25-Cuerdas Farm with House – Caguas
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Why it's interesting
The property delivers genuine elevation (316 ft), panoramic valley views, a modern, well-maintained home, and substantial acreage (24.28 acres) at a rural-appropriate price. However, it lacks the rainforest character, riverfront, and deep privacy the couple desires; vegetation is sparse and agricultural rather than lush; no ocean view is visible. The location in seismic and hurricane-prone Caguas, plus documented flood history on the Rio Grande de Loíza, poses real risk despite the X flood-zone rating at this specific elevation.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-14.
💵 No prior sale date or price provided in the input; cannot compute multiplier or flip assessment.
What the photos show
Photos 1–4 show expansive, gently rolling pastoral land with distant mountain views; the terrain is predominantly flat to moderately sloping, not steep as the listing claims. Photos 3–4 reveal panoramic valley vistas toward forested ridges—genuine elevation-derived views. The new concrete-block residence (photos 5–12) is modern and well-finished with open-plan living, two bedrooms, two baths, and a separate garage/utility structure; interior is clean and move-in ready. Photos 13–16 show the property perimeter: minimal mature fruit trees visible, sparse vegetation on cleared/worked land, red-dirt access roads typical of rural Caguas. No river, stream, or water body visible on the property itself; the surrounding landscape is agricultural and semi-developed (distant houses visible in photo 3), limiting privacy.
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| Location | Turabo, Caguas (tier 2 — farther, “epic-only”) |
|---|---|
| Price | $500,000 |
| Size | 24.28 acres (25 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $12,356/acre (after $200,000 home credit) |
| Fit score | 62/100 |
| Existing home | 2 bed / 2 bath, 'remodeled,' + detached guest structure; move-in readiness not established. |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Turabo, Caguas, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 316 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 | 39 min | 24.3 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 43 min | 29 mi |
| SJU Airport | 37 min | 24 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
Buildability
Zoned R-G (Rural General), outside flood zones, with flat-to-steep terrain offering flexibility. Private road access and full utilities (water, power) in place. Excellent for phased development or single-home build. Verify road maintenance responsibility and water rights formally.
⚠️ Listing flags: inundable
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Verify last recorded sale price and date (cadastre) to assess whether $500k is market-appropriate or inflated for a 24.28-acre rural parcel.
- Confirm water source: is it municipal, well, or rainwater catchment? Sustainability and cost in drought seasons.
- Obtain seismic assessment and insurance quotes; property sits near the Great Northern Puerto Rico fault zone—inquire about structural reinforcement and earthquake rider availability.
- Review 100-year flood maps and Rio Grande de Loíza discharge history directly with FEMA and Caguas municipality; confirm X rating applies to this specific parcela and elevation.
- Walk the boundaries and interview neighbors on actual privacy, noise, and road maintenance; photos suggest semi-rural, not remote.
- Request Phase I environmental and soil survey—red earth and agricultural past may require testing before agritourism or building expansion.
What the web found
Caguas is located in the Caguas Valley between mountain ranges, approximately 30 minutes from Humacao. The area has significant flood and earthquake hazards; recent permitting timelines vary, and land prices in comparable Caguas rural areas range from $50,000–$500,000+ depending on size and location.
Also found online:
- Zillow (Caguas) — 20 land listings in Caguas ranging from 0.32–45.81 acres; prices $55,000–$995,000; examples: 4.08 acres at $229/acre; 45.81 acres (farm-comparable) at $21,829/acre
- FindItPR — 12.5 cuerdas (15.1 acres) near San Salvador barrio, Caguas listed at $140,000 (approx. $9,270/acre); 2.337 cuerdas in Cañaboncito at $165,000
Area intel: Caguas is mountainous valley terrain; permitting has standard timelines with occasional backlogs. Susceptible to earthquakes (Great Northern Puerto Rico fault zone; moderate earthquakes in 1990, 2010). Major flood risk: Rio Grande de Loíza experienced record discharge (32.32 feet) at Caguas during 1996 Hurricane Hortense flooding. Hurricane Maria (2017) caused ~$90M damage in Caguas. Region near Humacao faces hurricane vulnerability and landslide risk. Puerto Rico median rural mountain land: $50,000/acre; asking prices vary 10–20% by location and infrastructure.
Description (English)
Extraordinary farm of 25.10 cuerdas (24.28 acres) in Bo. Turabo, Caguas, 1 minute from the main road and approximately 5 minutes from PR-52. Includes a remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence with living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, and 2-car garage. Additional independent structure adaptable as guest house, office, or storage, plus external bathroom. Private access, water, electricity, and surveyed plot. Land features flat, gently sloping, and steep terrain; spectacular panoramic views. Zoning R-G (Rural General), outside flood zones. Ideal for agriculture, private farm, eco-tourism project, retirement and wellness home, agritourism, or rural development, among others.
Original Spanish
Extraordinaria finca de 25.10 cuerdas en Bo. Turabo, Caguas, a 1 minuto de la carretera principal y aproximadamente 5 minutos de la PR-52. Incluye residencia remodelada de 2 habitaciones, 2 baños, sala, comedor, cocina, laundry y garaje para 2 autos. Cuenta además con estructura independiente adaptable como habitación de huéspedes, oficina o almacén, más un baño exterior. Acceso privado, agua, energía eléctrica y plano de mensura. Terreno con áreas llanas, semillanas y de pendiente, espectaculares vistas panorámicas, Zonificación R-G (Rural General), fuera de zonas inundables. Ideal para agricultura, finca privada, proyecto ecoturístico, hogar de retiro y bienestar, agroturismo o desarrollo rural, entre otros. Puerto Rico
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Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4898114 · scored 2026-07-14 · keyword score, needs review