Urb Río Blanco Heights – Naguabo
Description from Clasificados
Remodeled and in good condition. Property features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, and spacious areas. Spacious home and ready to live in. Ideal for primary residence or investment. Located in an open and quiet urbanización. Urb. Río Blanco Heights, Naguabo. Near Río Blanco Bakery, AAA Filtros Plant, Ralph's Food, PR-31, and PR-53 expressway. Qualifies for FHA, Rural, Conventional, or cash financing. Only $159,990 in Urb Río Blanco Heights, Naguabo.
Original Spanish
REMODELADA - BUENAS CONDICIONES Propiedad remodelada y en buenas condiciones. 3 cuartos, 1 baño, sala, cocina, comedor y espacios amplios. Casa espaciosa y lista para vivirse. Ideal para residencia principal o inversión. Localizada en urbanización abierta y tranquila. Urb. Río Blanco Heights, Naguabo. Cerca Río Blanco Bakery, Planta Filtros AAA, Ralph’s Food, Carr 31, y Autopista 53. Cualifica para financiamiento FHA, Rural, Convencional o venta cash. Solo 159,990 en Urb Río Blanco Heights, Naguabo ?? 813-605-9153 ?? wa.me/18136059153 Alex Raúl Real Estate Lic. 23378 Puerto Rico
Why it's interesting
The home meets the 3-bedroom, move-in-ready requirement and the $159,990 price is near recent comps ($100k in 2021, area average $168k); however, it sits in a flat urbanización with no elevation, views, water, or fruit trees—none of the couples' 'loves' are evident. At 923 ft measured elevation on paper, the location gains no practical relief. The Naguabo area carries documented severe flooding risk (2009, 2017, 2022 events) and landslide hazards despite FEMA Zone X; this urbanización's flat, developed setting may have benefited from drainage infrastructure, but the regional pattern is concerning for a December move-in and longer-term safety.
🔄 Refreshed with measured elevation/flood, the cadastre record, and the listing photos on 2026-07-24.
💵 Price is ~1.6× the 2021 comparable ($100k); market context suggests modest appreciation, not a flip. Fairly priced for current market but no premium features.
What the photos show
Photos 1–3 show a modest single-story home on a modest lot in an urbanización setting with minimal topography; flat or very gentle slope visible. No mountain, ocean, or river views evident in exterior shots. Vegetation is sparse ornamental plantings and overgrown grass/weeds on the property and neighboring lots; no fruit trees visible. Interior (photos 4–9) shows clean, basic finishes—polished concrete floors, simple cabinetry, louvered windows, one bathroom with dated tile. Photo 10 is a rear/side view of the home confirming low-density urbanización character. Photo 11 shows rear boundary with vegetation beyond but no evidence of water or steep terrain. Home appears move-in-ready but modest; no signs of luxury or premium finish.
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| Location | Río Blanco barrio, Naguabo (tier 1 — preferred catchment) |
|---|---|
| Price | $159,990 |
| Size | not stated |
| Land $/acre | not used for home-only matches |
| Fit score | 58/100 |
| Existing home | 3 bed / 1 bath, remodeled, stated move-in ready · 3 bedrooms |
Location, terrain & flood
📍 Open in Google Maps — Calle 1 (or Call 1), Río Blanco Heights, Naguabo 00718 🛰 Satellite
⛰ 923 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood
Exact coordinates from web research. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.
Drive times
| Miramar Bar | 30 min | 17.4 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Lucía Disc Golf | 33 min | 22.1 mi |
| Albergue Olímpico Disc Golf | 89 min | 50.4 mi |
| SJU Airport | 71 min | 37.6 mi |
| Costco (Caguas) | 44 min | 22.9 mi |
Buildability
This is an existing home in an established urbanización; not a buildable land parcel.
Due diligence — verify before buying
- Obtain exact lot size and survey; listing says '? acres' and cadastre location/size must be confirmed to assess whether land economics hold for future resale/development.
- Verify drainage improvements and flood mitigation measures specific to this urbanización, given Naguabo's 2009, 2017, 2022 severe flooding history—confirm no water intrusion history on this unit.
- Inspect roof, foundation, and structural integrity post-Hurricane Maria and post-Fiona (2022); confirm no deferred maintenance or storm damage repairs.
- Title search and lien verification; confirm no prior or pending foreclosure; confirm property qualifies for stated FHA/Rural/Conventional financing without title defects.
- Utility connections (water, sewer, electric) and any outstanding municipal/utility liens or disputes.
- Walk the interior and exterior in person to verify square footage, bedroom count, and livability; confirm no mold or moisture issues given regional humidity and flood risk.
What the web found
Web results reveal this is a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Río Blanco Heights, Naguabo, likely a move-in ready property with furnishings. A similar property at the same urbanización sold for $100,000. The area sits in a barrio known for proximity to El Yunque National Forest but with documented flooding and landslide hazards.
Also found online:
- Brevitas — Listed as 3 bed, 2 bath; 300 sqft building on 3,229.17 acres (data appears anomalous); mentions furnished with appliances, move-in ready; updated Oct 1, 2025
- KW Puerto Rico — Agent listing for property in Río Blanco Heights, Naguabo; 3 bed, 2 bath, ~800 sqft, 300 m² lot
Seller / agent: Ruby Gonzalez Serrano (Realtor, Brevitas listing); Báez Realty 787-568-9194 (for similar property referral)
Area intel: Recent comparable: similar 3-bed home in Río Blanco Heights sold for $100,000 (2021). Naguabo area market: average single-family home sales $167,995; average listing price $327,542; price per sqft ~$82. Significant hazards: Naguabo has history of severe flooding (2009 Tropical Depression Erika: 7.92 in rainfall; 2010 Hurricane Earl; 2013 districts under flood warnings; Hurricane Maria 2017 caused 6–9 ft inundation in area). Landslide risk documented: USGS monitors Naguabo for landslides; Hurricane Fiona 2022 triggered debris flows that buried homes; area has steep slopes and mountainous terrain near El Yunque.
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Original listingGoogle itGoogle MapsSatellite viewRealtor.com compsPR flood map (FEMA)Listing ID 4899139 · scored 2026-07-24 · keyword score, needs review