification may impose zoning restrictions on single-family residential construction. Access road quality unknown. Manantial (spring) and quebrada (stream) are assets but may indicate wet/unstable ground.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Verify the location and visibility of the natural spring and stream mentioned in the listing; inspect water access and seasonal flow.
- Confirm which of the three fincas (23, 26, 40 cuerdas) is shown in the photo and obtain photos/pricing for each parcel if buying separately.
- Walk the property to assess actual rainforest character, fruit tree presence, and buildability on slopes (erosion, drainage, road access).
- Check title, surveys, and easements; confirm no encroachments or access restrictions.
- Assess road infrastructure to the site (carretable, legal access, maintenance responsibility).
- Obtain a detailed topographic or drone survey to understand elevation change, drainage, and optimal building sites across all 38.85 acres.
What the web found
The specific ClasificadosOnline listing ID 4891968 could not be located on web-indexed real estate portals or cross-listed elsewhere. Ceiba's Rio Abajo barrio offers rural residential potential near El Yunque; comparable land in the area ranges from $180,000–$250,000+ for 0.97 to 20+ acres. The region experiences high rainfall (240+ inches annually due to orographic lift), steep terrain near the rainforest, and building near El Yunque slopes requires environmental review.
Also found online:
- Innovate Real Estate / Homes.com — 20-cuerda (19.4-acre) property in Rio Abajo, Ceiba listed by Nelson Rivera (EXP PUERTO RICO INC.) with gently rolling terrain and lush vegetation; eco-tourism positioning
- Zillow — Los Machos Lot 7 in Ceiba: 0.97 acres at $180,000 (price cut Mar 15); Rio Abajo Commons Sr #975 condo at $199,000
Area intel: Rio Abajo Barrio has a population of 622 and is in Ceiba Municipio, offering a rural feel where most residents own their homes. El Yunque National Forest spans approximately 28,000 acres across eight municipalities including Ceiba. The incoming trade winds bash into the mountains, leading to about 240 inches of rainfall per year through a process called orographic lift. Hurricanes Irma and Maria caused deforestation, landslides and heavy damage to the forest in 2017. Ceiba is about a half-hour ride from El Yunque National Rainforest. Average sales price of single family homes sold in Ceiba County over the last year was $176,244, selling for $140 per square foot.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4891968 · scored 2026-06-05 · keyword score, needs review