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33 Acres of Development Land for Sale, St Margaret's Bay, Portland, Jamaica

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The brief

The reason to consider it.

33 acres of ocean-view land for sale in St Margaret’s Bay in Portland, Jamaica – ideal for residential development, eco-tourism or agriculture. The land includes numerous fruit trees and an existing 4,500 square foot house with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, offering the option to renovate and move in while planning further development.

Located in St Margaret’s Bay in Portland on Jamaica’s northeast coast, just a minute from the north coast highway, this 33-acre parcel of land offers stunning ocean views and excellent development potential – perfect for a housing development, eco-tourism, farming, or even a sprawling private estate.

The property is situated just minutes from Rio Grande, Swift River, and other beaches and attractions in St Margaret’s Bay and Hope Bay. Portland is known for its stunning beaches, rivers, and lush vegetation, along with popular tourist draws such as Boston Jerk Centre, Somerset Falls, Reach Falls, Blue Lagoon, and Frenchman’s Cove Beach, all within close proximity.

With its size, ocean views and prime north coast location, this is a rare opportunity to secure a large parcel of land in one of Jamaica’s most scenic parishes.

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Type
Land
Land
1,437,477 ft²
Zoning
residential development, eco-tourism or agriculture
Permitted uses
Residential development, Eco tourism, Agriculture

What this listing includes

  • Ocean view
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Kitchen
  • Staff quarters
  • Storage

What people say about Jamaica

Foreign buyers can own property in Jamaica without a general restriction, according to a law firm guide and an expat portal.

  • Positive Foreign buyers face no general ownership bar; a local attorney is still strongly advised
  • Concern Title risk: unsettled estates, adverse possession, wrong-lot or occupied-lot disputes
  • Mixed Closing is slow and lawyer-led (about 60 days cash, 120+ with a mortgage); restrictive covenants add delay
  • Concern Hurricane Melissa: heavy underinsurance, slow claims, regulator review of the average clause

Read what people say, based on 16 sources

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