Strategic Investment: 8.64 Cuerdas in Aguas Buenas

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Estancias De La Sierra, Aguas Buenas 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 1,077 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood

Municipio-level only — no barrio resolved; verify the parcel location. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.

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Area & terrain notes

Aguas Buenas is an inland, upland barrio of central-eastern Puerto Rico (elevation ~1,200–1,600 ft in parts), about 18–22 miles southwest of Humacao—a scenic drive but not on the coast. Known for cool mountain climate, agriculture, and Taíno heritage. Moderate rainfall year-round; flooding risk depends on specific creek proximity and topography. No ocean or major river views from most inland Aguas Buenas properties. El Yunque National Forest is 20–25 miles northwest. The character is rural, productive, and peaceful rather than resort-like.

Buildability

Semi-flat terrain and utilities (water, electric) on-site are favorable for single-family construction. Confirm zoning allows residential; verify floodplain status for the creek corridor and topographic constraints. Gated community infrastructure supports development.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Obtain a certified survey and confirm exact boundaries, flood zone designation (FEMA), and stream setback/easement requirements.
• Verify zoning: confirm the land allows single-family residential construction and is not restricted to agricultural use only.
• Check water rights: confirm the quebrada crossing the property does not have competing claims and that the on-site water tap is legally connected and reliable.
• Inspect road access: drive the entry route in rain; verify it is maintained by the community or municipio and passable year-round.
• Environmental/agricultural assessment: determine if any portion is deemed protected wetland; clarify soil toxicity or prior pesticide use (banana plantings suggest chemical history).
• Title search and lien check: confirm clear title, no encumbrances, and that the community's gated infrastructure (gates, roads, utilities) is properly documented and not a private HOA with undisclosed fees.

What the web found

Aguas Buenas is a mountainous municipality in the Central Mountain Range near but not immediately adjacent to Humacao. The municipality has experienced significant natural hazards including landslides from 2017's Hurricane Maria and a 2010 earthquake, which are relevant considerations for building. Limited comparable sales data found online; land prices in Aguas Buenas vary widely from roughly $40,000 to $160,000+ for multi-acre parcels.

Area intel: Aguas Buenas is in the Central Mountain Range with moderately mountainous terrain and average elevation of 337 m. Hurricane Maria in 2017 caused numerous landslides with significant damage to homes; the 2010 Nochebuena Earthquake affected the area. Comparable Aguas Buenas land listings show prices ranging from approximately $40,000–$160,000+ for parcels between 1–7 acres. Recent sales data on homes averaged $125,000, though land-only transactions vary.

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Description (English)

Land sale in the exclusive Estancia La Sierra II community, Aguas Buenas. Parcel: 33,910.81 m² (approximately 8.64 cuerdas / 8.39 acres). Price: $160,000. Semi-flat terrain with road access and connections to water and electricity. A clean stream crosses the property. Soil is fertile and productive; existing fruit trees and approximately 50 recently planted banana plants. Private, quiet setting surrounded by nature—ideal for those seeking spacious land to establish a family farm, grow their own food, or build the home of their dreams. Gated community with controlled access. Coordinates: 18.21756105, -66.10591194. Cash sale (proof of funds required to schedule viewing).