Finca in Cayey
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Description from Clasificados
Discover a spectacular finca of 19 cuerdas (18.45 acres) in Cayey, a place where every sunrise offers impressive views of the majestic mountains and the beautiful Lago Carite. $190,000 Puerto Rico.
Original Spanish
Descubre una espectacular finca de 19 cuerdas en Cayey, un lugar donde cada amanecer regala vistas impresionantes a las majestuosas montañas y al hermoso Lago Carite. $190,000 Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The property delivers strong on elevation (2465 ft, mountain terrain), likely views of Lago Carite and mountains (visible in aerials), dense rainforest/lush vegetation, and privacy in a remote, undeveloped pocket. However, oceanView is doubtful (lake is inland), no riverfront or fruit trees are evident, and there is no home to assess. At $190K for 18.45 acres in a region where land ranges $115K–$350K and homes average $520K+, the asking price is fair-to-low; flood-zone X (minimal risk) is a plus, but USGS hazard alerts on landslide and river-flood risk in Cayey require site-specific drainage and slope assessment before build approval—a material due-diligence item.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-18.
💵 No prior sale data provided; asking price $190K aligns within regional land comps ($115K–$350K) for this acreage.
What the photos show
Photo 1 shows a dramatic aerial view of steep, forested hillside with a dirt road cutting through dense tropical vegetation—clear elevation and slope. Photos 2–3 display lush green mountains and what appears to be a distant water view (likely Lago Carite referenced in listing); the landscape is deeply forested with no visible structures or cleared areas. The location map confirms the property sits in Culebras Alto, Cayey. Road access appears rustic (unpaved). No fruit trees are distinctly identifiable, no riverfront visible in the aerials, and no home or building is shown—the land is raw, heavily vegetated, and private.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Culebras Alto, Cayey (tier 2 — farther, “epic-only”) |
|---|---|
| Price | $190,000 |
| Size | 18.45 acres (19 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | $10,298/acre |
| Fit score | 72/100 |
| Existing home | no |
Other things spotted in the photos
AI-read from the listing photos — unverified, eyeball against the actual photo before relying on it.
- Address:
MESON DE MELCHADES— Property location label - Note:
(787) 901-9997— Contact phone number
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Culebras Alto, Cayey, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 2,465 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 | 70 min | 40.9 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 63 min | 34.5 mi |
| SJU Airport | 68 min | 40.6 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 40 min | 21.1 mi |
Buildability
Raw land with no structures mentioned. Buildability hinges on access road (may be rural/challenging), utility availability (water, electric, sewage), flood zoning (Lago Carite proximity requires verification), and municipal permits. Agricultural land in Cayey may face zoning/variance hurdles for residential construction.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Geotechnical/civil survey: confirm slope stability, drainage, and landslide risk in light of USGS Cayey flood/landslide hazard zone (not just FEMA X rating).
- Cadastre deed and boundary survey: verify exact 18.45 acres and legal access road (appears unpaved; confirm permanent right-of-way).
- Building permit/zoning eligibility: confirm Cayey municipal zoning allows residential construction on this hillside parcel.
- Water source and utility feasibility: assess well/spring availability and cost to extend power; mountain terrain may be costly.
- Historic flood/damage records: pull January 1992 flood maps and any post-event damage reports for this specific location and elevation.
- Title clarity and recent transaction history: obtain full deed chain and confirm no encumbrances or disputed ownership.
What the web found
Comparable Zillow land listings in Cayey range from $115,000–$350,000 for 0.51 to 15.54 acres; the $190,000 price for 18.45 acres appears competitive. Puerto Rico's real estate market showed strong growth (11.6% in Q1 2025), though building costs have risen ~$300/sqft. Cayey has historical flood risk—it experienced extensive damage in the 1992 flash floods and lies near Sierra de Cayey mountains.
Also found online:
- Zillow — Multiple land listings in Cayey: 15.54 acres for $198,900 (Quebrada Arriba), 8.4 acres for $115,000 (Lafayette), 2.65 acres for $138,000 (Carr Guavate). No exact match for this 18.45-acre parcel found.
- Trulia — Land and homes listed but specific 18.45-acre parcel not identified in results.
Area intel: Cayey single-family home average: $520,139 (last 12 months); land prices $115K–$350K for 0.5–15.5 acres. Puerto Rico's housing market surged 14.95% year-over-year (Q4 2025), with construction costs averaging $300/sqft (up 40–50% over 4 years). Hazard concern: Cayey experienced extensive flood damage in the January 1992 catastrophic flash floods and lies in a region subject to landslide and river-flood risk per USGS; it is located near the Sierra de Cayey mountains. Property should be evaluated for drainage, elevation, and flood-zone status before purchase.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4898572 · scored 2026-07-18 · keyword score, needs review