Barrio Santa Bárbara, Gurabo
private
Description from Clasificados
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.
Original Spanish
VENTA : BO. SANTA BÁRBARA, GURABO Hermosa residencia completamente remodelada, ubicada en COL #1 la en un sector residencial tranquilo, seguro y rodeado de naturaleza. La propiedad cuenta con: 4 habitaciones, 2.5 baños, Sala, Family room, comedor, cocina equipada, laundry amplio, walk-in closet, piscina, patio amplio, marquesina, cuarto de almacenaje, sistema solar disponible y transferible si lo desea, cisterna de 600 galones, puertas y ventanas de seguridad y portones eléctricos. Incluye: * Nevera * Estufa * Horno * Microondas * Lavadora * Secadora * 4 unidades de aire acondicionado * Abanicos * Lámparas Excelente oportunidad para quien busca una propiedad cómoda, equipada, remodelada y lista para disfrutar. Para más información o coordinar una cita, favor comunicarse con: Sra. Minerva Medina 787-955-5142 787-800-7757 Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The home is immaculate and move-in ready, but the property offers almost none of the couple's loves: flat elevation with no views, no ocean visibility, no riverfront water on the land, no fruit trees or rainforest, and suburban rather than secluded privacy. Gurabo carries documented high flood risk from the Rio Gurabo and historical hurricane/landslide damage; although this lot is in FEMA flood zone X (minimal), the municipality's valley topography and past destruction (Hurricane Maria, 489 homes, deaths) warrant serious flood-insurance and design review before building. The $395k price is below the ~$480k single-family average, but without size or last-sale data, true value comparison is unclear.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-01.
💵 No acreage or last-sale price provided; $395k is below stated single-family average (~$480k) but cannot assess flip markup or true comp value without cadastre or size confirmation.
What the photos show
Photos 1, 9, 11 show the property exterior—a two-story yellow house on flat terrain with white fencing, no elevation, surrounded by manicured lawn and no visible rainforest or significant natural vegetation. Interior photos (2–8, 10) reveal a recently renovated home with polished concrete/tile floors, modern finishes, a swimming pool, and well-maintained rooms; the property is suburban-residential, not rural or nature-immersed. Photo 10 shows the pool and modest landscaping with ornamental plants, not fruit trees. No ocean, river, or water features are visible on the land itself; the setting is a quiet residential neighborhood (quiet cul-de-sac feel) with typical suburban privacy via fencing and distance from neighbors.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Santa Barbara, Gurabo (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $395,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 42/100 |
| Existing home | 4 bed / 2.5 bath, fully renovated, move-in ready with solar, pool, all appliances & A/C. · 4 bedrooms |
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.
Drive times
| Miramar Bar | 33 min | 20.4 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 36 min | 25.1 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 51 min | 29.6 mi |
| SJU Airport | 37 min | 22.9 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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 actual lot size in cadastre; listing does not state acreage or square footage.
- Verify last-sale date and price; ascertain whether $395k is a flip or discount relative to recent market.
- Review updated post-2018 Puerto Rico FEMA flood maps and Rio Gurabo flood-risk modeling; FEMA zone X is minimal but Gurabo's valley and tributary network pose runoff/landslide hazard—confirm no elevation or mitigation needed.
- Inspect flood-insurance requirements and annual cost; Hurricane Maria (2017) caused 489 home losses and deaths in Gurabo.
- Walk the property and neighborhood to confirm no hidden water features, fruit trees, or rainforest patches that photos may have missed.
- Clarify whether the transferable solar system and included appliances (refrigerator, stove, AC units, etc.) transfer at closing and have remaining warranty/lifespan.
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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Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4893750 · scored 2026-06-09 · keyword score, needs review