Corner Property, Jobos—'Coastal Living'—Guayama
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Description from Clasificados
Corner property for sale; recently renovated, located in Puerto de Jobos, Guayama, PR. Close to the sea! Features three (3) bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Recently painted, new PVC kitchen, new floor tiles, new doors, new bathroom fixtures. For information call or text: 787-432-9063—Emmanuelle Pacheco, Lic-C-26024. Puerto Rico
Original Spanish
Propiedad Esquina en venta; recièn reacondicionada ubicada en Puerto de Jobos, Guayama, PR. Cerca del Mar!!- Cuenta con tres(3) habitaciones y 1(un) baño- Recién pintada, cocina nueva en PVC, Losas de pisos nueva, puertas nuevas, equipos de baño nuevos. Para orientación llama o escribe: 787-432-9063- Emmanuelle Pacheco, Lic-C-26024. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The home meets the 3-bedroom requirement and is move-in ready with recent cosmetic updates, but sits on dangerously low elevation (8 ft) in FEMA AE high-flood zone—a critical liability for a December move-in during hurricane season. No ocean view, no private land appeal, no fruit trees or rainforest character. At $159k, the price is 33% above the recent Puente Jobos comparable ($120k for similar spec), suggesting a flip markup; the property offers no compelling 'loves' to justify premium pricing. Coastal barrio location is acceptable to the couple, but the flood risk and flat, stark character make this a poor fit.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 $159k is approximately 1.33× the recent Puente Jobos comp ($120k for 3 bd/1 ba); price premium not supported by any competitive advantage in the photos.
What the photos show
Photos 1, 13–14 show a modest single-story concrete-block home with flat terrain, minimal setback from the street, and zero elevation gain—consistent with the 8 ft USGS measurement. Interior shots (3–12, 15) reveal a recently renovated 3-bed/1-bath with new tile, wooden cabinetry, and bright white walls; all rooms are plain and functional with no notable damage. Photos 2, 16 show barren, flat, sandy/disturbed ground typical of coastal lowlands; no visible fruit trees, no vegetation, no mountain or ocean view from the property itself despite 'Coastal Living' marketing. Road access appears direct (corner lot). The setting is urban/suburban with neighboring structures visible; privacy is minimal.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Jobos, Guayama (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $159,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 38/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed / 1 bath, newly painted, new PVC kitchen, new floor tiles, new doors & fixtures—move-in ready. · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — 17.952382,-66.180776 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 8 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone AE — flood risk
Exact coordinates from web research. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.
Drive times
| Miramar Bar | 55 min | 40.4 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 44 min | 32.4 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 30 min | 13 mi |
| SJU Airport | 85 min | 56.3 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 57 min | 36.8 mi |
Buildability
Property is a residential corner lot in a populated coastal barrio; not suitable for a build-to-dream scenario. Likely in or near flood/storm surge zone (Puerto de Jobos is a fishing village on low coastal plain).
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Flood insurance cost and availability for AE zone; confirm property is outside Bahía de Jobos estuary protected lands (zoning/development restrictions).
- Verify actual acreage and lot size (listing does not state); confirm corner-lot configuration and utility easements.
- Survey elevation and flood history—8 ft is marginal; request flood maps and any prior flood damage records.
- Title search for liens, back taxes, or environmental holds given industrial sugar-mill legacy in the area.
- Confirm 'recently renovated' timeline and warranty on PVC kitchen, tiles, fixtures; inspect for moisture/salt-air corrosion typical of coastal lowlands.
- Clarify discrepancy between 'close to the sea' marketing and complete lack of ocean view in any photo; measure actual distance to waterline.
What the web found
While the specific listing ID 4898684 does not appear on major platforms like Zillow, Realtor.com, or Point2, the research confirms Jobos is a coastal barrio in Guayama near the Bahía de Jobos estuarine reserve. The $159,000 price point is competitive for 3-bedroom homes in Guayama (recent comps $120k–$205k), though the acreage for this corner property remains unverified.
Area intel: Jobos is a coastal barrio (ZIP 00784) with 8,286 residents (2010 census). Recent Guayama 3-bedroom home sales range $120,000–$205,000. One comparable in Puente Jobos (nearby) sold at $120k for 3 bd/1 ba (900 sqft). The Reserva Nacional de Investigación Estuarina de Bahía de Jobos is a protected estuary with ecological and land-use restrictions. Terrain is low-elevation (10 ft avg). Note: The area has historical sugarcane operations; Aguirre mill closed 1980. Land development potential subject to environmental/zoning regulations.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4898684 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review