Country House in Las Piedras, PR

Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Alturas De Tejas, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 478 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.

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Area & terrain notes

Las Piedras is a rural, inland municipio in the east-central foothills, ~25–30 minutes from Humacao. It sits at modest elevation (200–500 ft) with gentle terrain, lush vegetation, and a humid subtropical climate; not prone to major flooding but subject to seasonal rain. The area is primarily agricultural and residential, quieter than coastal towns, with some views of distant hills and inland greenery. El Yunque is ~45 minutes north; the coast (Humacao, Naguabo) is nearby to the southeast.

Buildability

Existing home occupies most of the lot; limited room for additional structures, but land is usable. No flood, access, or zoning red flags evident from description, though survey and utility verification needed.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Confirm exact acreage (listing says 'aprox. 2.40 m²' which appears to be a typo; clarify if 2.4 acres or something else).
• Request photos and site visit to assess actual elevation, sightlines, and whether views are present—the listing does not mention vistas, which is a stated priority.
• Verify flood zone (FEMA), drainage, and soil stability given Puerto Rico's heavy rains and property's location in foothills.
• Inspect the guest house and pool structure for maintenance, permits, and code compliance; confirm all structures are permitted and titled.
• Obtain a recent survey and verify utility connections (water source, septic vs. municipal, electric stability).
• Confirm road access is public/maintained and not subject to seasonal washout or disputes with neighbors.

What the web found

Las Piedras is a level terrain municipality in east-central Puerto Rico, adjacent to Humacao with established market activity. Recent comparable home sales average around $260,000, and land inventory is available on multiple platforms. The region faces hurricane exposure and seasonal rainfall risks typical of the southeast coast.

Also found online:

• InvEstate Puerto Rico / Stellar MLS — 3.96-acre land parcel in Las Piedras (MLS PR9119116) listed by Effective Realty at $0.14/sqft with public sewer access
• Zillow — 10 homes currently for sale in Las Piedras PR
• Properstar — Land plot listed at $49,995 in Las Piedras
• Trulia — 434 lot/land listings in Las Piedras

Area intel: Las Piedras has mostly level terrain in the Valleys of the Southeast region. Recent market data shows average single-family home sales at $260,000 (2025 data). The region is located 7–12 km west of Humacao and borders it to the east. Hurricane risk is significant: the nearby eastern coast (Humacao barrio) is highly exposed to Atlantic tropical cyclones during June–November season. Hurricane Maria (2017) and prior storms (Hugo 1989, Georges 1998) have caused severe flooding, wind damage, and landslides in adjacent areas. Annual rainfall averages ~55 inches, concentrated May–October. Las Piedras terrain transitions from flat coastal valleys to foothills of the Sierra de Cayey to the south. Building considerations: properties should account for hurricane resilience, flood zone mapping (especially near rivers like the Humacao River which originates in Las Piedras), and seasonal wet season drainage.

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Description (English)

✨ Captivating features: 🔹 4 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms 🔹 2,845 sq ft of construction 🔹 Lot of approximately 2.4 acres 🔹 Modern kitchen with quartz countertops 🔹 Balcony, terrace, and open areas 🔹 Swimming pool + guest house 🔹 Double carport 🔹 Privacy, spaciousness, and elegance in one location. 🔹 Properties like this don't come on the market every day. If you're looking for that next level, this could be the one. Maldonado Real Estate LIC V 4314 Lic C 19155 Puerto Rico