Los Flamboyanes Urbanization

Location, terrain & flood

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⛰ 177 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood

Barrio-level pin (listings give barrio + municipio, not the exact lot) — verify the parcel location. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.

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Area notes

Gurabo is a central-interior municipality in the northeastern foothills, roughly 15–20 minutes southwest of Humacao by car. The terrain is gently rolling but lacks significant elevation; the barrio sits at modest altitude without the dramatic highlands the couple desires. Gurabo experiences typical tropical humidity and moderate rainfall, with some flood-prone areas in lower valleys. The region is suburban and agricultural in character, with limited oceanfront or rainforest proximity; it is well inland from coastal breezes and the El Yunque massif.

Buildability

Urbanización lot with existing structure; no land for future building. Single-family custom construction not possible here.

Questions to verify

• Verify exact lot size and whether any expansion or second structure is permitted under urbanización covenants and municipal zoning.
• Confirm FEMA flood zone status and any flood history for this specific address, as lowland Gurabo can experience drainage issues.
• Review HOA fees (not mentioned) and any restrictions on renovations, additions, or modification of exterior appearance.
• Inspect the property in person to confirm move-in readiness, roof condition, and structural integrity; request a recent property inspection report.
• Clarify why the listing emphasizes 'does NOT qualify for government financing'—investigate any title, lien, or structural issues that might disqualify conventional mortgage programs.
• Confirm water supply and sewage hookup status; verify utilities are active and no outstanding municipal liens exist.

What the web found

Web search identified Los Flamboyanes as a gated residential urbanization in Gurabo with controlled access and amenities. Multiple 3-bedroom properties are listed in the area, though the exact property matching listing ID 4899894 could not be retrieved. Gurabo has a recent average home sales price around $214,113 and area market data suggests homes spend ~60 days on market. The region has documented flood hazard history along the Gurabo watershed.

Also found online:

• Prestige Realty — 3-bedroom, 2-bath ground-level property in gated urbanization with 411 square meters of land.
• Prestige Realty — Modern 3-bedroom, 3-bath house in gated urbanization with extended carport and laundry area.

Area intel: Los Flamboyanes is a gated residential community with controlled access and security personnel. Recent Gurabo market data shows average home sales price of $214,113 with typical market time of 60 days. Comparable 3-bedroom homes in Gurabo are listed at $275,000–$390,000 depending on condition and size. Gurabo lies in a historically flood-prone watershed; heavy rainfall events affecting the Gurabo river have caused significant flash flooding in the region. The municipality is located between the central mountains and coast, with access to major highways.

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