Villas del Faro / Ocean View
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Description from Clasificados
Second-floor apartment with ocean view. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, balcony. 2 parking spaces plus visitor parking. Air Bnb permitted. 24/7 security, 2 swimming pools, clubhouse, tennis courts, pickleball, basketball, gym, children's area. HOA: $171/month. Financing requires letter of pre-qualification. Puerto Rico.
Original Spanish
APARTAMENTO 2do Piso con Vista al Mar. 3 Habitaciones, 2 Baños, Laundry , Balcon. 2 Estacionamientos mas Estacionamiento para visitantes. Se permite AirBnB, Seguridad 24/7, 2 Piscinas, Casa Club, Canchas Tennis, Pickelball, Baloncesto, Gym, Area de niños, HOA: $171 Mensual. Por financimiento es requerido Carta de Precualificacion. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
Ocean views and move-in-ready condition tick important boxes, but this is a condo apartment in a complex, not the elevation/majestic views or privacy a couple seeking their 'dream home' typically envision. No land to build on, shared walls, HOA fees, and resort amenities suggest a lifestyle mismatch with their stated preference for land or a single-family house.
| Location | Emajaguas barrio, Maunabo (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $235,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 38/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed, 2 bath condo; second floor; move-in ready. · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — 1407 Calle Punta Tuna, Maunabo, PR 00707 (or 5015 Calle Punta Tuna for some units) 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 676 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood
Exact coordinates from web research. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.
Drive times
| Miramar Bar | 27 min | 17.6 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 15 min | 9.6 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 58 min | 35.4 mi |
| SJU Airport | 82 min | 50.4 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 53 min | 34.9 mi |
Area & terrain notes
Maunabo is a small coastal municipality in southeast Puerto Rico, roughly 20–30 minutes south/southeast of Humacao. The area is low-lying, close to sea level, with minimal elevation and tropical coastal terrain. Maunabo has a rural, quiet character but is not known for mountain views or dramatic elevation; it faces the Caribbean Sea. The region is subject to hurricane exposure and coastal flood risk. It lacks the lush rainforest of the interior or El Yunque; vegetation is scrub and dry coastal forest. Proximity to Humacao makes it accessible, but 'majestic views' typically imply interior highlands.
Buildability
This is a finished condo unit within a gated complex. No land available for additional building. Subject to HOA covenants and condo bylaws.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Confirm flood-zone status (FEMA, municipio records) — coastal Maunabo properties often fall in high-risk zones; verify flood insurance requirements and costs.
- Review HOA bylaws, minutes, and reserve funds; confirm $171/month is current and has not been underestimated.
- Inspect building structural integrity, roof condition, plumbing, and electrical (second-floor units are vulnerable to roof leaks in PR's rainy season).
- Verify condo association's pet policy, rental restrictions (Air Bnb permitted, but check for caps or approval requirements), and any pending special assessments.
- Request recent survey and HOA master insurance policy; confirm coverage limits and deductible.
- Clarify parking deed (owned vs. assigned) and visitor-parking allocation; confirm no disputes over parking or common-area access.
What the web found
Villas del Faro is a beachfront condominium resort complex near Punta Tuna Lighthouse with amenities including pools, tennis, and basketball courts. Multiple 3-bed/2-bath units are actively listed on MLS and vacation rental platforms. The complex caters to both permanent residents and short-term rental investors.
Also found online:
- Keller Williams Puerto Rico (KW Puerto Rico) — Agent listing with property details and contact
- Puerto Rico MLS (Stellar MLS) — Multiple units listed (PH-1707, PH-2007, PH-2308, etc.)
- Wow Real Estate Puerto Rico — Unit 308 listing with full amenities description
- Airbnb — 3-bed/2-bath rental listing with ocean views
- RentByOwner — Vacation rental listing
Seller / agent: Orbe Soto (KW Puerto Rico agent listed on KW site); specific ClasificadosOnline #4895556 contact not found
Area intel: Maunabo has tropical monsoon climate with average 26.8°C (80°F) and 61% rainy days annually. River flood risk is very low (< 1% in 10 years). Area has steep mountainous terrain with USGS landslide monitoring stations due to granodiorite bedrock and heavy rainfall. Recent Maunabo home sales show wide range: $52,000 for 5-bed fixer-upper to $1.4M for waterfront properties. Comparable condo units in Villas del Faro on rental platforms suggest rental income potential of $3,000-5,000+/month.
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Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4895556 · scored 2026-07-24 · AI-read