21 Commercial Street is a four bedroom three bath waterfront home in the West End, just steps from the Red Inn. It has 2,510 square feet. It was marketed at $3.2M and recently sold for $2.875M
MLS Remarks: Welcome to 21 Commercial Street, a unique and elegant bayfront property located in Provincetown’s historic West End. A wall of windows invites the ever-changing views of Provincetown Harbor into this distinctive contemporary 4-bedroom, 3 bath home. The multi-level layout features an open floor plan which offers sweeping views from every level. Kitchen with white bead board cabinetry, marble and granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry. All the baths are tiled—The master suite includes a luxurious deep soaking tub for two and a heated towel bar. Many interesting architectural details include exposed brick and multiple built-ins, including a custom cedar closet in the master bedroom and a hidden wet bar for entertaining.
78 Bayberry Avenue is three bedroom three bath Cape located near the intersection of Blueberry and Bayberry Avenues in the West End. It has 1,733 square feet and sits on a half acre lot. It is being marketed for $1.390M.
MLS Remarks: A local famous artist is selling her treasure of a home! Upon entering this 20th century home you are transformed into the interior of a 1900’s farm house. Unique artist created finishes convincingly make this setting special. All new heating equipment with state of the art Navien system. Three full baths with charming cabinetry. Three bedrooms. A lovely glassed in sun-room with a large deck with views of woods and meadows. This is a birders paradise. The lower level garage allows direct entry to the house. Fairy tale grounds with no neighbors provides extra privacy. A new roof installed this past Spring. Come take a look at this comfortable, special, museum type home with modern comfort! Listing courtesy off Coldwell Banker Pat Shultz Real Estate.
15 Mechanic Street #2 is a three bedroom three bath condo with 1,400 square feet on three floors. It is in a four unit condo association that looks like sweet cape cod cottages from the street view but inside have spacious, mostly updated interiors that belie the traditional exterior. It was listed for $995K and sold for $995K.
MLS REMARKS: Ideally located in Provincetown’s west end, between Commercial and Bradford Streets, this tri -level townhouse is a real gem. The soaring cathedral ceilings as you enter sets the mood for this beautifully designed home. The living area with its richly stained floors and wood burning fireplace with concrete surround is warm and inviting. The dining space is just off the kitchen and leads to the attached deck which is great for entertaining or those lazy afternoons. The Kitchen is a cook’s delight with induction range, vented hood, wine cooler, farmer’s sink, poured concrete countertops, stainless appliances and custom cabinetry. The wood and steel cable banisters have a nautical feel and lead to the 2nd floor master bedroom with attached bath. The master bedroom is light filled with oversized windows that overlook Ptown’s quaint west end. The master bath features radiant heat, floating vanity, porcelain tiled floors and glass shower enclosure. Providing privacy to you and your guests, two floors below with an outside entrance, are two bedrooms that share a newly renovated bath with oversized shower. This level has radiant heat flooring throughout. Ductless a/c ‘s, a half bath on the entry level, in unit laundry, off-street parking and a common patio/grill area round out this fine offering.
141 Commercial Street is a brand new single family home with three bedrooms and three baths and 1,720 square feet. It is being marketed for $1.995M.
MLS REMARKS: Luxury New Construction West End Waterfront home with deeded beach access! This iconic home was completely rebuilt from the ground up in 2016. The top floor open living area features cathedral ceiling of cottage Box Pine and has sliders opening to an over-sized deck and views of the bay and Long Point and in the front of the building a dining area. The kitchen features all Viking appliances, Caesar stone counters and gorgeous ripple subway tile backsplash. The first floor has a master bedroom and a fully tiled bath with shiplap walls plus a second bedroom which is now used as a shop with a half bath also with shiplap walls. On the lower level is a large media room and a second master bedroom and fully tiled bath. The home features Heart Pine flooring reclaimed from an old school house. Listing courtesy of Pat Shultz Coldwell Banker Real Estate.
The Near West End, from downtown west to West Vine Street, and including that in demand sliver of Provincetown from Franklin Street west to the jetty and below Bradford Street to the beach- real estate dreams are made here.
Lots of West End activity is centered in the Four corner neighborhoods. The intersection of West Vine Street and Bradford Street has seen a new neighborhood develop around it over the last several years including the new homes being built on Creek Road “Extension”, the unpaved portion of Creek Rd that heads back up the hill to Bradford Street . Three new single family houses are going up on the east side of the hill, (L pic) along with two new houses on the west side of the hill. (R pic)
The most recent nearby sale is 31 Creek Road, a 3/4 with 1,438 sf that sold for $1.175M.
31 Creek Rd. SOLD, $1.175M, 3/3, 1,712 sf.
Another very busy four corners intersection is at Franklin Street and RaceRoad. The old Ronnie White property at 65-67 Franklin Street is being developed into up to five buildings with ten or so condos. These will be one plus bedroom condos with two and 1/2 baths. The two being marketed now are priced at $789K. (pic) Another two condos are going up quickly on the rear lot. (pic)
67 Franklin St #B, AVAILABLE, $789K, 1/3, 1,002 sf.
There are two single family homes being built , one at 70 Franklin Street ( Pic) and one at 11 Race Road (pic) which are adjoining lots. Both are under contract. These have created quite a lot of excitement as it really changes the nature and topography of this corner.
70 Franklin St. U/A, $1.349M, 3/3, 1,712 sf.11 Race Rd, U/A, $1.350M, 3/3, 1,700 sf.
The more than iconic 72 A and 72 B Commercial Street houses on Ericsson Avenue, a pedestrian only alley between Commercial Street and Tremont Street have just gone under contract…surely soon to begin renovation.
72 A Commercial Street, U/A, $950K, 2/2, 863 sf.72 B Commercial SDt U/A, $1.3M, 4/1, 1,637 sf.
I have written recently about about the incredible new neighborhood on Point Street. See 29 Point Street and 9 Point Street below. This area continues to surprise with incredible sales and beautiful new houses being built.
29 Point St. AVAILABLE, $1.349M, 4/5, 3,300 sf.9 Pont St. U/A, $1.695M, 3/4, 1,641 sf.
There are several other interesting sales, and developments in the works in the Near West End – too many for this post. I will look at several of them in detail over the next few weeks. Hopefully the examples I have featured above help to illustrate the wide range and variety of properties in the Near West End.
19 Turnstone Road is four bedroom four bath contemporary in the Shearwater neighborhood of Truro. It is on an acre+ lot and has 4,022 square feet. It is being marketed for $1.249M
MLS Remarks: Private, serene, and spacious best describes this beautifully renovated contemporary home in the sought after neighborhood of Shearwater. Surrounded by lush flower gardens, this 4 bedroom 4 bathroom home as been tastefully updated and designed for the discriminating buyer looking to come and enjoy their beach house getaway without having to do any work. Come and relax at the private beach, have fun at the tennis courts, or entertain on one of your outdoor extended decks. There are 2 possible master bedrooms, Central air, outdoor shower, patio, family room, living room, laundry room, garage, multiple gardens, kitchen/dining area, and many more amenities for you discover. Convenient to Provincetown airport and major roadways so you can come down and start enjoying this spectacular home! Listing courtesy of Robert Paul Properties.
The Far East End from Howland Street to BeachPoint….WOW…tons of activity and with exciting development bound to enchance the neighborhood. The Far East End has a tony yet authentically bohemian look and feel. Some of my favorite Provincetown streets are the gravel lanes between Bradford Street and Commercial Street with provide charming views of the bay and beaches from Bradford St. These through lanes, many unpaved – provide picturesque historical ladders between Bradford Street and Commercial Street.
The hills north of Bradford Street are home to many charming and unique properties. The two homes pictured below, 230A Bradford St and 74 Atkins Mayo Road represent two wildly distinctive properties for sale. One is sited on the side of a gorgeous landscaped hill and the other is hidden in the woods north of Bradford with other such homes, many of historical significant.
Farther East the development of the former Michale Shays property into the 350 Bradford Street condos is bound to positively influence prices, and development in the area going forward.
Commercial Street in the far East End has many substantial waterfront and water view properties lining the street all the way out to Beach Point. There is wide range of values up to the $4M’s.
The homes of Thistlemore Road and its surroundings provide many architectural surprises. It’s a wonderful neighborhood of winding streets and wooded lots bordered by conservation land with some magnificent views of the bay and beyond. It’s a few blocks to the beach and a short walk to the Gallery District and East End restaurants. Folks who own homes here are fervent fans of the Thistlemore Road neighborhood. .Below are some examples of recent sales and properties available for sale in this neighborhood.
As you can see the far East End has something for everyone. From simple beach cottages in the $200,000’s to waterfront estates in the $4M’s, the variety of properties is incredible.
418 Commercial Streetis the home of the Packard Gallery and is a recognized by anyone who has walked the East End Gallery district. It is a gorgeous imposing building with the gallery, 2 bedrooms, and 3 baths. It has 3,126 square feet on a quarter of an acre lot. It is being marketed for $2.2M.
MLS Remarks: Operated as the Packard Gallery for thirty years, this historically distinctive building, formerly the Christian Scientist Church and Reading Room, has the potential to be converted to a unique single family home in the gallery district. The building, with its striking preserved exterior presence, provides high ceilings and original light-filled windows for creative redesign to living space. There is currently a wonderful two-story apartment adjacent to the gallery with a spacious patio and hillside backyard with views of the Monument. On-site parking for several cars. This is also a perfect opportunity for a gallery proprietor to acquire Provincetown’s most acclaimed gallery space with residential quarters. Listing courtesy of Get Listed Realty.
TheFar West End is not really that far, but for ease of differentiation thats what we’ll call it. From West Vine Street west to the Moors and north of Bradford Street there is a ton of real estate activity going on.
One of the busiest neighborhoods is the four corners at West Vine and Bradford Extension. The 51-57 West Vine Townhouses are finally done after several years of building. The last one is 53 W Vine #D, a 2/3 with 1,182 square feet and is $949K. These properties have anchored this neighborhood with solid sales and high quality since their launch.
Victors (Marcus Builders) condos at the top of the hill on Bradford Street EXT have done extremely well in sales and resales. 162 Bradford Street #2 is a recent resale that just sold for $1.350M. It is a 3/6 with 2,640 sf. (pic)
162 Bradford St EXT #2, sold $1.350M.
Bayberry Avenue , Blueberry Avenue, Creek Round Hill Road and Pilgrim Heights Road make up the wooded more suburban (in a wonderful way) West End. Many lots are a third of an acre and the wooded landscape and rolling hills create a very desirable landscape. With their proximity to the water and to downtown Provincetown these streets provide an ideal summer retreat and for many a year round home.
These West End neighborhoods are the best on the Cape. The wide variety of architectural styles and prices make it an ideal location and the proximity to the bay and ocean beaches and downtown Provincetown make it especially desirable.
Next week we’ll focus on the Far East End and all the activity thats happening in those neighborhoods.
13Willow Drive is a two bedroom three and a half bath condo with 1,788 square feet. It is located on the park like Willow Drive cul de sac in the East End. It was listed for $999K and sold for $970K.
MLS REMARKS: Brand new! This just built 2BR/3.5 BA town home has beautiful finishes and large square footage. Be the first owner of new construction in a private and quiet location. Enter the main living level, which has an open floor plan living room, dining room and kitchen. A gas fireplace with a granite fascia and hearth is the anchor for the living room, and the kitchen is stylish with black honed granite counters and GE appliances. Dark wood floors throughout and also on this level, a powder room and access to the private back yard and patio. Upstairs, 2 nice sized bedrooms each have walk in closets and en-suite marble and tiled baths. The lower level is a huge carpeted bonus room, with a full bath. Outside, a lovely stone patio offers plenty of space for outdoor living. Also a grassy yard that is completely fenced. Two parking spaces, weekly rentals and pets for owners allowed.
