Barrio Florida! 36 Cuerdas of Land
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Description from Clasificados
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.
Original Spanish
SAN LORENZO – BARRIO FLORIDA Precio de Venta: $295,000 Se vende finca de 36 cuerdas ubicada en el Barrio Florida de San Lorenzo, con acceso al río, bosque frutal y una estructura de aproximadamente 1,119 pies cuadrados en bloques con techo de zinc, lista para ser terminada según las necesidades del comprador. Características: • 36 cuerdas de terreno • Acceso ClasificadosOnline al río • Bosque frutal • Estructura de 1,119 p² • Excelente topografía • Privacidad y entorno natural • Clasificación AG (Agrícola) Usos permitidos incluyen agricultura, ganadería, agrohospedería, ecohospedería, Bed & Breakfast, glamping, alojamientos a corto plazo, micro casas (Tiny Homes), proyectos de energía renovable, almacenes y talleres agrícolas, crianza de animales y otros Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The property delivers genuine rainforest privacy, confirmed elevation (~446 ft, not high), and a large parcel (36 cuerdas / ~35 acres) at a reasonable $/acre rate ($8,400), with agricultural zoning allowing diverse uses. However, the couple's 'love' for views and ocean visibility are unmet—dense forest blocks any distant sightline, and there is no coastal view in a mountainous interior location. The home is unfinished and will require capital investment. River access is claimed but not clearly visible in photos. The San Lorenzo region's Hurricane Maria landslide history adds climate risk that should be investigated further.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-01.
💵 No last-sale price provided in the web research; mid-range San Lorenzo comparables range $52,900–$1.4M. At $295K for ~35 acres ($8,400/acre), the asking price falls within published comp range and does not appear to be a speculative flip.
What the photos show
Photos 1, 4, 5, 6, 12 show a modest concrete-block structure with zinc roof in various states of completion, surrounded by dense green vegetation. Photos 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 reveal gently rolling to moderately steep terrain with lush rainforest canopy throughout; no ocean or distant mountain vistas are visible—sightlines are blocked by dense forest. Photos 2 and 11 show winding rural road access through the property. While the listing claims 'fruit forest,' the aerial photos show predominantly native or secondary rainforest rather than managed orchards; individual fruit trees cannot be reliably identified from altitude. The terrain is notably green and well-watered, consistent with the region's rainfall, but no visible river or stream can be pinpointed in the contact sheet, though the listing mentions 'river access.'
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Florida, San Lorenzo (tier 1 — ≤30 min of Humacao) |
|---|---|
| Price | $295,000 |
| Size | 34.96 acres (36 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $4,219/acre (after $147,500 home credit) |
| Fit score | 62/100 |
| Existing home | 1,119 sq ft shell structure (concrete block + zinc roof); incomplete, requires finishing per buyer needs. — not move-in habitable |
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.
Drive times
| Miramar Bar | 24 min | 14.1 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 28 min | 18.8 mi |
| SJU Airport | 49 min | 31.2 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 19 min | 10.3 mi |
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
- Verify river access claim: walk the boundary to confirm water is accessible and year-round or seasonal flow; assess if it's drinkable or usable for irrigation.
- Inspect the concrete-block structure in person: confirm square footage, electrical/plumbing roughed, roof integrity, and realistic cost to finish to habitability.
- Confirm individual fruit-tree inventory: visit during growing season to identify species and yield; 'fruit forest' may be aspirational labeling.
- Hazard survey: obtain detailed San Lorenzo / Barrio Florida landslide risk maps post–Hurricane Maria; consult local engineers on slope stability and drainage.
- Title and cadastre check: ensure property boundaries match listing claim of 36 cuerdas and confirm no encumbrances or water-rights disputes.
- Road maintenance responsibility: verify who maintains the rural road access and whether the couple will bear repair costs.
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.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4894626 · scored 2026-06-08 · keyword score, needs review