Espino Barrio, 42-Cuerdas Farm, Stream, High Elevation, $215K
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Why it's interesting
The property sits at 1,230 ft (listing claims 1,700+ ft), offers genuine elevation and riverfront potential (quebrada mentioned), but the photos reveal challenging steep access, no visible cultivated land, no obvious views, and clearing may indicate landslide/erosion risk in a documented high-hazard zone. At $215K for ~41 acres, it aligns with San Lorenzo comps but the realized elevation is 470 ft lower than marketed, and the 'flat plateau' narrative does not match the photos.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-10.
💵 No prior sale data provided; $215K is mid-range for San Lorenzo parcels of this size, but ask for last recorded transaction to assess any flip or rapid repricing.
What the photos show
Photo 1 shows a reddish dirt road climbing steeply uphill with dense tropical vegetation on both sides—no cleared plateau visible, contradicting the listing's claim of a 'flat plateau in an elevated area.' Photo 2 depicts a bare, cleared rectangular plot with white PVC posts marking corners or boundaries, set against green hillsides; no structures, fruit trees, or water feature are visible in either image. The terrain in both photos appears actively sloped rather than plateau-like. Vegetation is thick secondary growth and forest; no identifiable fruit trees or cultivated plantings. No stream, river, or oceanview is visible from ground level in either shot.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Espino Barrio, San Lorenzo (tier 1 — ≤30 min of Humacao) |
|---|---|
| Price | $215,000 |
| Size | 40.79 acres (42 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $5,271/acre |
| Fit score | 42/100 |
| Existing home | no |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Espino Barrio, San Lorenzo, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 1,230 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 | 43 min | 24.4 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 40 min | 16.9 mi |
| SJU Airport | 62 min | 37.4 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 31 min | 16.6 mi |
Buildability
Flat meseta (plateau) at high elevation with comfortable access and dead-end road suggest good foundation potential. No red flags mentioned, but agricultural zoning should be verified for single-family residence permit; water rights to the quebrada must be clarified.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Verify actual elevation: listing claims 1,700+ ft; USGS measured 1,230 ft—clarify which is accurate and whether 'plateau' exists or terrain is slope-dominant.
- Locate and inspect the quebrada: confirm its perennial flow, title boundaries, and riparian access; determine if it is on the property or merely adjoining.
- Site visit during/after heavy rain: assess drainage, runoff, and erosion risk given San Lorenzo's landslide hazard designation and the visible steep grades.
- Obtain survey and recent title deed: reconcile the listing description with cadastral boundaries; confirm the 42-cuerda (40.79 acre) extent.
- Clarify the rectangular cleared plot (Photo 2): was it previously permitted for construction or ag use? Zoning, permitting, and cost constraints are documented barriers in the region.
- Inspect road access end-to-end: Photo 1 shows steep, narrow, unpaved approach; confirm suitability for utilities, emergency vehicles, and building materials delivery.
What the web found
Espino barrio is a rural, moderately vegetated area in San Lorenzo with hilly terrain prone to landslides. San Lorenzo home values are below Puerto Rico average (~$107K–$140K), making $215K for ~41 acres relatively competitive in the municipio market.
Also found online:
- FinditPR — 35.356 cuerdas land listed at $95,000 in Barrio Espino, San Lorenzo, similar size range
- Trulia — 19.8 acres at $220,000 in San Lorenzo (Km 4.6); 84.78 acres at $1.42M available
- Zillow — Multiple San Lorenzo land listings; Espino sector listings exist at lower price points
Area intel: San Lorenzo lies in hilly volcanic terrain with documented landslide hazard—USGS operates a landslide monitoring station there. High rainfall, frequent summer storms, and hurricane risk are significant. PR-181 and PR-203 are primary access roads. Comparable 19–35 cuerda parcels in San Lorenzo range $85K–$220K; at $215K for ~41 acres, this listing is mid-range. Median home values in Espino barrio are ~$107K; limited construction activity region-wide due to zoning, permitting, and cost constraints.
Description (English)
We have for sale a beautiful farm with an extension of 42 cuerdas of land at an impressive elevation, over 1,700 feet above sea level. A quebrada (stream/body of water) crosses or adjoins the property. The land features a flat plateau in an elevated area with comfortable entrance and access. Dead-end street. If you seek natural paradise, privacy, land for agriculture or livestock, an ecological project, or a camping area, this is your opportunity! Contact: Emilio Ortiz, Real Estate Broker C-16287, [787] 661-3639.
Original Spanish
TENEMOS PARA LA VENTA HERMOSA FINCA CON UNA EXTENSION SUPERFICIAL DE 42 CUERDAS DE TERRENOS SEMILLANAS EN UNA ALTURA IMPRESIONANTE, MAS DE 1700 PIES SOBRE EL NIVEL DEL MAR.QUEBRADA[CUERPO DE AGUA]. POSEE UNA MESETA LLANA EN UN AREA ELEVADA, ENTRADA Y ASCESO COMODO.CALLE SIN SALIDA.SI BUSCAS UN PARAISO NATURAL, PRIVACIDAD, LUGAR PARA LA SIEMBRA AGRICOLA O CRIANZA DE ANIMALES, PROYECTO ECOLOGICO, AREA DE CAMPING, ESTA ES TU OPORTUNIDAD! INFORMACION: EMILIO ORTIZ, REAL ESTATE BROKER C-16287, MOVIL:[787]-661=3639 Puerto Rico
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