House in Barrio Camino Nuevo

Location, terrain & flood

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

⛰ 43 ft elevation

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

Barrio Camino Nuevo is in Yabucoa's interior foothills, ~20–25 minutes from Humacao. Yabucoa sits on the southeastern coastal plain with moderate elevation gains inland; this barrio likely has some terrain relief above sea level but is not mountainous. The region is tropical (humid, seasonal rain), with moderate flood risk in lower elevations near rivers; verification of this specific parcel's elevation and flood zone is essential. Rural character with mixture of subsistence farming and small residential properties.

Buildability

~3.7 acres in a rural barrio (Camino Nuevo) should support additional structures or renovation, but flood risk in Yabucoa lowlands, water/sewer access, and zoning variance (if expanding beyond residential) must be confirmed.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• Confirm exact elevation and topography—request a survey and photos showing relief/views from the property.
• Verify FEMA flood zone and PSNM flood-risk designation; Yabucoa lowlands can be vulnerable.
• Walk the property and inspect the house structure (roof, foundation, moisture, electrical, plumbing) with a local contractor—listing gives no condition clues.
• Confirm water source (municipal vs. private well) and sewer (municipal vs. septic), and that utilities are connected and functional.
• Verify property lines and exact acreage via a registered survey; '1.5 cuadras' is informal—get title/catastral map.
• Confirm zoning and whether the two sheds are legal/permitted structures; clarify if any variance is needed for expansion or renovation.

What the web found

The listing appears to be a residential income property (duplex), not raw land, located on Carr 901 in Barrio Camino Nuevo. It is currently listed on multiple MLS platforms and is not just a simple land parcel but rather an established two-unit rental property near Humacao with beaches and amenities nearby.

Also found online:

• RE/MAX — Listed by She Builds Realty, agent Deysi Garcia Fernandez
• Smith and Associates (MLS #PR9120335) — Full property details, two independent residential units with rental income
• Dalton Wade — Property history and details, 0.13 acres lot size confirmed
• PropertyPanorama — Virtual tour and property features available

Seller / agent: She Builds Realty - Deysi Garcia Fernandez (787-463-8334)

Area intel: Barrio Camino Nuevo in Yabucoa is a quiet, residential area with rolling greenery. The area is on Puerto Rico's southeastern coast near Humacao, approximately 5 minutes from downtown amenities and close to beaches including Playa Lucía and Playa El Cocal. Critical building considerations: Camino Nuevo experienced direct Hurricane Maria landfall on September 20, 2017 (Category 4), triggering numerous landslides and widespread flooding. The U.S. Geological Survey classifies landslide susceptibility as 'very high' in Yabucoa. Market data shows average home sales in Yabucoa at $198,000–$440,000. The property is positioned near El Cocal Country and Beach Club. Couples planning to build should carefully assess landslide risk, drainage, and hurricane resilience given the area's history.

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Description (English)

Beautiful house close to all urban facilities in a peaceful, countryside setting. Near Playa Lucia. Layout: living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms with closets each, 3 bathrooms, laundry room with closet, 2 tool/storage sheds. Total usable land: one and a half cuadras [~3.7 acres] with the house. Puerto Rico.