House, Mansiones de los Artesanos, Las Piedras
Description from Clasificados
Residence for sale located in a privileged area, ideal for families seeking comfort, security, and convenience. The property features a spacious lot of 458.91 square meters, offering perfect space to enjoy outdoors. • Master bedroom with walk-in closet, additional closet, and private bathroom • Half bathroom on the first floor • Large patio with potential for terrace, BBQ area, or private pool • Storage closet on first floor • Double carport with side closet • Cistern • 4 air conditioning units • Kitchen equipped with stove, microwave, and dishwasher • Includes Samsung washer and dryer • Access control with 24/7 security • Passive park for children • Basketball court • Equipped gymnasium • Pool for adults and children.
Original Spanish
Se vende residencia ubicada en una zona privilegiada, ideal para familias que buscan comodidad, seguridad y conveniencia. La propiedad cuenta con un amplio solar de 458.91 metros cúbicos, ofreciendo espacio perfecto para disfrutar al aire libre. • Habitación principal con walking closet, closet adicional y baño privado • Medio baño en el primer nivel • Amplio patio con potencial para terraza, área de BBQ o piscina privada • Closet de almacenamiento en primer piso • Doble marquesina con closet lateral • Cisterna • 4 unidades de aire acondicionados • Cocina equipada con estufa, microondas y lavaplatos • Incluye Lavadora y Secadora Samsung • Control de acceso con seguridad 24/7 • Parque pasivo para niños • Cancha de baloncesto • Gimnasio equipado • Piscina para adultos y niños Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
A genuine 3-bed, move-in-ready home at $398,995 (1.13× the last comparable sale in the same development, which is modest) in a secure, gated community with full amenities meets the baseline criteria. However, it delivers *none* of the couple's nice-to-haves: zero elevation feel, zero views, no water features, no fruit trees, and poor privacy due to open-plan neighboring lots and minimal landscaping. The flat, featureless lot and suburban sameness make this a safe fallback, not a compelling choice for a couple who value mountain views and natural character.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 Asking $398,995 vs. $352,000 for a comparable 4-bed, 4-bath in the same development (2024), implying a 13% premium for this 3-bed—slightly high but within developer-pricing norms for newer units in the subdivision.
What the photos show
Photo 1 shows a modern 2-story home with clean lines, minimal elevation change, and flat carport access—no slope or hill visible. Photo 2 reveals the rear yard: completely flat, well-manicured lawn, white fencing, zero privacy screens, and open sightlines to neighboring properties; no trees, water features, or views. Photo 3 (kitchen interior) is bright and well-maintained with granite counters and modern appliances, confirming move-in condition. Photo 4 (living room with skylights) shows an open floor plan and proper ceiling height, but the bare interior and flat sightlines reinforce that this is a low-elevation, unremarkable suburban lot with no natural features—no mountain view, no water, no vegetation beyond lawn.
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| Location | Mansiones de los Artesanos is a gated residential urbanization in Las Piedras; barrios of Las Piedras include Boquerón, Ceiba, Collores, El Río, Las Piedras barrio-pueblo, Montones, Quebrada Arenas, and Tejas., Las Piedras (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
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| Price | $398,995 |
| Size | 0.11 acres (458.91 m²) |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 62/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed, 1.5 bath, move-in ready, planned community with full AC and appliances. · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Mansiones de los Artesanos is a gated residential urbanization in Las Piedras; barrios of Las Piedras include Boquerón, Ceiba, Collores, El Río, Las Piedras barrio-pueblo, Montones, Quebrada Arenas, and Tejas., Las Piedras 🛰 Satellite
Municipio-level only — no barrio resolved; verify the parcel location. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.
Drive times
| Miramar Bar | 19 min | 10.5 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 23 min | 15.3 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 71 min | 41 mi |
| SJU Airport | 54 min | 30 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 25 min | 14.4 mi |
Buildability
Property is a home lot within an established residential complex (Mansiones de los Artesanos); no building or land development possible.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Confirm flood zone and stormwater drainage (Las Piedras has flooding history; verify drainage toward street vs. pool/cistern risk).
- Inspect actual bedroom count and usable square footage; listing says '3 bed' but comparable was 4—clarify layout.
- Verify HOA fees and annual maintenance costs (gated community with gym, pool, basketball court, security will carry significant ongoing costs).
- Site visit to assess true lot size, fencing durability, and neighbor spacing—open rear yard may feel cramped in practice.
- Confirm move-in timeline; December deadline is tight if appraisal or inspections are needed.
What the web found
Web search found multiple listings for properties in the Mansiones de los Artesanos urbanization on Zillow, ClasificadosOnline, and Prestige Realty, as well as agent contact information for similar properties. Comparable 3-4 bedroom homes in the gated community have sold in the $200k–$350k+ range at similar lot sizes (~0.1 acres). The area is an upscale residential enclave with 24/7 security.
Also found online:
- Zillow — Multiple properties listed in Mansiones De Los Artesanos; one 3-bed, 2-bath vacant land home built 2001 with 1,553 sq ft shown (no price listed)
- Prestige Realty — Multiple properties in Mansiones de los Artesanos, including 4-bed homes with pool, modern amenities in gated community with 24/7 security
- InvEstate Puerto Rico / Stellar MLS — 4-bed, 4-bath property (Mansiones de los Artesano Cerezo) at $352,000; 2,151 sq ft; lot 0.1 acres; listed by Carlos Gomez, Prestige Realty
- Integrity Homes and Land — 4-bed, 4-bath Cerezo property; 419 sq meter lot; includes all appliances, 6 AC units, cistern, modern security; gated community with pool, gym, basketball
Seller / agent: Carlos Gomez, Prestige Realty: 787-236-2169 (for Mansiones de los Artesano Cerezo listing)
Area intel: Recent comparable sales (2024): Mansiones de los Artesano Cerezo home sold $352,000 (4 bd, 4 ba, 2,151 sq ft, 0.1 acre lot, built 2007); other Las Piedras homes in $150k–$250k range for 3-4 bed properties. Las Piedras is in eastern Puerto Rico with elevation ~350–525 ft across barrios; municipality founded 1801, population ~34,700. Puerto Rico-wide natural hazards include hurricanes, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding.
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Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4898641 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review