The Residences at Parque Escorial
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Description from Clasificados
We present to you a spectacular corner penthouse located in the exclusive Parque Escorial The Residences urbanization. This recently remodeled apartment offers luxury and comfort in every corner. It features three spacious bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, all completely renovated. New AC units. The kitchen is also brand new, as are the flooring and closets, guaranteeing a modern and fresh environment throughout the space. You will enjoy a rooftop terrace, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests. The complex offers a gazebo, swimming pool, and gym. You will also benefit from two private parking spaces and the advantage of being right next to a park, shopping centers, and dining options all within walking distance. For more photos, text message. Puerto Rico.
Original Spanish
Te presentamos un espectacular penthouse de esquina, ubicado en la exclusiva urbanización Parque Escorial The Residence. Este apartamento recién remodelado te ofrece lujo y comodidad en cada rincón. Cuenta con tres amplias habitaciones y dos baños y medio, todos completamente renovados. Unidades de AC nuevas. La cocina también es totalmente nueva, al igual que los pisos y los closets, lo que garantiza un ambiente moderno y fresco en todo el espacio. Disfrutarás de una terraza en el rooftop, perfecta para relajarte o entretener invitados. El complejo cuenta con gazebo, piscina y gym. Además, tendrás el beneficio de dos parkings privados y la ventaja de estar justo al lado de un parque, centros comerciales y lugares para comer todo walking distance. Para mas fotos mensaje de text. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
This is a move-in-ready 3-bed/2.5-bath penthouse in excellent condition, meeting the bedroom requirement and clearly deliverable by December. However, it is a condo (no land ownership), sits in FEMA flood zone A (high risk), and at $380k appears significantly overpriced relative to recent Cayey comps ($240–825k depending on type and size, with a 2-bed/2.5-bath home selling at $240k in May 2026). The 'loves' (elevation, views, privacy, rainforest) are mostly absent—views are distant and incidental, the setting is dense urban rather than elevated/private, and there is no vegetation character. Suitable for couples seeking modern apartment comfort, but not for those valuing rural character, substantial views, or land economics.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 Asking price $380k is 1.6× the $240k comp (2-bed/2.5-bath home, May 2026). Penthouse and recent renovation may justify some premium, but condo in high-flood-zone urbanization trades at significant mark-up vs. single-family homes in area.
What the photos show
The photos show a modern, recently renovated corner penthouse in a multi-unit residential complex. Images 1, 7–8 display a sleek kitchen and bathroom with new finishes; images 5, 9–10 show multiple bedrooms with contemporary styling and good natural light. Images 4, 12, 15–16 reveal rooftop/terrace areas with distant water views (bay or coast visible on the horizon in image 15, though not dramatic). The property sits at 1,401 ft elevation in a developed urbanization with manicured grounds, pool, and gazebo (image 2 shows the complex setting with palm trees and mountains in background). No fruit trees, significant privacy, or rainforest character visible—this is a maintained residential community, not rural or forested. Road access and parking appear straightforward. Image 6 shows a compact bathroom, and the overall feel is upscale apartment living, not a standalone home with land.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | The Residences Parque Escorial, Cayey (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $380,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 62/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed / 2.5 bath penthouse, fully renovated, new kitchen, AC, flooring, closets; corner unit with rooftop terrace. · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — The Residences Parque Escorial, Cayey 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 1,401 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone A — flood risk
Municipio-level only — no barrio resolved; verify the parcel location. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.
Drive times
| Miramar Bar | 56 min | 36.2 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 60 min | 41 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 31 min | 15.9 mi |
| SJU Airport | 54 min | 36 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 26 min | 16.5 mi |
Buildability
This is a condo unit in a managed complex; no single-family home build possible here.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Confirm actual square footage and unit layout (listing does not state SF or exact bedroom/bathroom count beyond 'three spacious bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms')
- Verify flood insurance requirements and actual flood history for this specific address in Cayey, given FEMA zone A rating
- Clarify HOA fees, condo regime, and reserve fund status—not mentioned in listing
- Confirm whether rooftop terrace is exclusive to this unit or shared; deed restrictions on outdoor space use
- Cross-check listing price against recent penthouse/corner-unit sales in Parque Escorial or comparable Cayey condos (the $380k may be positioning relative to comps, but verify)
- Inspect physical condition of AC, appliances, and roof/terrace weatherproofing given recent remodel claims
What the web found
The listing name appears to reference a development in Carolina, not Cayey. 'The Residences at Parque Escorial' is a condominium complex in Parque Escorial, a major commercial/residential area in Carolina, not Cayey. Similar-named properties on agent sites all locate to Carolina. No listing was found matching the ClasificadosOnline ID 4893797 directly.
Also found online:
- Christie's International Real Estate PR — Multiple Parque Escorial penthouse units listed (330, 2304) with 3 bedrooms, 2–2.5 baths, rooftop terrace, pool, community amenities. Carolina location.
- KW Puerto Rico Agents — Parque Escorial penthouse units listed by various agents with similar specifications. Carolina location.
- Puerto Rico Realtors MLS — Villas de Parque Escorial Unit 2107 penthouse listing, 3 bed/2 bath, closed 174 days before search date.
- PropertiesPuertoRico.com — Villas de Parque Escorial Unit 408B listing by A. Fernández Real Estate Broker. Carolina location.
Seller / agent: A. Fernández Real Estate Broker – 939-881-8454
Area intel: Cayey recent comps (2025–2026): 3-bed condo sold Nov 2025 for $825k; 2-bed/2.5-bath home (1,250 SF) sold May 2026 for $240k (18% below list); 7-bed dev property sold Apr 2026 for ~$239k. Puerto Rico island-wide: Q4 2025 house prices up 14.95% year-over-year; new construction averages $300/SF (40–50% increase over 4 years). Cayey is mountain terrain, Sierra de Cayey foothills, 50.2 sq mi, population 40,027. Terrain and elevation may affect building/road access.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4893797 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review