Barrio Santa Bárbara, Gurabo

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Santa Barbara, Gurabo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 243 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

Barrio Santa Bárbara, Gurabo, sits in the central-eastern region of Puerto Rico, inland from the coast and at moderate elevation (~300–400 ft typical for the area). Gurabo is indeed ~25–30 minutes south/southeast of Humacao, in a transition zone between urban sprawl and countryside. The barrio is characterized by quiet residential neighborhoods nestled among green hills and scattered agriculture; it experiences typical tropical rainfall and is not in a flood-prone coastal zone. No El Yunque proximity or ocean views typical of this municipio.

Buildability

Residential property with existing home in a developed barrio; not a build-a-dream-home scenario. Zoning is residential, not raw land.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Confirm exact acreage and lot size—listing does not state; verify it meets or exceeds 2 acres if that's a hard preference.
• Request detailed flood zone map and flood insurance history; Gurabo is inland but Santa Bárbara barrio drainage should be verified.
• Inspect solar system specs, warranty, and transferability documentation; confirm it is fully operational and the 600-gallon cistern is adequate for dry season.
• Survey and title search—confirm no easements, encroachments, or access disputes; verify electric gate and road access are properly maintained.
• Structural/foundation inspection of the 'fully remodeled' home; confirm electrical, plumbing, and A/C systems are recent and code-compliant.
• Verify property zoning and any homeowners association rules or restrictions (COL developments sometimes have deed covenants).

What the web found

Web searches did not locate the specific ClasificadosOnline ID 4893750 listing or its agent details. However, research confirms Gurabo has a history of significant flooding hazards—both river and coastal—including major events during Hurricane Maria and earlier tropical storms, which is critical for building-site evaluation.

Also found online:

• ByOwner.com — Lists 14 vacant land parcels in Gurabo; single-family homes average $480,930; limited land-specific pricing
• Houzeo.com — Multiple Gurabo land listings ranging $65,000–$145,000; land with 11,840–1,820 sq ft lots available
• FinditPR.com — Active Gurabo land and home listings; includes agents like Blue Waters Realty and KW Puerto Rico

Area intel: Gurabo faces high river flood risk—the Rio Gurabo runs through the municipality, and the area experienced severe flooding during Hurricane Maria (2017), with landslides, 489 homes destroyed, and deaths from flash floods. Historical tropical storms (e.g., 1973, 1985) also caused major flooding and evacuations in Gurabo and adjacent Humacao. The region sits in a valley with rivers and tributaries prone to rapid runoff. Comparable land in Gurabo ranges $65,000–$145,000 for small vacant lots (under 1,820–11,840 sq ft); larger multi-acre parcels command $3.5M+. Single-family homes average ~$480,000. Building in Gurabo requires flood insurance consideration and elevation/mitigation design. FEMA flood maps and updated Puerto Rico advisory flood data (post-2018) should be reviewed before construction.

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Description (English)

FOR SALE: BARRIO SANTA BÁRBARA, GURABO. Beautiful fully remodeled residence, located in COL #1 in a quiet, safe residential sector surrounded by nature. The property includes: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, living room, family room, dining room, equipped kitchen, spacious laundry room, walk-in closet, swimming pool, large patio, carport, storage room, transferable solar system (if desired), 600-gallon cistern, security doors and windows, and electric gates. Included: refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, washer, dryer, 4 air conditioning units, fans, and lamps. Excellent opportunity for those seeking a comfortable, fully equipped, remodeled property ready to enjoy. For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact: Ms. Minerva Medina 787-955-5142 / 787-800-7757.