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When describing Commercial Street we can say its iconic without understatement as there is no place like it in the world – and how wonderful that it is ours.
In this post series I am examining some great local art that we have at home and overlaying the current condition of its location. This watercolor is by Harvey Dodd from 1983. He had the greatest little gallery right up past the Mews on the water side of the street. It was the oldest gallery in town. Harvey died in 2011.
This is a great scene looking West on Commercial Street from Lopes Square and the entrance to the pier. While Harvey did have a great imagination, the street scene is based in reality. You can see the steeple of Town Hall on the right and the green space in front. The crowds of tourists, the cars, the store fronts and banners portray a typical crazy summer day on Commercial Street. It’s a wonferful watercolor.
The picture below is almost the exact scene on a recent summer day. Thankfully some things just don’t change. This sight is so wonderfully familiar to us.
There is a ton of variety in real estate options downtown. There are some expensive waterfront condos as well as some mid range and entry level condos available. 291 Commercial St #9 which is located in a commercial/residential complex on the left is a two bedroom two bath condo with 1,059 square feet which sold for $748K last September.
To the right and down a short alley, in the photograph, is 284 Commercial Street. Unit #5 is a one bedroom one bath third floor condo with 908 square feet. It sold in August of last year for $337K.
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Hopefuly these posts will provide a bit of respite from the daily covid-19 focus. Provincetown is quietly greeting the first days of spring, as we social distance and find apprpriate diversions. Throughout this experience I will keep bringing you real estate news and interesting real estate related stories.
This is another pastel that we have by Bradley Dehner from 1983. It is a view from the Franklin Street – Race Road intersection up the hill toward Bradford Street in the West End. What a wonderful repesentation of the traditonal Cape style of houses so prevalent here. From left to right is 42, 44, 46 and 48 Franklin Street.
Here we are 37 years later. #42 on the far left is a three unit condo association, with the additional two units added in the rear of the main house. Unit B sold in 2015 for $485K, and is a one bedroom two bath condo with 626 square feet. The picture below is #B from the rear of the property Hard to believe this exists behind the traditional Cape house that you see from the street.
44 Franklin Street is in the midst of a full renovation and expansion. It sold in 2017 for $650K and was a one bedroom two bath single family house with 645 square feet.
46 and 48 Franklin Street remain single family homes. Interesing to see that 48 remains close to the same color as it was in the painting in 1981.
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We have some great local artists works that show our neighborhood from decades ago. It’s been fun to overlay our current real estate lens over them. Bradley Dehner is the artist of the pastel below, which is from 1981. It is the view west on Tremont Street to the intersection of West Vine Street.
Looking at the same view now, The Willows condominiums at 25 Tremont Street are on the right consisting of thirteen units in seven buildings.
Unit 2 recently sold for $795K and was a two bedroom two bath condo with 1,572 square feet. The condominium complex was developed in 1996.
The building immediately past 25 Tremont Street in the pastel is 14 West Vine Street. Unit 2 in that four unit condo complex sold in 2019 for $685K. It has two bedrooms and two baths and 679 square feet.
Check out what is now Telgraph Hill at the top of the pastel with nothing but a few bare trees and a bunch of scrub brush. The house at the top of the hill to the left is 6 Telegraph Hill which sold for $3.6M in 2018 and has three bedrooms, six baths and 5,508 square feet.
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A development and constuction review of the last six months.
This post is a compilation of my favorite “Studs to Shingles” blog entries of the past few months. I have selected the most interesting projects – some are completed, some are mid-construction and others are in the early stages of construction.
These projects represent the broad range of building and development happening in Provincetown. The diversity of style and location speaks to the heightened level of real estate choices in town.
As we look to the upcoming 2020 season, I hope to see you in town. In the meantime, you can follow my posts on my blog – jongoode.com – for ongoing updates.” JON
170 Bradford Street Extension #1 is a new construction home in the West End with three bedrooms five baths and 3,060 square feet. It was listed for sale at $1.849M and sold for $1.792M. It is an extraordinary home and part of this emerging West End neighborhood.
MLS REMARKS: Contemporary freestanding home in one of Provincetown’s newest west end neighborhoods. Built on three levels the home has been designed to take advantage of the natural surroundings and incorporates over-sized windows throughout. The main living area is an open concept design with custom kitchen and oversized island; dining room with a wall of windows; living-room with a gas burning fireplace as its focal point, and sliders leading to rear stone patio with fire pit. White and gray tones are incorporated in the flooring, tile work and cabinetry providing a wonderful pallet for your own decorating elements. A home office and a stylish half bath complete the main floor.The master bedroom, with lots of windows for natural lighting, has an ensuite bathroom with custom cabinetry and walk-in closet. Two additional guest bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, complete the homes upper level. The entry-level features a one car garage, bonus room and full bath providing flexibility on how to best use the space. From the high gloss shiplap exterior to the fine Porcelanosa tiling, the home distinguishes itself with smart design elements, superior construction, and quality materials inside and out. * Picture on the left is of #1, picture on the right is of the rear of 168 Bradford Street Extension.
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600 Commercial Street #1 is just acoss from the beach in the East End. It is a large brand new one bedroom one bath with gorgoeus design touches. It is being offered for $649K.
MLS Remarks Remarks: Sunny and bright front facing 1 bedroom/1 bath condo across the street from the Bay in the East End. This recently renovated unit has open living/dining with cathedral ceiling, and hardwood floors throughout the home. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, white shaker style cabinets and a granite counter top island. Tumbled Carrera tile is on the floors and the walls of the walk in glass shower. Central heat and washer/dryer finish off the unit. Walk out this 1st floor condo to a large fenced in exclusive outdoor living space that features gorgeous gardens and a separate side deck. The property is hooked up to town sewer and the sewer betterment to be assumed by the buyer. Weekly rentals are allowed.
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3 Soper Street is a two family house with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and 1,988 square feet. It was listed at $1.499M and sold for $1.325M. It provides a great opportunity to renovate a multi family building in one of the bedst locations in town.
MLS Remarks: While this West End property is currently a two family, conversion to a large, gracious single family home in Provincetowns most desirable residential neighborhood is an attractive option. The main floor has a one bedroom unit with an adjacent mother-in-law suite. Upstairs is a large one bedroom unit with vaulted living room, bedroom and bath. Two additional rooms complete the space Parking for three to four cars, small outbuilding. Almost 2000 square feetf in all. This is an exciting, renovation project with potential to be a spectacular West End single family home.
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45 Commercial St #1 is the end unit in the Jones Locker waterfront comeplex in the West End.
MLS Remarks: Rare West End Offering! No design detail was overlooked in this stunning and meticulous renovation of the end unit that sits on piers at historic Jones Locker Condominium. Enjoy 180 degree views from the unit and also from the sweet exclusive-use deck outside the sliders from the living room. Inside, the space is brilliantly designed with nautical elements, including solid brass hardware, high gloss cabinets, teak shelving, gleaming oak floors, exposed beams, ship lamps and an authentic porthole in the shower with bay views! Like the interior of a boat, every square inch has a purpose, and the space is maximized with pocket doors and sliding doors. Other luxury amenities include Bosch appliances, quartz countertops, AC, in unit laundry, direct beach access and deeded parking very nearby. Feel the breezes while watching the boats and ferries come in and out of the harbor, and hear the lap of the water as it flows completely under you at high tide. This special property is one-of-a-kind. It’s like being on a houseboat, but without the rocking! Listing courtesy of Atlantic Bay Sothebys Realty.
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105 Province Lands Road is located at the water in the West End. It is a two bedroom, three bath home with 2,698 square feet. It was listed for sale at $1.699M and sold for $1.570M
MLS Remarks: Panoramic unobstructed views of the Moors, Long Point and ocean beyond are yours with this contemporary home in Provincetown’s west end. This property is all about the ever changing views of the Moors, tides, magnificent sunsets, dunes and Herring Cove. Offered for the 1st time since being built in 1994, the home is designed to take in the natural beauty on all levels. Large decks on both living levels, lots of windows, glass doors and skylights provide great natural light. The main floor, with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, has a flexible open floor plan for the kitchen, dining and living areas. Each of the bedrooms has views and open to decks for those morning cups of coffee to start your day. A great room with soaring cathedral ceilings, recessed lighting, views, and attached bath provides fabulous additional entertaining space. A bonus room on the entry level that opens to a deck would be a nice den, home office or lounging space. A full basement and 2 car garage offer lots of storage for your kayaks, bikes and beach gear, essentials for this special Ptown beach house.
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