El Polvorin
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Description from Clasificados
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. Main house: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Rental studio apartment in the lower level: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and kitchenette. Fenced patio. Can be rented by the room to students or operated as a student hostel. Located near UPR Cayey, Police Barracks (Cuartel de la Policía), and downtown Cayey (Casco Urbano). El Polvorin, Cayey, $89,995. Contact: 787-617-7207, 787-600-1475. My House Realty. We buy houses cash. Your trusted company. License 18964 Puerto Rico.
Original Spanish
OPORTUNIDAD DE INVERSIÓN. 3 cuartos, baño, sala, comedor y cocina. Tiene estudio con cuarto, baño y cocina en los bajos. Patio con sus verjas. Se puede rentar a estudiantes, alquilando por cuarto o hacer un hospedaje de estudiantes. Cerca UPR Cayey, Cuartel de la Policía y Casco Urbano. En EL POLVORIN, CAYEY por $89,995. 787-617-7207, 787-600-1475. My House Realty. COMPRAMOS CASAS CASH. Tu Compañía de Confianza. Lic. 18964 Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The property meets the 3+ bedroom requirement and sits at 1,358 ft elevation in a cool mountain zone (a genuine plus), with minimal flood risk and location near UPR Cayey. However, the photos reveal no commanding views, water features, fruit trees, or privacy—it is a dense planned-community lot with modest single-story construction and aging finishes. At $89,995 it is well below recent Cayey comps ($145k–$293k for 3-bed homes), which is attractive for value but signals a tight renovation budget; the rental-conversion angle may suit an investor more than a couple seeking a fresh move-in-ready home by December.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 Price is 31–61% below recent Cayey 3-bed comps; no last-sale date provided to compute a flip marker.
What the photos show
Photos 1–2 show a modest single-story main residence with cream-colored walls, black iron fencing, and a paved front entry; the building appears structurally sound but simple in finish. Interior shots (3–15) reveal multiple rooms (bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living areas) with basic finishes—gray patterned tile and terracotta floors, plain walls, minimal modern amenities—consistent with a rental/student-housing conversion property. No evidence of views from interior shots; the flat-floored interior spaces and ground-level windows suggest minimal elevation gain or vistas within the structure itself. No ocean, river, or significant vegetation visible; surroundings appear to be a planned residential neighborhood with other modest houses nearby. Photo 16 is a marketing graphic (not a site photo). Overall the property shows functional but dated condition, suitable for rental conversion rather than owner-occupancy appeal.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Polvorin, Cayey (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $89,995 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 62/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed / 1 bath main home + rental studio unit with separate bed/bath/kitchen; appears occupied and functional for student rental business. · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Polvorin, Cayey, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 1,358 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 | 57 min | 36.3 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 60 min | 41.1 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 31 min | 16 mi |
| SJU Airport | 55 min | 36 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 26 min | 16.6 mi |
Buildability
Property is actively developed and marketed as rental income; zoned for proximity to UPR Cayey campus and urban casco. No land reserve or development potential described; adding further structures would face municipal density/zoning constraints.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Verify exact lot size and cadastral boundaries—listing does not state acreage.
- Confirm building condition assessment: roof, electrical, plumbing, structural integrity given age and post-Maria exposure in Cayey.
- Clarify rental-permit status and current tenant agreements if the lower-level studio is occupied.
- Survey zoning and landslide-risk designation for this specific El Polvorin lot (Cayey area subject to slides per USGS).
- Confirm property tax and HOA fees (planned community lot may carry community assessments).
- Walk the site in person: verify street access, parking, utility connections, and proximity to noise/traffic from Police Barracks or UPR campus.
What the web found
Unable to locate the specific ClasificadosOnline listing ID 4894877. Web results show El Polvorin is a barrio/housing development in Cayey created after the Henry Barracks closure, with other properties in the area ranging from $59k–$179k; comparable 3-bed homes in Cayey average $145k–$293k recently.
Also found online:
- Zillow — 3,665 sqft lot on Calle Evaristo Vazquez Solar Bb 38, listed at $179,000
- Century 21 — Calle 10 El Polvorin #25 (2 bed/2 bath, 900 sqft) previously listed at $59,000
- Trulia/Findit PR — Multiple El Polvorin properties; off-market or historic listings
Seller / agent: Phone 787-364-1426 found on a Polvorin property listing; agent/seller name not identified for listing 4894877
Area intel: Cayey recent sales: 3-bed homes averaging $145k–$293k; single-family homes sold at $197/sqft. El Polvorin is a planned community developed post-1966 on former Henry Barracks land. Area subject to landslides and hurricane risk (Hurricane Maria 2017 destroyed 3,000 homes in Cayey). Bedroom community ~30 min from San Juan. Cool mountain climate.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4894877 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review