Barrio Florida! 36 Cuerdas of Land

Location, terrain & flood

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

⛰ 446 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

Barrio Florida (San Lorenzo) sits in the southeast interior, ~20–25 minutes from Humacao. The area is lush and rural with significant topographic variation; however, this specific barrio is not notably high elevation relative to coastal PR. San Lorenzo's interior terrain is green and agricultural, with moderate rainfall year-round and typical tropical humidity. The municipality has rural character but is not on the immediate coast—views would depend entirely on the property's specific terrain. Proximity to El Yunque is 45–60 minutes west. Flood risk in riverside properties is moderate to significant during heavy rains; verification required.

Buildability

Zoned AG (agricultural) with explicit allowance for single-family residences, B&Bs, glamping, and ecotourism. River access and fruit forest are assets. Main risk: confirm no flood zone on lower terrain near river; verify road access is year-round; agricultural classification may require variance for conventional residential if they want standard utility hookups.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Obtain a FEMA flood map and recent flood history for the property and river access points; confirm the 1,119 sq ft structure and any lower terrain are outside the floodplain.
• Verify that the existing shell structure has proper permits; confirm what finish-out work is required (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, walls, roof, etc.) and get an independent contractor estimate.
• Confirm legal road access is year-round and maintained by the municipality or a recognized easement; check if there are seasonal washout issues near the river.
• Clarify water rights: is there a formal water easement or right to draw from the river? Are there senior water claims by neighboring farms or government?
• Get a professional topographic survey and aerial photos to verify if any part of the 36 acres has genuine elevation/views toward the coast or mountains; clarify whether 'excelente topografía' means buildable slopes or just diverse terrain.
• Consult a Puerto Rico real estate attorney about AG zoning: confirm that a finished single-family home won't trigger a variance requirement, and review any agricultural restrictions or property tax benefits/obligations tied to the classification.

What the web found

The parcel is located in Barrio Florida, San Lorenzo municipio (eastern central Puerto Rico). While I confirmed the barrio's existence and found comparable land sales in San Lorenzo ranging from $52,900 to $1.4M depending on acreage, the specific ClasificadosOnline listing ID 4894626 could not be verified on other platforms.

Also found online:

• Encuentra24 — Two land parcels in Barrio Florida listed: 'Camino de Vía | Lote 7' and 'Lote 14' (prices ~$68,000)
• Trulia — 21 land parcels in San Lorenzo listed; comparable 19.8 acres at $220K; 84.78 acres at $1.42M
• PropertyShark — 4-acre parcels in Barrio Quebrada ~$100K; 10-cuerdas in Barrio Cerro Gordo listed

Area intel: San Lorenzo is in the eastern-central region 45 minutes from San Juan. Barrio Florida has a rural feel with ~4,745 residents. Comparable land sales in San Lorenzo municipio range from $52,900 (small solar) to $1.4M (84-acre parcel). The $295K asking price for ~35 acres works out to roughly $8,400/acre, which aligns with mid-range comparable sales. Hazard note: San Lorenzo experienced significant landslides from Hurricane Maria (Sept 2017) due to heavy rainfall, particularly in mountainous barrios south/southeast; Florida barrio's specific terrain risk unknown from search results.

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Description (English)

SAN LORENZO – BARRIO FLORIDA Price: $295,000 For sale: a 36-cuerdas (34.96-acre) finca located in Barrio Florida, San Lorenzo, with river access, fruit forest, and a structure of approximately 1,119 square feet in concrete block with a zinc roof, ready to be finished according to the buyer's needs. Features: • 36 cuerdas of land • River access • Fruit forest • 1,119 sq ft structure • Excellent topography • Privacy and natural setting • AG (Agricultural) classification Permitted uses include agriculture, livestock, agritourism, ecotourism, Bed & Breakfast, glamping, short-term lodging, tiny homes, renewable energy projects, agricultural storage and workshops, animal husbandry, and other Puerto Rico–approved uses.