Kingston, Jamaica — 03 March 2026
A new housing development in Portmore is set to add more than 300 townhouses to Jamaica’s residential market, reflecting ongoing efforts to expand housing supply for working families and first-time buyers.
The Chester Creek development, located on Westchester Drive in St. Catherine, will deliver 328 townhouses across four phases. The project, being built by a private contractor with long-standing roots in Portmore’s construction sector, currently lists units at approximately $33 million each.
The development was recently launched as part of the broader push to increase the availability of modern housing in urban areas where demand continues to grow, particularly among young professionals and families seeking home ownership within commuting distance of Kingston.
Housing Supply in a Growing Urban Corridor
Portmore remains one of Jamaica’s most significant residential hubs, housing tens of thousands of commuters who travel daily to Kingston for work. Over the…
