Urb Costa Azul Home, Guayama
Description from Clasificados
House for sale in Urb Costa Azul in Guayama. Excellent location. — 4 bedrooms — 3½ bathrooms — 2,336 sqft of construction. Bank pre-qualification and funds verification required. Puerto Rico.
Original Spanish
SE VENDE CASA EN URB COSTA AZUL EN GUAYAMA. EXCELENTE UBICACIÓN. - 4 HABITACIONES - 3 BAÑOS Y MEDIO - 2,336 P2 DE CONSRUCCIÓN SE REQUIERE PRE CUALIFICACIÓN BANCARIA Y VERIFICACIÓN DE FONDOS. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The home meets the 3+ bedroom requirement (4 BR, 3.5 BA) and is turnkey-ready, but offers none of the couple's 'loves': no elevation, no views whatsoever, no oceanView despite Guayama's coastal proximity, no water features, no fruit trees, poor privacy in a dense urbanización, and no rainforest character. At $260k in a median-value market of $97.9k (Guayama), the price is steep relative to comps; the listing does not disclose last-sale history, raising a value question. The 0.05-acre footprint confirms tight quarters with no land potential.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 Asking price $260k in a Guayama market median of ~$98k suggests significant markup; last-sale history and comp justification not provided. If this is a recent flip or agent premium listing, the couple should verify comparable rentals and recent arm's-length sales in Urb Costa Azul before committing.
What the photos show
Photos 1–2 show a modest, well-maintained single-story home in an urbanización (suburban development) with minimal setback and zero visible elevation change or views; flat, gridded layout typical of Puerto Rico's coastal suburbs. Photo 3 reveals a compact, clean kitchen with basic finishes and minimal counter/storage space. Photos 4–5 show bright interior rooms with tile/concrete flooring, basic furniture, and louvers for ventilation—standard modest construction. Photo 6 displays a small manicured yard with minimal vegetation and no fruit trees visible anywhere. No ocean, river, mountain, or rainforest visible; property is surrounded by other residential structures with no privacy or distinguishing views.
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| Location | Barrio Machete, Guayama (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $260,000 |
| Size | 0.05 acres (2,336 sqft) |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 58/100 |
| Existing home | 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 2,336 sqft, appears move-in ready. · 4 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Barrio Machete, Guayama, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 70 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 | 49 min | 36 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 38 min | 28 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 30 min | 15.6 mi |
| SJU Airport | 85 min | 58.9 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 56 min | 39.4 mi |
Buildability
Urbanización lot (0.05 acres) is too constrained for meaningful expansion or secondary structures; zoning is residential subdivision, not rural estate-build.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Confirm last recorded sale price and date; calculate whether $260k reflects market appreciation or speculative markup.
- Request flood insurance cost and recent flood history for Urb Costa Azul specifically (Eastern PR is flash-flood prone; X zone is favorable but coastal Guayama has medium flood risk for storm surge).
- Verify property boundaries and access rights; confirm 0.05 acres matches cadastre and includes all structures/parking.
- Inspect foundation, roof, and plumbing for salt-spray/hurricane damage; obtain home inspection and title search.
- Clarify HOA fees, taxes, and utilities for urbanización; confirm no pending assessments.
- Request listing agent's justification for price in relation to Guayama comps; check MLS for similar recent sales in same urbanización.
What the web found
The property appears on encuentra24.com as a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home (375 m²) rather than buildable land, listing 2,336 sq ft of construction with multifamily conversion potential. Web search reveals Guayama has a median home value of $97,900 with 42.2% five-year appreciation; however, the area has documented flooding hazards.
Also found online:
- encuentra24.com — Listed as 4 bed / 3.5 bath home, 375 m² (2,336 sq ft), $260,000 USD, published 07/09/2026. Notes potential for multifamily conversion subject to permits.
Area intel: Guayama median home value $97,900 with 8.9% year-over-year appreciation and 42.2% five-year growth. Island-wide median household income $20,430; unemployment 9.1%. Sector Puente Jobos in Guayama is frequently flooded around Melania Creek. General flooding risk classified medium for coastal areas (20%+ chance damaging coastal flood waves in next 10 years). Eastern Puerto Rico prone to flash flooding during heavy rains and tropical systems.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4898333 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review