House, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, Double Carport, Corner Lot, Exclusive Area
Description from Clasificados
Ground-level house, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double carport, corner lot, exclusive area 3 minutes from the highway, 750 m² (0.19 acres) lot. Puerto Rico.
Original Spanish
Casa Terrera, 3C, 2B, Doble Marquesina, Esquina, Area Exclusiva a 3min. de Autopista, solar 750mts. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
This is a basic move-in-ready 3-bed home at fair San Lorenzo pricing ($299,900 is consistent with local comps), but it delivers almost none of the 'loves': zero elevation or views, no oceanview, no riverfront, no fruit trees, poor privacy on a corner lot, and no rainforest character. The flat terrain and USGS landslide-monitoring designation for the area add caution. The home itself is functional and turnkey but dated; it meets the hard requirement (3BR, move-ready, acceptable location) but appeals only to buyers indifferent to character, views, or privacy.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 Price aligns with recent San Lorenzo comps; no flip or above-market premium evident.
What the photos show
Photos 1–3 show a modest single-story concrete-block house on flat, open ground with minimal landscaping and no visible elevation change—the terrain is distinctly low-lying and exposed. Interior photos (4–8) reveal a small, functional but dated home: narrow kitchen, sparse furnishings, basic tile flooring, and modest room sizes; no water damage visible but finishes are tired. Photo 9 shows the rear/side lot context—still flat, grassy, with nearby residential structures close by; no views, water features, or significant vegetation; privacy is compromised by corner-lot exposure and adjacent properties. The 0.19-acre footprint is confirmed by the sparse, uncluttered surroundings.
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| Location | Santa Rosa, San Lorenzo (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $299,900 |
| Size | 0.19 acres (750 m²) |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 52/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed / 2 bath, terrera (ground-level), corner lot, double carport, stated move-in ready. · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Santa Rosa, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
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 | 3511 min | 2048.3 mi (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 3506 min | 2045.2 mi (est.) |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 3502 min | 2043.1 mi (est.) |
| SJU Airport | 3553 min | 2072.6 mi (est.) |
| Costco (Caguas) | 3530 min | 2059 mi (est.) |
Buildability
Home already exists; lot is 0.19 acres (too small and urban-density for their land-build dream). Not suitable for land track.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Flood zone & hurricane/wind insurance cost (flat terrain in San Lorenzo suggests elevated flood risk; obtain FEMA/PR flood map and insurer quotes)
- Structural integrity & foundation condition (age, prior water intrusion, concrete-block durability in salt/humidity environment)
- Title & encumbrances (corner lot may have easements or future road-widening claims)
- Lot boundary survey vs. cadastre (confirm 0.19 acres matches cadastral record; corner lots prone to disputes)
- USGS landslide risk specifics for this micro-location (San Lorenzo has active monitoring; clarify if property is in flagged zone)
- Utilities & septic system inspection (verify well/municipal water, septic, electrical compliance for year-round occupancy by December move date)
What the web found
Web searches confirm San Lorenzo, PR is an established residential area with multiple listings in the $225K–$299K range. The broader Puerto Rico market shows median island-wide prices around $465K (2026), with constrained inventory and demand driven by Act 60 tax incentives. San Lorenzo appears to offer value relative to coastal luxury markets.
Also found online:
- KAIZEN Realty — 3 bed, 2 bath, $299,000, Carr 916 Barrio Cerro Gordo, San Lorenzo, PR 00754 (MLS #PR9114697)
- Highrises.com — Multiple San Lorenzo listings ranging $225K–$299K; agent sites include NEST LUX LLC, ASR Real Estate, EXP Puerto Rico LLC
Area intel: San Lorenzo residential properties cluster in the $225K–$299K range for 3-bed homes. Island-wide median is $465K; San Lorenzo offers below-median value. Puerto Rico market shows constrained inventory (down 12% Q1 2025), sustained demand from Act 60 relocations, and 68 average days on market. Terrain: San Lorenzo has geological landslide monitoring (USGS active station), indicating moderate volcaniclastic geology and potential slope stability concerns—relevant for buildable land assessment. Hurricane and flood risk standard for Caribbean; hazard insurance recommended.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4895070 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review