Beautiful 25.17 Cuerdas Finca with Sea Views

Location, terrain & flood

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⛰ 572 ft elevation

Exact coordinates supplied in the listing; confirm them against the parcel boundary. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.

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Area notes

Salinas lies south-central Puerto Rico, roughly 30–40 km southwest of Humacao (30–45 min drive). The municipio straddles coastal plains and foothills; Quebrada Yeguas barrio is in the elevated interior zone with terrain suitable for terraced agriculture and elevated home sites. Views toward the Caribbean are typical at this elevation. Salinas is outside the El Yunque rainforest belt but benefits from moderate tropical rainfall; landslide and erosion risk should be assessed on steep slopes. The area is quieter, more rural, and less flood-prone than coastal lowlands, but proximity to PR-52 expressway brings traffic noise.

Buildability

Agricultural (AP) classification supports residential construction. Terraced mountain terrain is favorable for drainage and foundation work. Borders PR-52 expressway easement on one side (may impose noise/setback constraints); road access via PR-712 appears clear. No flood risk noted, but verify drainage and any seasonal water patterns on steep slopes. Survey and municipal building permits essential.

Questions to verify

• Verify no active flood zone (FEMA) or landslide hazard zone mapping for the specific terraced slopes; steep mountain terrain can drain well but requires professional geotechnical review.
• Confirm road access and easement rights to PR-712 and any internal access road; clarify whether the PR-52 easement border imposes building setbacks or restrictions.
• Obtain a professional survey and confirm the full 25.17 cuerdas boundary, especially the easement perimeter.
• Verify AP (agricultural) zoning allows residential single-family construction without variances; check if municipal permits are readily issued.
• Inspect for existing water (spring, well, or municipal line) and septic/waste-system feasibility on the slope.
• Confirm no environmental or heritage (archaeological) restrictions apply, and obtain a Phase I environmental assessment if budget allows.

What the web found

A likely match was found on Island Portfolio Services (islandportfolios.com) listing a 25-cuerda finca in Hacienda Salinas with coordinates 18.05951688, -66.23145297. The listing specifies five 5-cuerda parcels, requires cash or bank prequalification, and is not subject to appraisal. The broader Puerto Rico real estate market shows strong price growth through Q1 2025, with limited land availability driving demand. Historical geologic and flood hazard data indicates the Salinas coastal area east of Laguna de las Salinas has minimal landslide risk and relatively flat terrain.

Also found online:

• Island Portfolio Services — 25-cuerda finca described as five 5-cuerda parcels in Hacienda Salinas; requires cash or bank prequalification; not subject to appraisal

Area intel: Puerto Rico's housing market has appreciated significantly (11.6% in Q1 2025, 22% in Q4 2024), driven by limited land availability in coastal areas and Act 60 tax incentives. A comparable land-with-house property in Salinas was listed for $350,000 at 11.75 acres as of March 2025. Geologically, the Salinas area east of Laguna de las Salinas has minimal landslide susceptibility and nearly flat to <10-degree slopes; however, liquefaction risk exists near the coastline in areas with shallow water tables. Coastal flooding potential is documented historically (Salinas experienced damage in the October 1985 floods).

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