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Description from Clasificados
Unique opportunity in Cayey, Barrio Lapa | $275,000. Excellent opportunity with Airbnb potential. Spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom property with excellent layout, located on a large lot of 1,563 m² and with beautiful views. Includes living room, dining room, kitchen, and a large terrace, ideal for enjoying the surroundings and the view. Located on PR-7737 highway. Coordinates: 18.083670, -66.187656. Sale for CASH only. Proof of funds required to schedule viewings. For appointments and information: Eliz Santiago, Licensed Agent C-27131 / E-405. 787-310-8940 / 787-496-9000. Puerto Rico
Original Spanish
Oportunidad Única en Cayey, Bo. Lapa | $275,000. Excelente oportunidad con potencial para Airbnb. Espaciosa propiedad de 2 habitaciones y 2 baños, con excelente distribución, ubicada en un amplio solar de 1,563 m² y con hermosa vista. Cuenta con sala, comedor, cocina y amplia terraza, ideal para disfrutar de su entorno y la vista. Localizada en la carretera PR-7737. Coordenadas: 18.083670, -66.187656. Venta solamente CASH. Se requiere evidencia de fondos para coordinar visitas. Para citas e información: Eliz Santiago, Lic. C-27131 / E-405. 787-310-8940 / 787-496-9000. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The property offers genuine elevation (2,111 ft), a modern well-maintained home suitable for Airbnb rental, and a large lot (1,563 m²) with some water feature presence. However, no ocean view is visible—a stated love—and the highway frontage and suburban landscaping diminish privacy and rainforest appeal. The $275,000 asking price sits below the municipal average comp ($293,299) and appears competitive if the home is in move-in condition, but landslide susceptibility in Cayey post-Hurricane Maria is a material geotechnical risk that must be independently assessed.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-21.
💵 Asking price $275,000 is ~6% below municipal average comp ($293,299); no prior sale price or flip history visible in listing—appears fairly priced if geotechnical risk is acceptable.
What the photos show
Photos 1–4 show a modern, well-maintained home on a sloped lot with mature trees and green surroundings; the terrain is clearly elevated and hilly, consistent with the 2,111 ft elevation. Photos 3–4 reveal a narrow irrigation channel or small stream running along or near the property edge, suggesting water access but not riverfront prominence. Interior photos (7–16) show a recently renovated 2-bed/2-bath with polished concrete floors, modern kitchen, and multiple bedrooms; structural condition appears excellent. Exterior shots (5–6) display a covered patio and wooden deck in good repair. No panoramic ocean views are evident in any photo; the surrounding vegetation is typical tropical secondary growth and ornamental plantings rather than primary rainforest. The property abuts PR-7737 highway, visible in photo 1, reducing privacy on one side.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | La Lapa, Cayey (tier 2 — farther, “epic-only”) |
|---|---|
| Price | $275,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | — |
| Fit score | 62/100 |
| Existing home | 2 bed, 2 bath, spacious layout with living/dining/kitchen + large terrace; described as in good condition with Airbnb potential. |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — La Lapa, Cayey, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 2,111 ft elevation
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 | 62 min | 39.5 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 66 min | 44.2 mi |
| SJU Airport | 60 min | 39.2 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 31 min | 19.7 mi |
Buildability
Lot is 1,563 m² (~0.38 acres), which is too small for a second home build; existing home is the asset. No mention of zoning restrictions, flood zone, or easements. Verify property boundaries, title, and any liens given cash-only requirement.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Obtain certified geotechnical/landslide susceptibility report for the specific parcel, given Cagey's post-Hurricane Maria history and volcaniclastic substrate.
- Verify property boundaries and confirm cadastral size (1,563 m² = ~0.39 acres); clarify the nature, ownership, and legal status of the irrigation channel shown in photo 3.
- Request site plan and engineering review of road access (PR-7737) for safety, egress, and potential future development constraints.
- Inspect drainage and stormwater management during/after heavy rain, given terrain and runoff risk noted in web research.
- Confirm title, ownership, and any liens or HOA covenants; verify Airbnb rental zoning compliance.
- Have a licensed inspector perform structural, electrical, and plumbing review of the renovated home before closing.
What the web found
Cayey is a mountainous central Puerto Rico municipio noted for large residential parcels and mountain views. Recent comparable land sales in Cayey average $293,299 for single-family properties. The area has significant landslide hazards due to mountainous terrain and heavy rainfall risk, particularly after Hurricane Maria.
Also found online:
- Corcoran.com — Multiple Cayey land listings; $125,000–$290,000+ range for vacant lots
- BuyOwner.com — 24 FSBO properties in Cayey; average single-family home sales $293,299
- Zillow — Cayey real estate listings and market data
- Trulia — 1,915 homes for sale in Cayey area
Area intel: Cayey is a mountain municipality in central Puerto Rico with 22 barrios. Market data shows average single-family home sales price of $293,299 (12-month period) and active FSBO inventory averaging $691,528. Land is characterized as suitable for large residential parcels with mountain views. Critical hazard concern: Cayey experienced significant landslide activity during Hurricane Maria (September 2017), with USGS monitoring stations tracking landslide susceptibility due to Cretaceous volcaniclastic rock substrate and heavy rainfall patterns. The area is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Area and has grown as a 'bedroom community' with gated developments. Mountainside communities face risks from water runoff, reservoir overflow, and terrain-related instability.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4898565 · scored 2026-07-21 · keyword score, needs review