Farm of approximately 13 cuerdas (12.63 acres)

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Montones, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 629 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

Las Piedras is in the east-central foothills of Puerto Rico, inland and uphill from the coastal towns but not in the high mountains. The terrain is moderately elevated with tropical vegetation, closer to rainforest character than the coast. It sits ~20–25 minutes from Humacao and benefits from better rainfall than the arid south coast. This region historically mixes agricultural (especially plantains, cacao) with residential development. Flood risk exists near streams but upland parcels can be well-drained.

Buildability

Raw land with two road accesses (one from main highway) is a good sign for development. Quebrada (stream) frontage is an asset but may indicate flood-prone areas; must verify flood zone mapping, soil stability on slopes, utility availability, and whether agricultural zoning allows single-family residential. Survey is essential.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Obtain FEMA flood maps and DRNA flood-zone data for the quebrada and entire parcel—clarify whether any portion sits in a 100-year flood plain.
• Commission a professional survey to confirm acreage, boundary lines, access easements, and topography; verify elevation changes and buildable area.
• Check zoning (likely rural/agricultural in Las Piedras) and confirm single-family residential development is permitted; obtain any required variances in writing.
• Inspect both road accesses in person: width, condition, year-round drivability, and whether they are public or private; confirm utilities (power, water, telecom) reach the site.
• Walk the property with a local engineer/contractor to assess slope stability, soil type, drainage, and suitability for septic if municipal sewer is unavailable.
• Verify water rights (if any) associated with the quebrada, and clarify any restrictions on building within riparian setbacks.

What the web found

Web search found Las Piedras land listings on multiple platforms (Zillow, Trulia, FinditPR) but could not locate the specific ClasificadosOnline listing ID 4894488. Regional market data shows comparable land sales in Las Piedras ranging from ~$360K–$450K, with single-family homes averaging $260K. Humacao nearby offers more active inventory (225+ listings, median $560K), suggesting broader market presence.

Also found online:

• FinditPR — 1.802-cuerda terreno in Las Piedras, $255K (Roy Realty); nearby comparable
• InvEstate PR (MLS PR9119116) — 3.96-acre lot, Montones barrio, $0.14/sqft, public sewer, C-R zoning

Area intel: Las Piedras single-family homes averaged $260K (2025). Recent land sales: $255K–$450K for 1.8–6.4 cuerdas. Adjacent Humacao shows stronger market: median listing price $560K, 225 active listings, 47 land/lots available. Montones and Tejas are noted barrios. Area near Highways 30 and 53, close to Humacao amenities.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4]

Description (English)

Farm of approximately 13 cuerdas (13 acres). Has 2 entrances, one from the main highway. Borders a stream (quebrada); has a recent appraisal. Price negotiable. Puerto Rico.