Farm with wooden house and multiple lots

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Limones, Yabucoa, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 70 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone AE — flood risk

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

Yabucoa is a mountainous municipio in the southeast, inland and upland from the coast, naturally positioned for elevation and views. It sits roughly 25–35 minutes inland from Humacao, well within the couple's geography. The terrain is characterized by steep foothills transitioning toward the interior highlands; this part of PR receives consistent rainfall and is lush year-round, though not directly adjacent to El Yunque. Low flood risk at elevation; tropical climate with afternoon showers typical.

Buildability

6.31 acres well exceeds minimum; rural water (acueducto rural) and septic confirmed. No flood/access red flags apparent, but zoning class and whether lot can be subdivided should be verified.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Obtain full inspection of the wooden house: structural integrity, roof condition, termite/rot damage, electrical/plumbing systems, and confirm whether it is truly move-in or requires renovation.
• Verify access road: is it a public municipal road or private easement? Confirm year-round passability and maintenance responsibility.
• Order a flood-zone determination and topographic survey to confirm elevation claim and ensure no hidden drainage/liability issues.
• Confirm zoning classification and whether the 'additional lot' can be legally subdivided or sold separately; clarify property lines via formal survey.
• Validate water/septic: test rural aqueduct water quality and pressure; confirm septic system meets current code and has adequate capacity.
• Title and lien search: verify clean title, no back taxes, and that all improvements (septic, well, etc.) are properly recorded.

What the web found

While the specific listing was not found on other major platforms, comparable land in Yabucoa ranges from $33,000 to $450,000; recent sales in 2025 averaged $198,006 for single-family homes. The Yabucoa area, particularly the northeastern coastal region, faces very high landslide susceptibility and was directly struck by Hurricane Maria (Cat 4) in September 2017, causing significant geotechnical damage.

Also found online:

• Zillow — 13 properties for sale in Yabucoa; land prices include $33,000–$450,000+ range; similar-sized farmland with buildings listed up to $115,000–$370,000
• Findit PR — Properties listed in Yabucoa; $135,000 property listed (Calle Cristóbal Colón area) with 283.28 m² building noted
• Innovate Real Estate — Multiple land listings in Yabucoa; comparables include 6.99-cuerda parcel (~6.8 acres), 10-cuerda Piedra Blanca parcels, and 17.48-acre ocean-view estates
• BuyOwner.com — 18 properties on market; 10 single-family homes; average asking price $207,458; 94 properties sold in past year averaging $198,006
• Trulia / Estately — 13 homes for sale in Yabucoa PR; recently sold and current inventory available for comparison

Area intel: Recent comparable sales: average single-family home sale in 2025 was $198,006 (range up to $440,000+). Land parcels averaging $207,458 asking price. Market inventory: ~18 active listings. **Critical hazard note:** Yabucoa's northeastern coastal zone has very high landslide susceptibility per USGS. Hurricane Maria made landfall at Yabucoa (Cat 4, Sept 2017) causing 40,000+ landslides, coastal erosion, and infrastructure loss islandwide. Puerto Rico broadly faces hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and flooding. Builders should conduct geotechnical and hydrological assessments before construction.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Description (English)

Sale of a house with 6.5 cuerdas (6.31 acres) of land with rural aqueduct water. There is an additional lot within the same terrain separate from the house, and the property has a septic system installed. Extremely quiet location with panoramic views; coordinates 18.094634, -65.880622, Puerto Rico.