Barrio El Bajo, Patillas. 3-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom House
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Description from Clasificados
3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house with pool and ocean view. One cuerda of land. 5 minutes from beaches, bars, and restaurants. Quiet and safe location. Terrace and carport; fruit trees. Puerto Rico.
Original Spanish
Casa de 3 cuartos y 2 baños con piscina y vista al mar. Una cuerda de terreno. A 5 minutos de playas, bares y restaurantes. Lugar tranquilo y seguro. Terraza y marquesina, árboles frutales. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The property offers genuine elevation (244 ft), a well-built raised home, pool amenity, mature trees for privacy and potential fruit production, and FEMA Zone X low-flood designation—solid fundamentals for Patillas' flood-prone reputation. However, the 'ocean view' claimed in the listing is not visually confirmed in the photos; the sunset photo (4) is too dark to validate. More critically, Patillas municipality itself has documented flash-flood and river-flood history with incomplete flood-control infrastructure, making this location inherently higher-risk despite the property's individual rating. At $340K for one cuerda (0.97 acres), the price-to-last-sale multiplier is not disclosed, limiting value assessment.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-18.
💵 Last-sale price and date not provided; cannot assess whether $340K represents a flip or reasonable hold. Market context: Q1 2025 PR median ~$290K with +11.6% YoY growth suggests asking price is above median but not extraordinary.
What the photos show
Photo 1 shows a well-maintained elevated 2-story house on stilts with a manicured lawn, confirming elevation and good access. Photo 2 reveals an open-plan kitchen/living area with pendant lighting and polished concrete flooring—modern interior finishes but no indication of ocean views from interior. Photo 3 displays a rectangular swimming pool on a paved terrace beside the house, surrounded by mature vegetation including what appear to be fruit or shade trees, suggesting privacy screening. Photo 4 shows a sunset/dusk landscape view with silhouetted terrain and distant lights, likely taken from the property's vantage; suggests some elevation and vista potential but detail is limited by darkness. No visible river or stream in any photo; no clear oceanfront or oceanview evidence despite listing claim.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | El Bajo, Patillas (tier 2 — farther, “epic-only”) |
|---|---|
| Price | $340,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | — |
| Fit score | 62/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed, 2 bath, pool, terrace & carport; condition/age not stated. |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — El Bajo, Patillas, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 244 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 | 31 min | 23.5 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 20 min | 15.5 mi |
| SJU Airport | 86 min | 56.4 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 55 min | 31.3 mi |
Buildability
At ~0.39 acres, too small for a second build. Coastal location (Barrio El Bajo, Patillas) may have flood-zone constraints; verify FEMA maps and municipal zoning.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Verify 'ocean view' claim with on-site visit; establish sight lines and distance to coast from property.
- Obtain last recorded sale price and date; assess whether current asking price reflects speculative markup.
- Confirm status of Patillas' flood-control infrastructure project and any new hazard maps (approved but incomplete as of March 2025).
- Title search and CRIM cadastre confirmation of acreage and exact boundaries; verify one-cuerda claim.
- Inspect pool structure, roof condition, and structural integrity of stilts/foundation—critical in flood zone.
- Identify fruit trees in photo 3 by type; verify yield and maintenance needs.
What the web found
Web searches did not locate the specific listing (ID 4898538) on other platforms. Regional data shows Patillas properties ranging $55K–$1.3M, with comparable 3-bed/2-bath homes in the $200K–$380K range. Patillas has a history of flash flooding and river flood events; the Rio Grande de Patillas has historically exceeded peak discharge records.
Also found online:
- Zillow — Shows limited inventory; only 2 single-family homes listed for Patillas. Comparable pricing visible for nearby areas.
- finditpr.com — Lists multiple Patillas properties. One 3-bed/2-bath casa at $380K in Bo. Guardarraya; another at $200K in Bo. Guardarraya (4-bed/2-bath). Shows pricing range $75K–$475K.
- compraymudate.com — 6 properties listed for Patillas; price range $75K–$475K, median $130K. Updated May 2026.
Seller / agent: Novel Properties contact found for El Bajo barrio: 787-415-7427 (agent Jessenia Bermudez). However, this may not be for the specific listing ID 4898538.
Area intel: Patillas has experienced multiple documented flash flood and river flood events. The Rio Grande de Patillas historically exceeded peak discharge records. The municipality has a flood control project approved but incomplete as of March 2025. Patillas is in a flood-vulnerable coastal region. Recent property data (Q1 2025) shows Puerto Rico median sales of $290K with +11.6% YoY price increases. Buildability, permitting, and flood/environmental risks are critical due diligence items.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4898538 · scored 2026-07-18 · keyword score, needs review