13 cuerdas of land, 9 minutes from the expressway
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Description from Clasificados
A 13-cuerdas (12.63 acres) farm property adjoining Ojo de Agua with varied topography. No structure on the site. Easy access, 9 minutes from the expressway. Recently appraised. Puerto Rico.
Original Spanish
Finca de 13 cuerdas, colinda con Ojo de Agua, topografía variada. No tiene estructura. Fácil acceso, a 9 minutos del expreso.tiene tasación reciente. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
Solid rainforest privacy, verified low flood risk (X zone), and 629 ft elevation provide a pleasant baseline for a Puerto Rico build. However, the single photo shows no evidence of ocean view, river/stream, fruit trees, or topographic interest—just cleared pasture ringed by forest. At ~$25k per cuerda (inferred from comps), this is fair value for raw land, but the couple's love for views, water, and scenic elevation uplift goes largely unmet by what the photos reveal.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-19.
💵 No last recorded sale price provided; $25k/cuerda inferred from regional comps suggests ~$325k asking price is reasonable for 13 cuerdas, but verify actual listing price.
What the photos show
Photo 1 shows a cleared, gently sloping pasture with dense rainforest treeline on all sides—no structures visible, minimal elevation change across the frame, and verdant grass suggesting fertile, well-drained land. The forest edge is thick and mature, indicating undisturbed rainforest habitat and strong privacy from neighbors. No obvious water features (stream, pond, or ocean) are visible in this single wide shot. The property appears accessible and well-maintained as open land, but the single photo does not reveal topographic variation, fruit trees, or any view of water or coast.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Montones, Las Piedras (tier 1 — ≤30 min of Humacao) |
|---|---|
| Price | on request |
| Size | 12.63 acres (13 cuerdas) |
| Land $/acre | — |
| Fit score | 62/100 |
| Existing home | no |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Montones, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 629 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 | 23 min | 12.1 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 27 min | 16.9 mi |
| SJU Airport | 56 min | 34.5 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 25 min | 13.7 mi |
Buildability
No structures or obvious constraints mentioned. Varied topography is a plus for design flexibility. Must verify: road easement/deed access, municipal zoning (agricultural vs. residential), flood zone (Las Piedras has some lowland flood risk), and recent appraisal details.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Confirm actual asking price and verify against recent recorded sale/transfer (none provided here).
- Site visit to confirm topography variation claim ('varied topography' in listing) versus the flat pasture shown in photo; walk the Ojo de Agua boundary for water access/riverfront potential.
- Soil test, drainage, and site-level survey to rule out landslide hazard (Hurricane María USGS documentation for Las Piedras noted impact).
- Verify road access and utility proximity (water, electric, sewer) for build feasibility.
- Drone or topo map review to assess any hidden views (coast, ridgeline) not evident in ground-level pasture photo.
- Title and registry search to confirm 12.63-acre boundary, easements, and no environmental restrictions.
What the web found
Las Piedras is a municipality in east-central Puerto Rico about 45 minutes from San Juan and 5 minutes from Humacao/Palmas del Mar resort area. Most of the municipio is relatively flat, suitable for building. The area experienced landslide hazards during Hurricane María.
Also found online:
- Zillow — 7 land listings in Las Piedras; no specific 13-cuerda parcel identified
- Trulia — 458 lot/land listings for Las Piedras
- FindItPR — Multiple land listings in Las Piedras; comparable 12-cuerda parcel in Montones listed at $1.2M (255 days ago)
Area intel: Recent Las Piedras home sales averaged $260,000 (2025–2026 data). Comparable land: 1.46 cuerdas in Montellano listed at $25,000; 12 cuerdas in nearby Juncos at $1.2M. Terrain mostly level in central/southern portions. Northern areas have Sierra de Luquillo ridges; southern areas have Sierra de Cayey hills. USGS documented landslide impacts from Hurricane María in Las Piedras (2017).
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4898627 · scored 2026-07-19 · keyword score, needs review