Caribe Gardens! Beautiful
Description from Clasificados
New listing! Caribe Gardens, Caguas. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus additional room with patio access. Half bath exterior. Reception area. Spacious living room. Separate dining room. Renovated kitchen with all appliances. Laundry with washer/dryer combo. Extended marquesina with electric gate. Terrace. Large patio with fruit trees and concrete gazebo. Concrete casita/small house in patio. BBQ area. Gate with access to passive park. 1,000-gallon cisterna and transfer switch for generator. Hurricane shutters. Security windows. Accessible to schools, pharmacies, shopping centers, and Highway 30. Price $279,000. Contact: Yamile Rosado, Lic. 1146, Angelus Real Estate, Lic. 9827, 787-910-8917.
Original Spanish
Nuevo listado! Caribe Gardens,Caguas. 4H, 2B más habitación adicional con acceso al patio. Medio baño exterior Área de recibidor Amplia sala Comedor independiente Cocina remodelada con todos sus enseres Laundry con lavadora y secadora (combo) Marquesina extendida con portón eléctrico Terraza Patio grande con árboles frutales y gazebo en cemento. Casita de patio en cemento Área para bbq Portón con acceso a parque pasivo. Cisterna 1,000 gls y transfer switch para generador. Tormenteras Ventanas de seguridad Accessible a escuelas,farmacias,centro comerciales y el expreso 30 Precio $279,000 Yamile Rosado lic 1146 Angelus real estate lic 9827 787-910-8917 Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
At $279,000, this is a well-maintained, turnkey home in a secure suburban community 192 ft elevation—safe from typical coastal storm surge—but HIGH FEMA flood zone (AE) is a significant liability for future insurance and resale. The property delivers functional living space, updated systems, and a rear casita/income potential, but satisfies none of the couple's 'loves': no elevation advantage, zero views, no oceanfront/riverfront access, minimal visible fruit trees beyond backdrop vegetation, limited privacy in a suburban neighborhood, and zero rainforest character. This is suburban convenience, not a dream-home escape.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-20.
💵 Ask price $279,000 sits at the top end of Caguas single-family range ($134K–$245K per comps); no last-sale date provided in listing. Verify recent sale history and appraisal to confirm no flip premium.
What the photos show
The property shows a modest, renovated single-story home on flat to very gently sloping ground with no visible elevation changes or prospects for views. Photos 1–4 and 14–16 reveal a residential suburban setting in an established community with manicured but narrow yards, utility poles, and neighboring structures visible, indicating medium-to-low privacy. Photos 5–6 show a renovated kitchen and open living/dining areas with clean finishes; photos 7–8, 11, and 12 confirm functional bathrooms and laundry. The 'large patio with fruit trees' (photo 4, background) is partially visible as low, scattered vegetation but does not read as an orchard or significant agroforestry asset. Photo 4 shows the casita in the rear. No water features (streams, ponds, or coastal views) are visible; the landscape is entirely residential suburban, not rainforest or wild. Road and utility access are straightforward and well-established.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Caribe Gardens, Caguas (tier 2 — farther, “epic-only”) |
|---|---|
| Price | $279,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | — |
| Fit score | 48/100 |
| Existing home | 4 bed, 2 bath + additional room; renovated kitchen, laundry, extended marquesina, terraza, patio structures—sounds move-in ready. |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Caribe Gardens, Caguas, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 192 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone AE — flood risk
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 | 35 min | 21.4 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 38 min | 26.2 mi |
| SJU Airport | 38 min | 22.9 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
Buildability
No acreage stated; cannot assess buildability or future expansion potential. Proximity to 'parque pasivo' and 'expreso 30' suggests suburban/developed zone rather than raw land.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Obtain last recorded sale date, price, and transaction history to assess if $279,000 is a flip or justified by renovations.
- Order a detailed flood elevation certificate; verify AE flood zone requirements, flood insurance costs (likely $2,000–$5,000/year), and any prior flood claims or damage history.
- Confirm the 'fruit trees' inventory and condition; clarify whether the patio vegetation is ornamental or productive (mango, avocado, etc.).
- Walk the property boundary and verify lot size (cadastre vs. listing); confirm no easements, encroachments, or shared utilities affecting the casita or rear patio.
- Request engineer's report on the casita structure—rental income potential depends on legal permitting and safety standards.
- Ask the agent for Caguas permit timelines and any known community infrastructure or flood mitigation plans that might affect future resale value.
What the web found
Searches found Caribe Gardens is an urbanización (residential community) in Caguas near downtown, but the specific land listing (ID 4897555, $279K) could not be verified on Zillow, Realtor.com, Point2, or other major platforms. The listing may be outdated, private, or still posted only on ClasificadosOnline.
Also found online:
- Estately — Found Calle 12 Urb. Caribe Gardens Unit A-4 (multi-unit rental property, 4,142 sqft lot at $71/sqft, built 1980), Angelica Alvarez / AA REAL ESTATE
- KW Puerto Rico (agent site) — Calle Azucena #E-9 in Caribe Gardens—3BR/2BA house, but not the land parcel
Seller / agent: Angelica Alvarez (AA REAL ESTATE) found on Estately for Caribe Gardens property, but no direct contact for the specific ID 4897555 listing
Area intel: Caguas single-family homes average $134K–$245K. Land in Caguas ranges widely: $55K–$100K for small lots (0.3–0.5 acres), up to $995K+ for larger parcels. Humacao (adjacent, for comparison) faces flood risk as an eastern coastal plain with storm surge vulnerability; the region has hurricane exposure. Caguas has standard permitting timelines with occasional backlogs. Caribe Gardens is described as a 'vibrant, secure community' near downtown Caguas with local shops and services.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4897555 · scored 2026-07-20 · keyword score, needs review