Investor Opportunity! 2.75 Cuerdas (2.67 Acres) in Las Piedras
Description from Clasificados
10,487 m² of land • Zoning: R-G (General Residential) and CR (Resource Conservation) • Primary Structure: Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom concrete residence. • Systems Included: Electric generator and water cistern, ensuring resilience and continuous operation in event of public service interruption. • Secondary Structure: Included at salvage value. Major advantage for contractors given that land-use and footprint rights are already established. Ideal for townhouse projects, non-profit housing (égidas), professional offices, or eco-tourism concepts. ⚠️ Mandatory Requirement: Commercial/conventional bank pre-qualification letter or proof of funds (POF) required before scheduling visits.
Original Spanish
10,487m² de solar * Zonificación: R-G (Residencial General) Clasificados Online & CR (Conservación de Recursos) * Estructura Principal: Amplia residencia en hormigón de 4 habitaciones y 3 baños. * Sistemas Incluidos: Generador eléctrico y cisterna de agua, garantizando resiliencia y operación continua ante cualquier interrupción de servicios públicos. * Segunda Estructura: Incluida a valor de salvamento. Gran ventaja para contratistas debido a que ya cuenta con derechos de huella y uso de suelo establecidos. Ideal para proyectos de 'townhouses', égidas, oficinas profesionales o conceptos ecoturísticos.⚠️ Requisito Obligatorio: Se solicitará carta de precalificación bancaria comercial/convencional o evidencia de fondos (POF) antes de coordinar visitas.Contacto:Idaris Escudero Real Estate📱? 787-359-6284 Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The property sits at 558 ft elevation on stable, non-flood ground in a peaceful rural zone—good bones for safety. However, it fails most 'loves': no elevation drama or views, no water features, no rainforest character, and minimal privacy given open frontage. The cleared, landscaped aesthetic contradicts the couple's expressed interest in tropical/forest living. At $495k for 2.67 acres, the asking price is 1.9× the local comp average ($260k) and sits in the upper range of land comps ($180–380k); the 4-bed house adds value but may not justify the premium for someone seeking a nature-focused retreat.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-01.
💵 Asking $495k sits 1.9× the Las Piedras average ($260k last year) and at the high end of land-only comps; house and cistern/generator add value, but premium pricing suggests investor/development markup rather than homeowner bargain.
What the photos show
Photos 1–3 show a pink concrete residence with turquoise trim, elevated on a foundation with white picket fencing, sitting on cleared, flat-to-gentle terrain with manicured lawn and minimal native vegetation. Photo 4 is a wide landscape view showing the same house in the distance across open, grassy field with distant forested hills—revealing moderate elevation relative to surroundings and a pastoral, semi-rural setting, not dense rainforest. No river, stream, or oceanfront visible in any frame; no fruit trees evident on the property itself. The house appears sound but institutional in character; privacy is moderate (open sightlines across fields). Vegetation is mostly lawn and ornamental landscaping, not tropical understory.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Collores, Las Piedras (tier 1 — ≤30 min of Humacao) |
|---|---|
| Price | $495,000 |
| Size | 2.67 acres (2.75 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $110,487/acre (after $200,000 home credit) |
| Fit score | 42/100 |
| Existing home | 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, concrete structure; no condition/renovation status disclosed. |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Collores, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 558 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 | 17 min | 9.5 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 21 min | 14.2 mi |
| SJU Airport | 56 min | 30.7 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 27 min | 15.2 mi |
Buildability
Property is R-G (General Residential) + CR (Resource Conservation) zoned, offering legal flexibility for single-family or mixed-use. However, the CR overlay and developer-focused marketing suggest potential environmental/conservation restrictions; flood risk in Las Piedras lowlands must be verified via FEMA maps and local flood history.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Verify last recorded sale date, price, and whether the $495k reflects new development or significant renovation since that date.
- Confirm zoning split (R-G vs. CR) boundaries on the ground—does CR section restrict residential use or require conservation easements?
- Site visit: walk the entire perimeter to identify any hidden ravines, streams, seasonal water, or slope variation not visible from road.
- Inspect secondary structure condition and salvage value claim; confirm whether demolition/removal is buyer's cost.
- Validate generator and cistern capacity, age, and operating condition; clarify maintenance and replacement responsibility.
- Confirm whether "2.67 acres" matches official cadastre and deed; check for any easements, rights-of-way, or title defects.
What the web found
Las Piedras has comparable vacant land available at similar price points ($180,000–$360,000 for 1–3.5 cuerdas). The municipality offers rural, peaceful settings near Humacao with moderate residential development potential, though Puerto Rico's eastern municipalities carry inherent flood and hurricane exposure risks that require careful insurance and structural planning.
Also found online:
- Findit PR — 27 acres land at Carr 198 R-917 Km 18 Bo Montones, $180,000; 3.5 cuerda house at Carr 921 Km 4.4 Bo Tejas, $210,000
- InvEstate Puerto Rico (MLS PR9119116) — 3.96-acre land parcel, C-R zoning, listed by EFFECTIVE REALTY, public sewer available
- TotalCommercial — 1.67 acres at Las Piedras Industrial Park, PR-198 Km 22.4 Montones Ward, $380,000
- Zillow & Trulia — Multiple listings available but no specific parcel details shown in search results
Seller / agent: EFFECTIVE REALTY 787-385-6363 (for nearby MLS listings; specific agent for this parcel not confirmed)
Area intel: Average home sales in Las Piedras last year: $260,000 ($147/sqft). Land pricing ranges $180,000–$380,000 per 1.5–3.5 cuerdas. Comparable 1.67-acre industrial parcel near Montones: $380,000. Area is rural and peaceful but vulnerable to flood zones (Humacao is noted as high-risk coastal municipality). Flood insurance can add $1,000–$10,000+ annually. Puerto Rico-wide hazards: hurricane exposure, outdated electrical grid, seismic risk. Building permits and compliance with flood mitigation standards essential.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4893451 · scored 2026-06-06 · keyword score, needs review