House in Arecibo, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Description from Clasificados
Beautiful house in Arecibo in a gated community with controlled access. Features a cistern, solar panel system with Tesla battery backup, 3 modern bathrooms, renovated and expanded kitchen, 30' × 15' concrete terrace, heated pool with robotic cleaner, outdoor kitchen, landscaped grounds with artificial turf. Includes wooden cottage, pergola, mini golf course, motorized retractable screens, laundry room attached to master bedroom, direct pool access, security doors and windows, extra storage/work room space, and modern LG and Monogram appliances. HOA fee $70/month. Puerto Rico.
Original Spanish
Hermosa casa en Arecibo en comunidad con acceso controlado. Cuenta con cisterna, sistema de placas solares con batería Tesla, 3 baños modernos, cocina remodelada y extendida, terraza en cemento de 30’ x 15’, piscina con calentador y robot limpiador, cocina exterior y áreas verdes con grama artificial. Incluye casita de madera, pérgola, mini golf, screens retráctiles con control remoto, laundry anexo al cuarto principal, acceso directo a piscina, puertas y ventanas de seguridad, espacio extra para almacenaje o cuarto de trabajo, además de modernos enseres LG y Monogram. Cuota de mantenimiento $70. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
This is a move-in-ready 3-bed/3-bath in acceptable location (Juncos, north coast), priced at $325k against a regional comp of $360k and well above Arecibo median (~$232k), but the photos reveal a compact, flat, fully urbanized property with no elevation, no views, no water, no fruit trees, and minimal land—it ticks the bedroom/bathroom/ready-to-occupy boxes but delivers almost none of the 'loves' (elevation, views, oceanView, riverfront, fruitTrees, privacy, rainforest) and the price appears optimistic for its size and lot constraints.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 Listed at $325,000; Juncos comparables range $79.5k–$360k; Arecibo median $232k, single-family avg $156.5k. Price is above regional averages and appears optimistic unless last-sale data shows strong appreciation or extensive recent upgrades justify the premium.
What the photos show
Photo 1 shows a modern, well-maintained interior with open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas, large windows with views to a backyard, ceiling fan, and contemporary furnishings—home is clearly move-in ready and recently renovated. Photo 2 is an exterior street view of a contemporary flat-roofed home with horizontal black garage doors, minimal setback, and paved driveway on what appears to be flat or very gently sloping terrain—no elevation or views visible here. Photo 3 shows a compact backyard with a heated pool, artificial turf, pergola, and minimal vegetation; the space is tight, fenced, and entirely manicured with no fruit trees or rainforest character visible. Photo 4 shows a side patio with artificial grass, a small wooden structure, and decorative landscaping but again flat terrain and no views or natural water features. Overall the home is modern and well-finished, but the property is small, flat, heavily developed, and offers no elevation, views, oceanfront, water features, fruit trees, privacy, or rainforest elements.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Santana, Juncos (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $325,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 62/100 |
| Existing home | 3BR/3BA, fully renovated, modern finishes, move-in ready. · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Santana, Juncos, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 396 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 | 23 min | 12.3 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 27 min | 17.1 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 67 min | 38.3 mi |
| SJU Airport | 51 min | 26.4 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 22 min | 10.9 mi |
Buildability
Property is an existing residence in a gated community with restrictive covenants; not suitable for land-based custom building.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Verify actual lot size in cadastre; photos suggest <0.5 acre, very small for the asking price.
- Confirm last recorded sale price and date; assess whether $325k reflects a flip or above-market positioning.
- Inspect the gated community HOA rules, restrictions, and governance ($70/month baseline); verify no future special assessments.
- Have engineer inspect solar/Tesla battery system age, warranty, and maintenance history; confirm grid tie-in and net-metering status.
- Walk the property with a surveyor; confirm pool, cottage, and all structures are registered and compliant with local codes.
- Ask if the couple are willing to forgo elevation, views, and land in exchange for a fully finished, low-maintenance home; if they want any of their 'loves', this property will disappoint.
What the web found
Area intel: Juncos market: homes start ~$79,500–$149,000+ (Point2, PropertyShark); $360,000 listed for 3bd/3ba in Juncos on FinitPR. Arecibo: median $232,000, single-family average $156,500. Both on north coast with coastal amenities and hill terrain (elevation varies 72–213+ ft). Comparable rentals list online; land and build options available in both areas.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4895299 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review