Rustic Farm, Yabucoa
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Description from Clasificados
Looking for your private oasis in the mountains of Yabucoa? Beautiful rustic farm of 94 cuerdas (≈91 acres) with spectacular ocean views. Perfect for an eco-tourism project or country home. Cool climate year-round, natural springs, easy access with mixed topography. Price: $325,000. Write me for photos and coordinates!
Original Spanish
¿Buscas tu oasis privado en las montañas de Yabucoa? 🌴? Hermosa finca rustica de 94 cuerdas con vistas espectaculares hacia el mar. COL #1 Perfecta para tu proyecto eco-tuíístico o casa de campo. Clima fresco todo el ñño, manantiales, áácil acceso con topografia mixta. Precio:$325.000.¡¡Escííbeme para enviarte fotos y coordenadas!" Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The property delivers on elevation (1,012 ft, cool-climate barrio), privacy (rural, large acreage), rainforest vegetation, and minimal flood risk, but the single photo reveals NO visible ocean view despite the listing's bold claim—critical for a 'loves' category. Price at $325k is reasonable against $195k–$380k comps for 75–78 acre parcels, but USGS 'very high' landslide susceptibility in this area is a material hazard that outweighs the appeal; Hurricane Maria's historical damage in Yabucoa adds real risk. One photo and no site plan limits confidence in land quality across 91 acres.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-01.
💵 Price aligns with recent Yabucoa acreage comps ($195k–$380k range); no flip detected. Fair for size, but landslide hazard and lack of visible views undercut the listing's marketing.
What the photos show
Photo 1 shows an ATV at a cleared, level dirt pad with dense rainforest/vegetation (including tall palms) immediately bordering the open area; lush green canopy in background suggests elevation and tropical forest cover. The vegetation is dense and mature, consistent with rainforest. No structures visible, no clear water features, and no ocean views evident from this vantage point despite the listing's claim of 'spectacular ocean views.' The terrain at the immediate clearing is flat; mixed topography is not visible in this single frame.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Guayabota, Yabucoa (tier 1 — ≤30 min of Humacao) |
|---|---|
| Price | $325,000 |
| Size | 91.29 acres (94 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $1,780/acre (after $162,500 home credit) |
| Fit score | 58/100 |
| Existing home | yes — not move-in habitable |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Guayabota, Yabucoa, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 1,012 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 | 42 min | 18.4 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 33 min | 12.8 mi |
| SJU Airport | 73 min | 41.1 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 42 min | 20.3 mi |
Buildability
91 acres with mixed topography and springs suggests buildable zones, but steep mountain terrain may limit practical house sites; requires survey, topographic study, and verification of water rights/spring ownership; access road condition critical.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Site visit to verify 'spectacular ocean views' claim—photo 1 shows none; if views exist, they must be from specific ridges only
- Geotechnical assessment: USGS 'very high' landslide susceptibility requires slope stability survey and historical landslide inventory for the exact parcel
- Verify natural springs and water source for potability and year-round reliability
- Confirm access road condition and easement rights (currently shows dirt pad; year-round all-weather access?)
- Survey 91.29 acres vs. listing claim of 94 cuerdas; reconcile with cadastre record
- Title and lien search; confirm no encumbrances or prior Hurricane Maria damage claims on record
What the web found
Web search found comparable large-acreage properties in Guayabota/Yabucoa area, including a 78.66-acre parcel listed at $380,000 and 75-acre agricultural land at $195,000 on Zillow. The Guayabota area is characterized by rural mountain views and quiet conditions; however, the northeastern coastal portions of Yabucoa have very high landslide susceptibility per USGS monitoring data.
Also found online:
- Zillow — 78.66 acres at Km 12.5 Carretera 182 Bo Guayabota listed $380,000; 75 acres State Highway 920 Km Guayabota listed $195,000
- ReMax/MLS GRID — 43 cuerdas agricultural land in Bo. Guayabota, mountain views, quiet location, under contract
- ByOwner.com — 41-acre vacant land listing in Guayabotas, Yabucoa
Area intel: Guayabota barrio has population of 2,434 with rural character and most residents owning homes. Recent comparable sales in Yabucoa: average single-family home sales $198,006–$440,038 depending on source. Large acreage parcels in the area range $195,000–$380,000 for 75–78 acres. CRITICAL HAZARD: USGS classifies landslide susceptibility as 'very high' in northeastern coastal Yabucoa. Hurricane Maria (2017) caused landslides, flooding, and damaged ~2,500 structures in Yabucoa. Yabucoa hazards include earthquakes, flooding, landslides, strong winds, drought, and coastal hazards.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4893072 · scored 2026-06-06 · keyword score, needs review