Buena Vista, Cayey
Description from Clasificados
Residence located in an accessible area, ascending past Colmado Colón, just 5 minutes from Cayey town center and plaza. Features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, family area, second sitting area, balcony, and laundry room. The property includes an additional structure at the rear that requires demolition, making it ineligible for standard housing assistance programs; it qualifies only for FHA 203(k) financing. Coordinates: 18.118462, -66.177989, Puerto Rico.
Original Spanish
Residencia ubicada en una zona accesible, subiendo por el Colmado Colón, a solo 5 minutos del pueblo de Cayey y la plaza pública. Cuenta con 3 habitaciones, 1 baño, sala, comedor, cocina, área de family, segunda sala de estar, balcón y área de laundry. La propiedad cuenta con una estructura adicional en la parte posterior que requiere demolición, por lo que no es elegible para las ayudas de vivienda. Solo cualifica para financiamiento FHA 203(k). ¡No dejes pasar esta oportunidad! Coordenadas: 18.118462, -66.177989. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The property meets the 3-bedroom requirement and has confirmed Cayey location at 1370 ft elevation in a low-flood-risk zone, but lacks nearly all the couple's 'loves': no views, no water, no privacy, no vegetation, no rainforest character, and minimal usable land. The $139,900 asking price sits well below comparable sales ($293k average, $332/sq ft), suggesting either a significant discount or a small/problematic property—the listing note about the rear structure requiring demolition and FHA 203(k) qualification hints at title/financing complications. For a couple needing move-in-ready by December, this house is technically habitable but offers no scenic appeal or land economics.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 Asking price $139,900 is roughly 48% of recent Cayey comparables (~$293k). Likely reflects small lot, urban setting, and demolition-required rear structure; not a market opportunity.
What the photos show
Photos 1–11 show a compact 3-bedroom house on a small urban/suburban lot in Cayey. The exterior (1, 11) reveals minimal land—a narrow frontage with metal security gate and modest paved forecourt, no visible acreage. Interior rooms (2–8) are functional but dated: beige/cream walls, tile and concrete floors, basic fixtures, ceiling fans, and small windows with jalousie or horizontal blinds typical of dense neighborhoods. Photo 10 shows the rear with an outbuilding (the structure listed as requiring demolition), and the surrounding context appears to be tightly packed residential development with no views of mountains, ocean, or water features visible from the property itself. No fruit trees, rainforest vegetation, or privacy buffers are evident; the setting is streetside urban.
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| Location | Buena Vista, within Cayey Zona Urbana, Cayey (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $139,900 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 42/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed, 1 bath, main residence appears livable; rear structure requires demolition. · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — 18.119,-66.179 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 1,370 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood
Exact coordinates from web research. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.
Drive times
| Miramar Bar | 59 min | 37.6 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 62 min | 42.3 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 33 min | 17.3 mi |
| SJU Airport | 56 min | 37.3 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 28 min | 17.8 mi |
Buildability
The main home is on residential land in an accessible area; however, the presence of a rear structure earmarked for demolition and FHA 203(k)-only financing eligibility suggest title or zoning complications. Survey and municipal clearance essential before any alterations.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Verify exact lot size (cadastre) and confirm whether it meets any buildable-land criteria if couple reconsiders.
- Obtain FHA 203(k) eligibility scope and cost estimate for rear-structure demolition; confirm title is clear and no lien attaches to the work.
- Inspect foundation and framing for landslide-related settling or damage (Cayey has high mudslide risk per FEMA/local hazard history).
- Walk the property and photograph surrounding streetscape to confirm no off-lot views of mountains or valleys from upper windows/terrace.
- Confirm utility capacity (water pressure, electrical service) given dense neighborhood density.
- If couple interested despite constraints, negotiate timeline and inspection periods carefully—December closing leaves minimal contingency buffer.
What the web found
Web searches confirm Buena Vista is located in Cayey municipio's urban zone (coordinates 18.119, -66.179). Cayey is a mountainous municipality in central Puerto Rico with significant landslide hazards requiring caution for development; comparable recent sales show Cayey homes averaging $293,299 with land available from $125,000+.
Also found online:
- Zillow — Lists 30 homes for sale in Cayey; 1,294 homes in Buena Vista sector but no specific match for this ID
- Trulia — One Buena Vista Sur property shown requiring repairs; general Cayey listings available
- Corcoran — Vacant land lot in Cayey listed at $125,000; various properties ranging $275,000-$1,350,000
Area intel: Comparable single-family home sales in Cayey averaged $293,299 last year ($197/sq ft). Current active inventory averages $332/sq ft. Cayey is a mountainous municipality where landslides present significant hazards, particularly in hilly terrain; Hurricane Fiona (Sept 2022) triggered mudslides blocking roads. Terrain is Cretaceous volcaniclastic rock. Area known as 'La Ciudad de las Brumas' for frequent fog and humid, rainy climate. Median household income approximately $26,700.
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