Barrio Quemados, San Lorenzo.
Description from Clasificados
This property in Barrio Quemados, San Lorenzo features: 3 comfortable bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, carport/balcony, and spacious patio. Approximately 1,400 square feet of construction on a 660 m² (≈0.16 acre) lot. Located in a quiet area, just 10 minutes from PR-30 highway and minutes from San Lorenzo town center, with nearby schools, supermarkets, pharmacies, and daily essentials while retaining peace and privacy. Asking price $209,000. Offers considered.
Original Spanish
Esta propiedad en el Barrio Quemados de San Lorenzo tiene: -3 habitaciones cómodas -2 baños -Sala, cocina, comedor -Marquesina/balcón -Amplio patio. -1,400'² de construcción -Terreno 660m² Ubicada en una zona tranquila, a solo 10 minutos de la PR-30 y a minutos del centro urbano de San Lorenzo, tendrás cerca escuelas, supermercados, farmacias y todo lo esencial para tu día a día, sin perder la paz y privacidad que buscas. Precio de venta $209,000 Se escuchan ofertas* Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The home meets the hard requirement: 3 bedrooms, move-in-ready, under 0.2 acre (matches listing claim), in an acceptable location at 475 ft elevation with X flood zone designation. However, it checks none of the couple's 'loves'—no elevation feel, no views, no water, no fruit trees, minimal privacy from the street, no rainforest character. The asking price of $209,000 is notably above the Barrio Quemados comp range ($150–170k for similar 3-bed lots) and significantly above the estimated last-sale baseline; this appears to be a mid-to-high ask. The photos confirm a modest, tightly packed suburban lot with dated interior finishes and no scenic or ecological distinction.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 Asking $209,000 vs. Barrio Quemados comp range of $150–170k for similar 3-bed homes on larger lots (0.2–0.5 acre); this listing is at the high end or above range for a 0.16 acre property with dated condition and no premium features.
What the photos show
Photo 1 shows a modest gray concrete-block home with metal-barred gates/carport—no obvious views, flat frontage, and minimal setback from the street. Photo 2 reveals the rear/side: a brick-paved patio, multiple small rooms with louvered windows (typical tropical ventilation), and turquoise/white trim; again, no visible elevation or distant vistas. Photo 3 is a kitchen interior with worn wooden cabinetry and patterned floor tiles—clean but dated, no evidence of fruit trees or water features on the property. Photo 4 shows a sparse, empty bedroom with louvered windows and sliding glass doors; again, flat terrain and no views. Collectively, the photos show a low-lying, densely built neighborhood lot with no visible mountain/ocean views, no water features, no vegetation typical of rainforest or fruit orchards—purely a compact residential dwelling on a tight footprint.
Read from the listing photos by vision AI — verify against the images yourself.
| Location | Barrio Quemados (also known as Barrio Quemado), San Lorenzo (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $209,000 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 58/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed / 2 bath, ~1,400 sq ft, appears move-in ready; situated on ~660 m² lot (~0.16 acres). · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — 18.1824,-65.987 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 475 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood
Exact coordinates from web research. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.
Drive times
| Miramar Bar | 30 min | 17.1 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 33 min | 21.8 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 61 min | 34.1 mi |
| SJU Airport | 48 min | 30.1 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 18 min | 9.3 mi |
Buildability
Lot size (660 m²) is too small for additional development; existing home occupies most usable space. Not a buildable parcel for expansion.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Verify actual lot size and boundaries (cadastre vs. listing's 660 m²/0.16 acre claim)—confirm it matches the footprint shown in photos.
- Obtain title history and last recorded sale price/date to quantify the premium over recent comps.
- Confirm structural integrity and roof condition; photos show age and basic finishes; request engineer inspection given landslide monitoring station presence in the area.
- Verify flood zone X classification directly with FEMA FIRM; reconcile against documented April 2026 flash-flood warning for Barrio Quemados.
- Request utility records (water, electric, sewage) and proof of no liens or code violations; tight neighborhood lot may have infrastructure constraints.
- Walk the property during wet season to assess drainage and any signs of ground movement or cracks typical of the volcaniclastic bedrock slopes noted by USGS.
What the web found
Barrio Quemados is a moderately developed barrio in San Lorenzo's interior at ~456 ft elevation. Comparable 3-bed homes in the area range from $110,000–$249,000; recent flash flooding and landslide hazards are documented concerns.
Also found online:
- FinditPR — Bo Quemados R1 Km 2 H8 Ramal 788: 3bd/1ba, 505.858 m² lot, listed at $170,000
- Puerto Rico Realtors MLS (PR9088860) — PR-788 Vicente Pedraza St, Quemados Ward: 3bd/1ba + studio, 0.23 acres, 804 GLA
- United Real Estate / Gated Communities — SR 788 KM 4.0: 7-bed multi-unit property on 3,383 m² lot with mountain views
Area intel: Comparable 3-bed homes in San Lorenzo range $110,000–$249,000; Barrio Quemados properties recent ask $150,000–$170,000 for 3bd homes on 0.2–0.5 acre lots. Terrain is hilly (~456 ft elevation) with volcaniclastic bedrock. Hazards include flash flood risk (documented in April 2026 warning) and Hurricane Maria–triggered landslides. USGS operates a landslide monitoring station in the area due to slope instability concerns.
Dig deeper
Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4898991 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review