Country Home on 15 Cuerdas in San Lorenzo
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Description from Clasificados
5 fincas with spectacular views, approximately 15 cuerdas (14.57 acres) in Barrio Quebrada Arenas, San Lorenzo. Owner selling all 5 fincas together. One parcel includes a concrete 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom house with garage, water, and electricity. Separate deeds for each parcel. Property includes a well ensuring potable water 24/7. Seller open to offers. Parcel breakdown: 9.75 cuerdas, 1.5 cuerdas, 2 cuerdas (7,860.8 m²), 2,871 m², 1,708.62 m².
Original Spanish
5 Fincas con Vista espectacular de aprox 15 cuerdas en Bo Quebrada Arenas de San Lorenzo. Propietario vende las 5 fincas juntas (1 tiene casa 3H-1B con agua y electricidad). Las escrituras son separadas. Hay pozo de agua que asegura agua potable 24/7. Se escuchan ofertas. 9.75 cuerdas 1.5 cuerdas 2 cuerdas (7860.8 mc) 2,871 mc 1,708.62 mc - con casa en concreto de 3H - 1B y garaje Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
Elevation (947 ft) and evident terrain variation tick the elevation box; dense rainforest vegetation is present. However, no ocean view, no visible riverfront, no identifiable fruit trees, and moderate privacy (cleared main house visible from above). More significantly, San Lorenzo faces documented landslide risk (Cretaceous volcaniclastic terrain, Maria-era failures), flash-flood hazard from small creeks, and high hurricane exposure—material hazards for a couple building a dream home. Price of $325k for ~14.6 acres (~$22.3k/acre) sits above local comps (~$11–$16.8k/acre), raising value-for-risk questions.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-15.
💵 Asking price ~$22.3k/acre exceeds recent San Lorenzo comps ($11k–$16.8k/acre); last recorded sale price not provided in brief, so direct flip assessment unavailable—but premium relative to market suggests either strong seller positioning or unpriced-in risk.
What the photos show
Photos 1–3 show a sprawling, hilly property with lush dense tropical vegetation and multiple concrete structures at varying elevations, suggesting natural elevation changes across the parcels. Photo 1 reveals a main concrete house with solar panels in a cleared area surrounded by thick green forest; Photo 3 shows a second smaller structure and a road cutting through the property. Photo 4 is a text overlay (not a photo) listing parcel sizes and features. The terrain is visibly steep and heavily vegetated with mature trees—consistent with rainforest/tropical growth—but no fruit trees are distinctly identifiable, no river or stream is visible, and no ocean or coastal view appears in any frame. Road access is present but appears modest. Home condition looks sound (concrete construction, solar), though not recently renovated.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Quebrada Arenas, San Lorenzo (tier 1 — ≤30 min of Humacao) |
|---|---|
| Price | $325,000 |
| Size | 14.57 acres (15 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $11,153/acre (after $162,500 home credit) |
| Fit score | 62/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, concrete, with garage; condition/age/recent updates not stated. |
Other things spotted in the photos
AI-read from the listing photos — unverified, eyeball against the actual photo before relying on it.
- Address:
Bo. Quebrada Arenas, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico— Property location in image 1 - Note:
MM Real Estate C-22761— Real estate license/code in image 1 - Note:
617.304.6236— Contact phone number in image 1
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Quebrada Arenas, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 947 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 | 33 min | 16.4 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 25 min | 10.8 mi |
| SJU Airport | 62 min | 37.3 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 31 min | 16.4 mi |
Buildability
15 cuerdas provides ample room for expansion or additional structures. Verify zoning classification (finca/agricultural likely permits rural residential); confirm flood maps for Quebrada Arenas barrio; access road condition critical for 5 separate parcels.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Verify last recorded sale price and date against current asking; confirm whether $325k is justified or inflated.
- Obtain detailed USGS landslide susceptibility map for all 5 parcels; confirm no high-risk zones and structural engineer sign-off if building on slope.
- Request survey and separate deeds for all 5 parcels; confirm cadastre boundaries match listing description and no overlaps/liens.
- Inspect well and water system (24/7 potable water claim); test quality and yield during dry season.
- Walk property with local contractor to assess road drainage, foundation stability on volcanic rock, and hurricane-hardening needs (solar panels + concrete good start, but verify roof/envelope).
- Confirm electrical service capacity and interconnection for renewable upgrades; clarify if property is off-grid or grid-tied.
What the web found
Web searches confirm San Lorenzo is an east-central municipality near Humacao region with land listings on Trulia and other sites in the $85,000–$1.4M range. The area faces documented hurricane, landslide, and flash flood risks; USGS monitors landslide activity due to volcanic rock terrain. The specific $325,000 listing ID was not found on Zillow, Realtor, Point2, or Encuentra24.
Also found online:
- Trulia — Multiple San Lorenzo land listings: 19.8 acres for $220,000 (Km 4.6 Int Sr #912), 0.93 acres for $125,000 (State Highway 928 Km #4.4), 84.78 acres for $1,423,000 (Bo Quemados Carr 7788 Km #2.2)
- Zillow — 39 homes/properties listed for sale in San Lorenzo PR; site allows filtering but specific ID not located
- ClasificadosOnline — Primary Puerto Rico classified site with San Lorenzo properties, but specific ID 4898307 listing not accessible in search results
Area intel: San Lorenzo faces significant natural hazards relevant to building: (1) Hurricane risk—predominant natural hazard for Puerto Rico; (2) Landslides—USGS monitors the area; terrain is Cretaceous volcaniclastic rock prone to failures, especially during heavy rain. Hurricane Maria (2017) triggered extensive landsliding across the region; (3) Flash flooding—National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for San Lorenzo in April 2026 with 2–6 inches of rain; hazards include small creeks, streams, urban areas, and poor-drainage zones; (4) Earthquakes—minor seismic activity recorded; magnitude 6.4 event in 2014 nearby caused no major damage in San Lorenzo. Terrain is hilly with elevation variations. Roads include PR-183 (main arterial) and PR-203, featuring steep grades. Comparable land prices in San Lorenzo: $85,000–$1.4M depending on acreage and access; a 19.8-acre parcel listed at $220,000 (~$11k/acre), an 84.78-acre parcel at $1.423M (~$16.8k/acre).
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4898307 · scored 2026-07-15 · keyword score, needs review