3-Story Building / 3 Renovated Apartments, Town Center
Description from Clasificados
Multifamily residential building of 3 stories in downtown Humacao, ideal for investment. Consists of 3 independent apartments, completely renovated and ready to occupy or rent. Two units of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and one unit of 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Each apartment features a modern open-concept kitchen, new flooring, new interior doors and closets, security windows, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, electric line water heater, and independent electrical meter and counter. Renovated electrical installations and excellent layout. C-1 classification, permitting residential or commercial use. Excellent opportunity to generate income from day one.
Original Spanish
Edificio multifamiliar de 3 pisos en el casco urbano de Humacao, ideal para inversión. Consta de 3 apartamentos independientes, completamente remodelados y listos para ocupar o alquilar. Dos unidades de 2 habitaciones y 1 baño, y una unidad de 3 habitaciones y 1 baño. Cada apartamento cuenta con cocina moderna de concepto abierto, pisos nuevos, puertas interiores y de clóset nuevas, ventanas de seguridad, abanicos de techo en todas las habitaciones, calentador eléctrico de línea y contador de luz independiente. Instalaciones eléctricas renovadas y excelente distribución. Clasificación C-1, permitiendo uso residencial o comercial. Excelente oportunidad para generar ingresos desde el primer día. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
While the 3-bedroom apartment and renovation quality meet the bare minimum (3+ bed, move-in-ready), this is a downtown Humacao investment multifamily with zero land, no views, no water, no vegetation, and no privacy—a commercial/rental play, not a home. At $275,000 for a 1/3 share of a 3-unit building (or the whole building unclear), it sits in a flood-prone coastal town center with no elevation advantage and none of the couple's 'loves' present. The location is acceptable but the property itself is fundamentally misaligned with their stated needs.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 No last-sale or cadastre data provided; price context unclear (single unit vs. whole building ownership stake undisclosed). Humacao 3-bed comparables range $540k–$845k; if $275k is for a single 3-bed apartment within a triplex, it is competitive, but the listing does not clarify ownership structure.
What the photos show
Image 1 shows a narrow 3-story concrete residential building in an urban/town setting with no visible land, surrounded by adjacent structures—typical downtown Humacao townscape with minimal setback. Images 2–4 are interior shots of bright, newly renovated apartments with open-concept layouts, polished concrete/light flooring, modern ceiling fans, white walls, and clean finishes; no views to outdoors visible from these interiors, and no evidence of balconies, patios, or ground-level amenities. The building sits at street level (67 ft elevation) with no terracing, landscaping, vegetation, fruit trees, or privacy features visible. Home condition is clearly excellent (full renovation), but this is an urban infill investment property, not a residence with land or character.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Pueblo, Humacao (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $275,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 35/100 |
| Existing home | 3-unit rental building; one unit has 3 bed/1 bath, two units have 2 bed/1 bath each—all renovated and turnkey. Not a single-family residence. · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Pueblo, Humacao, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 67 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 | 12 min | 6.3 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 15 min | 11.1 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 73 min | 44.1 mi |
| SJU Airport | 57 min | 32.2 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 28 min | 16.7 mi |
Buildability
Property is already fully developed as urban multifamily. No buildable land or development potential for a single-family dream home. Located in pueblo (town center), not suitable for expansion or new construction.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Clarify whether the $275k purchase is for the entire building or a fractional share; if fractional, what are co-owner obligations and exit rules?
- Confirm unit-by-unit cash-flow projections and realistic rental rates in town-center Humacao (vacancy, maintenance, property tax, insurance).
- Verify C-1 zoning compliance and any restrictions on short-term rental or commercial use in this barrio.
- Request flood zone designation (FEMA maps) and confirm whether the building has flood insurance or prior flood damage history.
- Inspect electrical, plumbing, water pressure, and any shared infrastructure (roof, foundation, common areas not shown in photos).
- Walk the street and neighborhood security/crime data; confirm street noise, foot traffic, and suitability for long-term residential occupancy vs. investment-only intent.
What the web found
Could not locate this specific property listing (ID 4898736) on ClasificadosOnline or any other major Puerto Rico real estate platforms. Market research shows 3+ bedroom homes in Humacao typically range from $540,000–$845,000 for townhouses, while median home prices are $350,000. The area includes gated communities like Palmas del Mar and faces coastal hazards.
Area intel: Humacao median home value $350,000; recent 3-bed townhouse sales $540,000–$845,000. Humacao lies on east coast in cyclone-prone zone; coastal barrios (Antón Ruíz, Punta Santiago, Candelero Abajo) extremely vulnerable to flooding. Area includes gated Palmas del Mar resort community (2,750 acres, 32 neighborhoods) and Humacao Nature Reserve. Crime rates vary significantly by neighborhood; Palmas del Mar considered safer than other areas.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4898736 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review