Author: Jon Goode

The Martin House at 157 Commerial Street s a stunning example of Provincetown history. It is a five bedroom three bathroom home with 2,121 square feet. It is being marketed for $3.295M, by Bob O’Malley here at Beachfront Realty.

MLS Remarks: This landmark antique was converted from a restaurant back to a single family home in 2010 but many still refer to it as the Martin House. The original classic 3/4 Cape can be seen from the beach side while a two-story addition faces Commercial St. It has all been carefully restored and updated in a series of renovations since 2010. ”All of the hard stuff has been done” including the roof, windows, siding, & bathrooms. Most recently a masterpiece kitchen was completed in 2020, including English custom cabinetry, auto skylights, & radiant heat floor. The old pub style bar and banquette has been retained at the side entrance to the house and the wood burning fireplace was rebuilt. 3 of the 5 legal bedrooms are being used as a gym, office and parlor. The parlor has a private bath and could be a 1st floor primary bedroom. On the 2nd floor two bedrooms share a full bath and the primary bedroom has an en-suite. On the sunny south side of the house toward the beach there is a 1200 square foot brick patio that is sheltered from the wind and is perfect for outdoor entertaining. There is an informative history of the house in David Dunlap’s book, ”Building Provincetown’

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15 Mechanic St #3 is a two bedoom three bath condo with 1,405 square feet in the West End. It was marketed for $1.250M and sold for $1.325M in just 5 days on the market.

MLS Remarks:  This meticulously maintained tri-level, two bedroom, 2 1/2 bath residence, in a small four unit condominium association, is offered for your immediate occupancy. Located in the highly desirable west end, a short walk to Relish, the Red Inn, Perry’s Liquors, Liz’s Cafe, Mussel Beach Health Club and the Boatslip, the unit is sold fully furnished for move-in summer occupancy. The main level entry welcomes you to a spacious living room with vaulted ceiling and a wood-burning fireplace. The living room flows to the dining room with a side pantry and half bath. Beyond the dining room are sliders to your private deck. The well appointed kitchen is fully applianced with double wall ovens. The privately situated primary ensuite bedroom is on the top floor with views of Provincetown. The lower level, private entrance suite includes a comfortable and private guest bedroom, also ensuite, and, a separate den/study and laundry. Parking for 2 cars directly adjoining the unit is accessed from this level. The condominium association takes pride in the well maintained building, including the beautifully manicured common front lawn.

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27 Creek Road is a 2,215 square foot single family home in the West End of Provincetown. It has four bedrooms and three and one half baths, and lots of outdoor spaces. It is being marketed for $2.149M.

MLS Remarks: West End contemporary 4 bed, 3 1/2 bath home newly constructed in 2019. Upside-down floor plan with cathedral ceiling creates an open feel to the space. On top level is kitchen/dining/ living combo+half bath. Chef’s kitchen with custom kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, Bosch and Thermador appliances, and center island, is perfect for entertaining at home. Deck off the kitchen has nice views of the neighborhood. Living area is quite inviting with a shiplap accent wall and gas fireplace. A second deck with large sliding door provides great light and more entertaining space. Bedrooms include a primary en-suite with private deck on entry level along with two additional bedrooms with shared bath. Fourth bedroom with en-suite bath on the lower level along with convenient basement laundry room and lots of storage. Central AC, hot water on demand, plenty of parking and sewer connection. Listing courtesy of Cove Real Estate.

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587 Commercial St the historic Merry Meetinghouse property on the waterfront in the East End has eight bedrooms and four baths and a total of 2,738 square feet. It was listed for $3.750 sold for $3.5M.

MLS Remarks: The Merry Meeting House is a historic four-unit waterfront compound rich with charm. The main building is 2,162-sqft and lives as a two-bedroom one-bath apartment on the entry level and a three-bedroom one-bath apartment on the second level. These units have separate exterior entrances but could also be combined through the interior staircase which leads further up to the currently unfinished third level or attic. The detached seasonal cottage is 576-sqft with a studio apartment on the first floor and a one-bedroom unit on the second. Every apartment has spectacular views of the Bay and Long Point. The outdoor space has mature plantings and a lawn that goes up to a seating area which runs along the seawall. Come explore this multi-faceted property so you don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity to have one or several waterfront homes!

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20 Alden Street #3 is a one bedroom condo that has it all. A five minute walk to town hall, parking, two decks, great like new condition, extra storage and parking. It is being marketed for $585K.

MLS REMARKS: Crisp and comfortable, this second-floor, one-bedroom/one-bathroom turnkey condominium is part of an established six-unit complex. Steps to downtown, yet quiet and private, this location has become one of town’s favorites. Granite and stainless kitchen and an open floor plan with a comfortable dining and living area and a deck right off the living room. There is also a second, good-sized lounging deck, right outside the kitchen door. This condo feels like new! Oil baseboard heat, hot water, and water are included in the monthly condo fee of $180. There is a common washer/dryer and extra storage. The unit comes with one parking space and there are two window/wall AC units. Weekly rentals are allowed and pets for owners are permitted. The condo is being sold furnished – excluding personal items.

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28 Pilgrim Heights Road is a five bedroom, three bath home with 3,384 square feet. It has multiple levels, soaring ceilings and great outside spaces. It is an extraordinary home. It is being marketed for $2.1M.

MLS Remarks: A contemporary-lover’s dream! This impeccably maintained tiered designed home is located in the desirable Pilgrim Heights neighborhood.The modern design offers a multi-functional floor plan with the main living, chef style kitchen, and dining on the top level maximizing the gathering space. There is a wood burning fireplace that anchors the room for those fall nights.Banks of sliders lead out to a sunny deck with beautiful ocean views. The large master bedroom offers a generous walk in closet and master bath with a slider leading to a private balcony. There are three additional bedrooms and two full baths as well as a laundry room. A large office is on the first floor and as well as access to the garage. Additional features include a cedar sauna and large outside shower. This custom home is truly an architectural gem! Listing courtesy of Kinlin Grover Compass Real Estate.

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56 Harry Kemp Way #6 is a great freestanding condo with three bedrooms and three bathrooms in 2,820 square feet. It was marketed for $1.499M and sold for $1.48M.

MLS REMARKS: Spacious & meticulously maintained freestanding home, a short distance to Commercial Street & the center of town. Large, well-designed, kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, and plenty of cabinetry & counter space. A large, bright open plan living & dining area, w/ hardwood flooring, propane fireplace & double sliders leading to a private back deck, overlooks neighboring conservation land. A half bath is conveniently tucked away on this level. Upstairs there are two bedrooms including a large primary ensuite bedroom w/ cathedral ceiling, also with double sliders leading to another private deck w/ views of the conservation land – morning coffee perhaps? A guest bedroom & hall bath, w/ tub, are also found here. The top floor is a large, inviting room w/ French doors, vaulted ceiling and good size closet space. And the large, nicely finished lower level! With over 2,800 sq ft of living space, including central AC, 2 car parking.

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It’s that time of year again when our beloved restaurants and stores begin to open, our friends start readying their homes for another season and the extraordinary whales return here to swim in the welcoming waters of Provincetown.

As we move into our spring selling season, this year’s first quarter results are even more difficult than usual to analyze. We are experiencing an inventory drought like we haven’t seen before. Supply has been depleted from the buying surge that began as the pandemic hit in 2020. Heightened demand and absorption continued through 2021, prices continued to rise and unit sales decreased. Last year, Provincetown condo sales were down a total of 21%. In the first quarter of this year condo sales are down 34%. And the average sale price is up a staggering 67% to $1.046M! These numbers are enough to shock anyone, even the real estate obsessed like all of us.

As unit sales are down significantly for the first quarter, that gives us even less of a sample from which to derive trends. For example, only seven single-family properties were sold in Provincetown in Q1, and only two in Truro. There is simply not a lot of data to analyze, but I will do my best to provide insights as well as provide all the empirical data which is in the charts below.

PROVINCETOWN

Condominium sales in Provincetown were down 34% to 27, while the average sale price increased 64% to $1.022M. There are only eight condos on the market excluding four listings at Seashore Point, the over-55 residences. For some interesting context, 10 years ago in 2012, there were 131 available condominiums on the market!

Single-family home sales were down 36% to seven. The average sale price was up 15% to $1.988M. There are only five on the market as of April 15. Ten years ago, there were 51 single-family properties on the market.

TRURO & WELFLEET

In Truro, the average sales price of the two single-family homes sold was $3.070M. While a dramatic number and a crazy headline, don’t read too much into it. The average selling price will moderate as more homes become available for sale. But right now, as of mid-April, there are no single-family properties available for sale in Truro.

Condominiums sales in Truro were down 64% to four units from 11 last year. The average sales price was up 55% to $498K from $320K. There are only two condominiums available on the market!

Wellfleet is closest to a normal market, with the average price of single-family homes up 3% to $901K. Sales were down 36% to 14 from 22 last year. However, inventory here is low as well and there are only three single-family home available for sale.

AS THE SPRING MARKET BEGINS, ITS ALL ABOUT INVENTORY!

The message this quarter is all about inventory. There is little to none. Hopefully, this will change over the coming spring-summer selling season. However, we will continue to see a slow adjustment over the next several quarters. An inventory increase is predicated on sellers deciding to sell and in turn having someplace to buy. With interest rates hovering close to 5% and prices continuing their upward trajectory, fundamentals have to change in order to return to a more balanced market.

Even in this market, prepared buyers are finding their dream homes and sellers are taking advantage of the historically strong seller’s market. Patience, knowledge, preparedness and flexibility are key – whether buying or selling in these truly unusual times.

As always, my goal is to keep you engaged in this unprecedented outer Cape Real Estate market by providing you with news and market developments as they happens. Watch for interesting stories in your email and on social media at jon.goode.com. I hope to see you on the streets soon. Stay well.

15 Cottage St #C is a two bedroom one bath 620 square foot top floor condo in the West End. It was marketed for $899K and sold for $995K, after three days on the market.

MLS Remarks: Penthouse level 2BR/1BA condo located on quiet Winthrop Street, in the West End, just a block from Commercial Street, Joe’ coffee and the Boatslip. Exhaustively renovated in 2015, the unit boasts a handsome, skylighted kitchen with Caesarstone counters, stainless steel appliances, a marble tile backsplash, gas cooking and under-counter washer/dryer. The living room has wide pine floors and a large skylight. Each of the two bedrooms has a queen size bed and good closet space. The bathroom features an oversized custom-tiled shower . There are burnished wide pine floors throughout, and there is central air conditioning cooling all rooms. A unique feature is a large 225 sf exclusive-use deck off the living area, perfect for sunning. Its like having an open-air family room! A staircase leads down to a fenced exclusive-use yard, with new outdoor shower. There is parking for one car. Weekly rentals and pets for owners allowed.

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If there ever was an iconic Cape, it’s 64 Commercial Street in the West End near the West End boat launch. It has three bedrooms and two baths and 1,560 square feet. It sold for $2.6M, with an asking price of $2.599M.

MLS REMARKS: Located in the heart of Provincetown’s West End on the corner of Commercial Street and Atwood Avenue, this classic full Cape dates from the early 19th century and is steeped in history. It was originally built further down the way, closer to the Red Inn, but is said to have been moved to this location in 1840. In recent years, the house has enjoyed a top to bottom restoration with meticulous attention paid to renewing many of the home’s wonderful original details. The variable width wide plank pine flooring has been refinished throughout and the unique multi paned windows were carefully dismantled, reglazed and rebuilt. The layout of the house offers ample living space great for entertaining or quiet relaxation. The large living room faces Commercial street and features a gas fireplace as its centerpiece. The chimney is interior and heats the upstairs with radiant heat. The dramatic kitchen feels voluminous with a soaring ceiling with skylight, a wood burning fireplace with brick hearth, and cabinetry also created by Malicoat. A full bath on the first floor is accessed from the hall as well as from the first floor bedroom. Upstairs, find two spacious bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, exposed original beams, plenty of closet space and extra space in each bedroom for a home office workspace. A one car garage provides convenient parking as well as additional storage.The West End beach is nearby.

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