47 Cuerdas in Barrio Jagual, San Lorenzo

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Jagual, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 670 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.

Area & terrain notes

San Lorenzo is in the interior east-central region of Puerto Rico, about 25–30 minutes from Humacao. The municipio sits at low-to-moderate elevation in the foothills south of the Cordillera Central, with a mix of agricultural and residential character. The terrain in most of the municipality is gently rolling to hilly; Barrio Jagual is known as a relatively flat, agricultural area. Annual rainfall is moderate to high (typical of the interior east), with a wet season May–November. The area is not typically prone to major flood events but drainage should be verified.

Buildability

Flat terrain with easy access and confirmed utility connection possibilities (water/light) are favorable for building. No flood or topographic constraints mentioned. Primary concern: zoning (described as 'urbana') should be verified to ensure single-family residential use is permitted; the listing's emphasis on investor/developer appeal and land subdivision suggests it may be zoned for denser or commercial development.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Confirm zoning classification: Is single-family residential construction explicitly allowed, or is the property zoned for agricultural/commercial/investor development only?
• Obtain a professional survey and topographic map to verify the 'flat' terrain and confirm no hidden elevation/view potential or drainage issues.
• Verify water and electricity infrastructure: Confirm feasibility, cost, and timeline for actual connections (the listing says 'posibilidad').
• Review flood zone and drainage: Request FEMA flood map and local drainage/stormwater records for Barrio Jagual.
• Title search and lien check: Confirm clear title and no agricultural easements, water rights disputes, or developer claims that might limit use.
• Inspect access road condition and confirm public road access is guaranteed (not a private farm road with easement risk).

What the web found

Web search found no other listings of this specific parcel on major platforms (Realtor.com, Zillow, Point2, encuentra24), and no agent/seller contact information. However, research identified that Barrio Jagual is a rural area with mountainous terrain near Cerro Gregorio; the municipio has significant flood and landslide hazards, particularly after Hurricane María.

Also found online:

• Brevitas — 35.36-cuerda finca in Barrio Jagual, San Lorenzo (PR-765), with A-G zoning, FEMA Zone X (non-floodable), noted as having rolling to mountainous topography
• Trulia — General San Lorenzo land listings range from $85,000 (4.4 acres) to $1,423,000 (84.78 acres)

Area intel: Barrio Jagual offers rural character with most residents owning homes. Comparable San Lorenzo land sales show wide price variation ($85K–$1.4M). Critical hazard note: San Lorenzo experienced widespread landslides during Hurricane María (Sept 2017) due to heavy rainfall and hilly terrain; 771 properties assessed as vulnerable to flooding over 30 years. The Río Grande de Loíza has history of severe flash flooding. Terrain is mountainous (San Lorenzo Batholith, Sierra de Cayey to south), with volcaniclastic rock composition. At ~45 acres, the parcel would need geotechnical review for building feasibility given landslide and flood risks.

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Description (English)

Beautiful flat farm (finca) in urban barrio Jagual, San Lorenzo municipality. The property comprises 47.31 cuerdas (45.65 acres), offers easy access, and has potential for water and electricity connection. This finca presents an excellent opportunity for COL #1 investors and developers. The property can also be subdivided into smaller parcels. A reasonable offer is welcome. For more information, please contact us.