PH - Villas del Faro, Maunabo Puerto Rico
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Description from Clasificados
Enjoy the tranquility of southeastern Puerto Rico in this beautiful penthouse located in Villas del Faro, Maunabo; a coastal town known for its natural charm, the historic Punta Tuna Lighthouse, and the Punta Tuna Wetland Nature Reserve. The apartment is in excellent condition and offers spectacular ocean views. Enjoy privileged ocean views from every room. The property features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies, a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, and two parking spaces. An excellent investment opportunity, perfect as a second home or primary residence. Complex with an excellent location near Maunabo Beach, Yabucoa Beach, and Patillas Beach. Short-term rentals are welcome!
Original Spanish
Disfruta la tranquilidad del sureste de Puerto Rico en éste hermoso PH ubicado en Villas del Faro, Maunabo; un pueblo costero conocido por su encanto natural , por el histórico Faro Punta Tuna y la Reserva Natural Humedal Punta Tuna. Apartamento en excelentes condiciones y ofrece una vista espectacular al océano. Vista privilegiada al mar desde todo el apartamento. La propiedad cuenta con 3 habitaciones, 2 baños , 2 balcones ,sala, comedor, cocina, laundry y dos estacionamientos. Excelente Oportunidad para Inversión, segundo hogar o residencia principal. Complejo con excelente localización cerca de Playas de Maunabo, Playas de Yabucoa y Patillas. Se Acepta Renta a Corto Plazo!! Enjoy the tranquility of southeastern Puerto Rico in this beautiful penthouse located in Villas del Faro, Maunabo; a coastal town known for its natural charm, the historic Punta Tuna Lighthouse, and the Punta Tuna Wetland Nature Reserve. The apartment is in excellent condition and offers spectacular ocean views. Enjoy privileged ocean views from every room. The property features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies, a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, and two parking spaces. An excellent investment opportunity, perfect as a second home or primary residence. Complex with an excellent location near Maunabo Beach, Yabucoa Beach, and Patillas Beach. Short-term rentals are welcome! Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
This is a move-in-ready 3BR penthouse in excellent condition with genuine ocean views and 125 ft elevation—meeting core requirements and two major loves (elevation, oceanView). However, it's a condo unit in a coastal complex with no acreage, no riverfront, no visible fruit trees, and minimal privacy relative to a standalone home. The price ($270,000) aligns with the mid-to-upper range of Maunabo comps ($86k–$380k+) and is reasonable for a beachfront penthouse, but the couple should verify it's truly suitable as a primary residence (not just a rental investment) and check HOA fees, hurricane/flood insurance costs, and short-term rental restrictions if they plan owner-occupancy.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 Listing does not disclose last recorded sale price or date; price of $270,000 falls within published Maunabo range but is at the higher end for non-waterfront units. Verify last-sale price and date from cadastre.
What the photos show
Photos 1–4 show a penthouse unit with consistent ocean views across multiple rooms and balconies; bright, well-maintained interiors with ceramic tile floors and modern furnishings. Photos 5–10 reveal three bathrooms and two bedrooms in good condition with coastal light. Photos 11–12 are aerial/map views confirming beachfront/near-beachfront location in a mid-rise complex; photo 12 shows the development footprint and amenities (pool visible). Photos 13–16 are landscape/drone shots of the surrounding area and coastline, showing the complex sits on elevated terrain overlooking Maunabo's coastline with lush tropical vegetation visible. The property is a unit within a gated residential complex, not a single-family home; no acreage, no riverfront, no fruit trees on the unit itself. Ocean views are excellent and consistent; elevation (~125 ft) provides scenic lookout but the unit is urban/condo, not rural.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Emajagua, Maunabo (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $270,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 72/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed, 2 bath penthouse; excellent condition, fully furnished and move-in ready. · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Emajagua, Maunabo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 125 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 | 20 min | 14.2 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 9 min | 6.2 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 55 min | 35.4 mi |
| SJU Airport | 75 min | 47.1 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 46 min | 31.5 mi |
Buildability
This is a condo unit in an existing complex; not land. No opportunity to build a custom dream home.
⚠️ Listing flags: reserva natural
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Confirm last recorded sale price and date; verify no flip or speculative markup.
- Obtain HOA fees, insurance (wind/flood/hurricane), and annual maintenance costs; budget impact on affordability.
- Clarify whether unit is in an active short-term rental program and if owner-occupancy is the couple's intent; review lease restrictions.
- Verify square footage (listing does not state it) and compare $ per sqft to local comps.
- Inspect for hurricane-resistant features (impact glass, roof condition, foundation ties) given coastal location and documented storm history.
- Walk the building and grounds to assess privacy, noise, parking access, and amenity quality in person.
What the web found
Villas del Faro is a beachfront condominium complex in Emajagua barrio with 3-bed/2-bath units marketed as rental-ready or personal residences. Multiple KW PR agent listings show prices ranging $90,000–$215,000 for units. The $270,000 listing may be a premium unit, larger parcel, or different development phase not clearly identified in available online sources.
Also found online:
- KW Puerto Rico (Carol Vazquez) — 3BR/2BA apartment complex sold listing; $90,000
- KW Puerto Rico (Or Besoto) — 3BR/2BA ocean view apartment; $215,000; beachfront with balconies
- Airbnb — Active rental listings in Emajagua sector; 3BR/2BA with ocean views
- RE/MAX Zone & Isla Realty — Land for sale in Barrio Emajaguas; 3.377 cuerdas at $975,000
Seller / agent: Carol Vazquez, KW Grand Homes (previous listing); Or Besoto, KW Puerto Rico (current $215,000 listing); or search local agents—specific agent for $270,000 listing unclear
Area intel: Maunabo southeast coastal town with median list price $157,500 and median $/sqft of $115 (per Kaizen Realty). Comparable 3BR homes range $86,000–$380,000+. Area has low river-flood risk (<1% in 10 yrs) but steep terrain with landslide monitoring by USGS; Cretaceous granodiorite-quartz diorite bedrock. Beachfront location near Punta Tuna Lighthouse and natural reserves. Hurricane/coastal hazard history documented; property suitable for owner-occupancy or short-term vacation rental.
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Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4897430 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review