$159,000, Barrio Jobos, Guayama — Tremendous Corner Lot
Description from Clasificados
$159,000, Barrio Jobos, Guayama. Tremendous corner lot. No government assistance accepted. 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Completely renovated/reconditioned. Daycare right in front for those who love the sea and boats. New floors, bathroom, kitchen, doors, and many extras and ample space. We buy your house NOW! Restrictions apply. Ricardo Rosado (787) 613-6769, License C-25628. Puerto Rico
Original Spanish
$159,000,Bo.JOBOS,Guayama. TREMENDO LOTE DE ESQUINA, No se aceptan ayudas. De 3 habitaciones y 1 baño. ACABADO DE RE ACONDICIONAR COMPLETA. GUARDERIA JUSTO ALFRENTE PARA LOS AMANTES DEL MAR Y LOS BOTES. PISOS NUEVOS, BAÑO, COCINA, PUERTAS, EN FIN, MUCHOS EXTRAS Y MUCHO ESPACIO. Compramos Tú Casa AHORA! restricciones aplican. Ricardo Rosado(787) 613-6769, Lic. C-25628. Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The home meets the 3-bed requirement and is fully renovated/move-in-ready, but it lies in a HIGH flood zone (AE, 8 ft elevation) on a featureless corner lot with zero scenic or natural amenities—no elevation, no views, no water, no vegetation. At $159k, it is priced at or slightly above recent Guayama comps ($125–205k range), so no bargain. The couple's 'loves' (elevation, views, oceanView, riverfront, fruitTrees, privacy, rainforest) are entirely absent.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 Price ($159k) aligns with recent Guayama 3-bed sales ($125–205k); no flip signal. No last-sale date provided to calculate multiplier.
What the photos show
Photos 2–8 show a newly renovated 3-bed/1-bath interior with polished concrete floors, wooden cabinetry, and clean white walls throughout—move-in ready condition. Photos 1 and 9 reveal the lot: flat, bare ground at ground level (8 ft elevation per USGS), with no visible trees, vegetation, or landscaping; photo 1 shows fencing and an adjacent daycare facility; photo 9 shows the back/side yard is similarly open and undeveloped. No mountain views, ocean views, water features, or fruit trees are visible. The property sits in a coastal residential neighborhood with urban/commercial adjacency (daycare noted in listing). Photo 10 is a real-estate agent contact card.
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 | 62/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed / 1 bath, recently refurbished (floors, bath, kitchen, doors, new extras); move-in ready. · 3 bedrooms |
Other things spotted in the photos
AI-read from the listing photos — unverified, eyeball against the actual photo before relying on it.
- Note:
787-613-6769— Real estate agent contact number in photo 10 - Note:
Lic 0-250025— License number in photo 10
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Barrio Jobos, Guayama, PR 00784 (specific street address not located) 🛰 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
This is an existing home, not raw land. Jobos is low-elevation coastal terrain; not suitable for a 'dream home build' search.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Confirm FEMA AE flood-zone elevation requirement (8 ft is low for coastal Puerto Rico); verify flood insurance cost and requirements before purchase.
- Inspect drainage and flood history for the specific corner lot, especially given Jobos Bay proximity and mangrove wetlands.
- Verify setback, building, and wetland restrictions from state/local environmental enforcement (Jobos Bay NERR protection may limit future expansion).
- Confirm property boundaries and actual lot size (listing says 'tremendous corner lot' but gives no acreage; cadastre should clarify).
- Request title/registry search to confirm clear ownership and any easements or encumbrances related to coastal/wetland status.
- Visit in person to assess noise/nuisance from adjacent daycare and evaluate daylight/privacy from corner-lot exposure.
What the web found
Web search found listings on Point2 and Corcoran showing a $159,900 property with similar profile in the Jobos area; comparable land in Guayama ranges widely ($49,500–$1.3M+ depending on size), with single-family homes averaging $151,500–$205,000 recently. Barrio Jobos is coastal with mangrove forests and offers beach access, but the broader area overlaps with protected Jobos Bay estuary habitat.
Also found online:
- Point2Homes — A $159,900 3-bed listing in Jobos matches price range; multiple properties in the 1–3 acre range listed at $160k–$400k.
- Realtor.com / Corcoran — Land in Pozo Hondo (adjacent area) listed from $49,500–$1.5M; helps establish local market spread.
- Zillow — Guayama/Jobos listings include buildable lots at $49,500–$125k and homes $72k–$850k; 3-bed homes at $125k range.
Seller / agent: Not identified in web search results
Area intel: Single-family homes in Guayama averaged $151,500 in recent sales; comparable 3-bed homes sold at $125k–$205k. Barrio Jobos is coastal with beaches and mangrove forests; lies near Jobos Bay, a protected National Estuarine Research Reserve with habitat restrictions. Properties in Jobos/Pozuelo area show $159.9k–$350k for residential, but extensive state forest and wetland protection may affect buildable land suitability.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4898880 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review