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$1M+ Single Family Sales in Provincetown In 2015

The Million Dollar Plus market in Provincetown in 2015

Nine single family homes sold above $1M in Provincetown in 2015. This was down slightly from 12 in 2014.  There is strong demand in this category and never quite enough inventory to go around.

20 Bayberry Ave sold for $1.175M, and is a 3 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with 2,750 sf. This is a wonderfully livable home with tons of light and open space.

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MLS COPY: Privately located in Provincetown’s West End, this exquisitely maintained Contemporary Cape was fully renovated in 2005/6. There are 3 BRs and 4.5 BAs on three well planned floors. The entry level has a spectacular foyer, home office and 3 BR’s, each w/ custom marble BA’s, glass enclosed showers and master has a soaking tub. The upper level reveals a stunning great room with vaulted ceilings, mahogany and glass deck, large windows, fireplace with floor to ceiling travertine marble, 1/2 bath, pantry and a chef’s kitchen equipped with a Sub Zero refrigerator, 2 Bosch dishwashers, Thermador cooktop and wall ovens. The lower level media room is wired for surround sound, has a full bath, wet bar, wine fridge, laundry and sliders to a blue stone patio w/grill. Interior just painted. Lovely landscaped yard. Owner occupied, never rented.

 

67 Bradford Street Ext sold for $1.360M and has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 2,304 sf. This totally renovated home is a short walk to the Moors and Herring Cove Beach.

 

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MLS COPY: This classic Cape has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bath and was totally renovated last year. The open plan living-entertaining area is perfect for large gatherings. The focal point is a raised dining table that seats 8-12. The living room is centered around a gas fireplace -oversized windows let the gorgeous cape light in. The brand new kitchen has jet black counter tops, white Carrera marble backsplash, Fisher Paykel fridge, Jennair Pro range and D/W. There is a powder room discretely positioned in the entry hallway. The master bedroom has a gas fireplace, raised ceilings, and a luxurious master bath.There are two other bedrooms (one being used as a den) and a full bath on the second floor. The brand new lower level contains a large media room/suite with a full bath. Central air, irrigation, multiple car parking, close to beaches.

 

1 Atlantic Avenue sold for $1.375M. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,673 sf. This home is ideally located in the near West End.

 

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MLS COPY: Every inch of this classic Cape has been meticulously restored to 21st century style and convenience while still retaining its 1700s heritage. The chef’s kitchen features 2 inch thick Carrera marble atop custom cabinetry, a professional Thermador dual-fuel range and Sub-Zero glass-front refrigerator. This 3 bedroom home is currently configured with two master bedroom suites, one on the main level and one on the second level, each with a fireplace and adjoining private dressing rooms and world-class baths. Exquisite living room downstairs with fireplace, and a large vaulted media room on the second level (previously used as a third bedroom). Magnificent perennial gardens with complete irrigation fed by private well. Two large parking spaces.

 

 

524 Commercial Street sold for $1.425M and has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bath. This is a totally renovated East End home.

 

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MLS COPY: Welcome to the historic birthplace of Admiral MacMillan, Arctic Explorer. This 1850 original antique has been completely rebuilt in conjunction with Provincetown historic codes. Details seen from the front and public way have been painstakingly repaired or replaced. The home is now totally rebuilt and renovated to the highest standards using top grade materials and incorporating many modern amenities. Included in the 3000sf contemporary design is a first floor open living plan, a finished basement, and three bedrooms with en suite baths upstairs. See attached floor plans and expanded detail for more. This will truly make the next owner a very special and unique historical homestead!

 

3 Harbour Drive sold for $1.5M and has 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and 3,364 sf. In the far Was End this is one of the homes in the Bay Harbour  Cul-de-sac!

 

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MLS COPY: GORGEOUS Home with spectacular bay views. Constructed with both aesthetics and SAFETY in mind. One of a few homes whose frame meets latest hurricane building codes. Master suite and extra large deck. Main level is open floor plan with five sliding glass doors and a beautiful deck which runs full length of house. Washer and dryer and fabulous gas fireplace on main floor. Lower level sitting/TV area, wet bar and two enormous bedrooms, each with 12 foot ceilings, en-suite bathroom and sliders to patio. Lower level radiant tile floor with underlying water resistant foundation. Widow’s walk.Two car garage with studio,1/2 bath and deck. Large cedar shed. Deeded beach rights to seemingly endless sand bar at low tide. Title V septic for 5 bedrooms room for expansion

 

34 commercial Street sold for $1.6M and has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 2,56o sf, on the true “Gold Coast” of the West End.

 

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MLS COPY: One of the best locations in the West End, this beautiful single family home is a short stroll to the beach, yet is not in a flood zone. The classic Cape exterior belies the soaring Great Room, as you step in the front door. Flooded with sunlight, this stunning, unique & airy space, has an interior balcony recently built in 2012, which gives one an interesting perspective on the Great Room & a lovely view of the lush & private front yard with peeks of the water. The master bedroom & bath also completed in 2012, provides a private getaway from the main living area. There is a cozy den with gas fp off the main room, which would also make a great home office. A rare 3 car heated garage is reached from Point St. It has a large guest room above with a full bath. The entire property is served by a whole house generator including the garage.

 

9 Creek Round Hill Road sold for $2.5M and has 4 bedrooms and 4 baths and 6,346 sf. The house of the year as far as price and level of renovation goes.  Gorgeous siting with with incredible views.

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MLS COPY: Breathtaking views, impeccable grounds & a care-free resort-like atmosphere captures the essence of this newly renovated Provincetown contemporary with a mid-century flair. This 6000+ SF home offers a rare retreat w/state of the art amenities. The 45 foot living, dining and gourmet kitchen area is dramatic with a wall of windows looking out to the gorgeous views of Cape Cod Bay, Wood End Light & the ocean. Everything is brand new: systems, windows, roof, exterior cedar shingles, landscaping, irrigation, security, pool, decking, generator & more. The master suite & guest suites upstairs take full advantage of the views, & both have decks & en-suite baths. An additional guest suite on the garden level enjoys its own entrance and living area. Plenty of recreation space, with a game room, screening room, and stunning salt water heated pool.

 

23-25.5 Commercial Street sold for $3.2M and has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and 2,758 sf…and one of the largest waterfront swimming pools in town!

 

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MLS COPY: Waterfront Home in Far West End..this 2758 sf, 3 bedroom, 31/2 bath single family home has been lived in and loved by the same family for 30 years. It has been the source of many wonderful memories of fun-filled times in Provincetown. This fabulous home has breathtaking views from every room…perfect for watching the sun come up and set every day. Imagine yourself relaxing and basking in the sun by the heated pool during the day or taking long walks on the beach most anytime you choose. This is truly a unique property which is sure to please anyone seeking a waterfront retreat in a very desirable location. Recent improvements include new roof, new shingles and new windows on the water side of this home. Gas heat, central A/C, private beach access, and ample parking.

 

10 Harbour Drive sold for $3.412M and had 5 bedrooms 5.5 baths and 4,233 sf.

 

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MLS COPY: Experience beachfront living with unparalleled privacy at Provincetown’s newest waterfront community. This newly built spectacular home at Bay Harbour is the largest waterfront home for sale in Provincetown, with over 4000 SF, 5 BR’s and 6 BA’s. Custom chef’s kitchen with WOLF & Subzero appliances. The view pours into the vast living room through the floor to ceiling wrap-around windows. A sumptuous master suite also faces the water & has a private deck,gas FP, WIC,& large bathroom with jacuzzi, steam shower. All bedrooms & the den have ensuite baths. Security, AC, lush grounds, basement, and 2 car garage. While most oceanfront properties are experiencing severe erosion, Bay Harbour, through certified surveys, has experienced over 125 feet of beach ACCRETION seaward since 1976. The property’s approved for a 12×27 ft pool with a jacuzzi.

See all available properties at Beachfront-Realty.com. 

 

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Boston Sales And Prices Jump

A good year end analysis from Scott at Boston.com.

 

Boston sees condo prices, sales jump

From Back Bay and Beacon Hill to Dorchester and Southie, doube-digit price increases have been seen in several Boston neighborhoods.

By Scott Van Voorhis

Boston.com Correspondent

Boston’s red hot condo market is closing out the year with a bang, posting double-digit increases in prices and sales, the latest stats show.

The median condo price in Suffolk County, made up mostly of Boston, hit $580,000 in November after a 34 percent jump, finds real estate publisher and data firm, The Warren Group. Condo sales jumped 43 percent.

By contrast, the median home price in Boston and fellow Suffolk County communities of Chelsea, Winthrop and Revere, weighed in at $406,500 after a 3 percent increase.

Downtown Boston, including the South End, Back Bay, and Beacon Hill, led the condo price charge, with a 24 percent increase that pushed the median price to $974,000.

Jamaica Plain and South Boston both saw significant gains in condo prices in November, with prices year to date up nearly 11 percent ($445,000) in J.P. and 12 percent ($557,000) in Southie.

Dorchester and East Boston, which have been hubs of activity for new development as buyers get priced out of other neighborhoods like J.P. and the South End, also saw big gains.

Year-to-date through November, Dorchester’s median condo price has gone up 17 percent, to $344,060, while the median price of an Eastie condo rose 14 percent to $342,750.

Meanwhile, statewide, sales and prices of both condos and homes posted gains in November, posting significant gains with help from a relatively mild fall that helped keep buyers on the hunt and sellers in the game.

Sales of single-family homes across Massachusetts rose 8 percent, to 3,915 in November, reports the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR).

The state’s median home price rose 4.5 percent to $330,000.

Condo sales rose 5 percent, while the median price of a condo posted a 10 percent increase, to $304,000.

“While most people in Massachusetts were focused on raking, getting ready for Thanksgiving and shopping in November, homebuyers stayed focused and once again push closed home sales up,” said 2015 MAR president Corinne Fitzgerald, broker-owner of FITZGERALD Real Estate in Greenfield, in a press release.

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Cape Cod’s 15 Least Expensive Waterfront Homes

Another great curbed comparison by Jazmine. Affordable waterfront living!

 

Cape Cod’s Least Expensive Waterfront Homes,

by Jazmine Donaldson

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‘Tis the season for daydreaming about the summer. Here are Cape Cod’s least expensive waterfront single-family listings, one for each of Barnstable’s 15 towns, with asking prices between $199,900 and $1,200,000.

Cape Cod’s Least Pricey Waterfront Pads
BOURNE
Kicking off on Little Buttermilk Bay, here’s a 3BR, 1BA offered for the first time since it was built in 1976. First listed in July for $499,900, the ask is now down to $449,000.
33 LITTLE BAY LN, BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532
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FORESTDALE
“Classic lakefront cottage with 100 feet of private waterfront on Peter’s Pond – swimming, boating, fishing – all yours to enjoy!” The 3BR, 2BA sits on .83 acres and is asking $349K.
18 TEABERRY LN, FORESTDALE, MA 02644
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EAST FALMOUTH
“Tiny House Nation Cape Cod Style” sits on .31 acres on Jenkins Pond. The 464sf one-bedroom, one-bath has a “history of summer/winter rentals” and is asking $235K.
175 LAKE SHORE DR, EAST FALMOUTH, MA 02536
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MASHPEE
This cozy cottage overlooks Cataquin Pond and features access to a beach on John’s Pond. The 546sf two-bedroom, one-bath was built in 1950 and is yours for $199,900.
115 NINIGRET AVE, MASHPEE, MA 02649
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CENTERVILLE
Meet a “real old cottage directly on Lake Wequaquet with deck and seasonal dock.” Asking price for the 624sf two-bedroom with a half-bath and outdoor shower is $395,000.
60 NYES POINT WAY, CENTERVILLE, MA 02632
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SOUTH YARMOUTH
“Beautiful views of James Pond” from this four-bedroom four-bath on .21 acres. The nine room house was built in 1962 and is asking $349,900.
14 SMITH RD, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA 02664
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EAST DENNIS
Located on Southern Simmons Pond, this 3BR, 2.5BA Colonial sits on 1.5 acres with “a peek of the pond through the tree canopy!” The 2,104sf house hit the market in July asking $475K but five slices have brought the ask to $450K.
312 SETUCKET RD, DENNIS, MA 02638
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BREWSTER
This 3BR, 2.5BA comes with 400ft of frontage on Walker’s Pond. The .85 acre spread has been bouncing around the market since 2008 when it was asking $875K. An October chop brought the ask down to $559K and earlier this month, the listing finally went into contract.
42 FEATHERBED LN, BREWSTER, MA 02631
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HARWICH VILLAGE
“Live at the water’s edge on beautiful Sand Lake in this expanded Cape with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.” The .28 acre spread includes flower and veggie gardens, a waterfront deck, balcony, and garage. Asking price is $359K.
1254 ORLEANS RD, CHATHAM, MA 02633
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CHATHAM
Behold, an eco-friendly Contemporary on Emery Pond. The 2BR, 2BA has a dock, multiple decks, a bonus room in the loft, and a “brick patio with mature Japanese Garden with Koi pond and stone walls.” The .4 acre spread last changed hands in March 2014 for $365K and flipped back onto the market five months later asking $615K. Five chops later, the pond pad is hoping for $549K.
44 ETHELMA DR, CHATHAM, MA 02633
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ORLEANS
Set on .6 acres overlooking Cedar Pond, this two-bedroom features a wrap-around deck, a two-car garage, and a fireplace. Asking price is $349K.
42 LOCUST RD, ORLEANS, MA 02653
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EASTHAM
Here’s an “adorable two bedroom bungalow on over an acre of land abutting conservation and your own pond. Built in 1963, the Homepath property, aka foreclosure, listed in June for $329,900 and is now hoping for $289,900.
125 MCKOY RD, EASTHAM, MA 02642
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WELLFLEET
“Location-location-location! Rich with history and charm, this centrally-located antique has the best views of Duck Creek in town. Originally the *Customs House* where boats documented their goods, it is currently used as a gallery and private residence.” Asking price is $895K.
5 COMMERCIAL ST, WELLFLEET, MA 02667
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TRURO
“Part of Truro’s history! This ocean front compound on 3.3 acres in the National Seashore was built in 1892 and has been owned by the same family since.” The property has been searching for a buyer since 2010 when it listed for $2.5 million. In June, the ask was down to $1.2 million and it seems that 127 South Pamet Road has finally found a buyer.
127 S PAMET RD, TRURO, MA 02655
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PROVINCETOWN
Finally, to PTown. This Contemporary Cape on Shank Painter Pond features a lower level master suite, top floor guest suite, and a main level with a fireplace, tricked-out kitchen, and an office alcove with a view. Yours for $879K.
46 SHANK PAINTER RD, PROVINCETOWN, MA 02657
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 See all available properties for sale at Beachfront-Realty.com.
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Cape Cod’s Most Beautiful Homes For Sale in 2015!

Great post by Jazmine at Curbed,com.

 

Feast Your Eyes on Cape Cod’s Most Beautiful Homes For Sale In 2015

by Jazmine Donaldson

 

It’s the end of December and thus, time to make up a bunch of awards for the best, worst and most absurd things that happened in Cape & Islands’ real estate, architecture and neighborhoods. Here now, your 2015 Curbed Awards.
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The first round of Curbed Awards goes to listings that had us swooning all year. From the oldest house for sale on Cape Cod to sleek new construction, these gorgeous Gambrels, cool Contemporaries, classic Capes, and awe-inspiring adaptive reuse are 15 of the most beautiful homes for sale in 2015.

 

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From 1945-66, this Provincetown property was home to the abstract expressionist painter Hans Hofmann’s art school and studio. These days, the 1,737-square-foot space is a rather incredible two bedroom, one bath condo. Built in 1820, the unit features original flooring and aship-timber constructed gallery around the hearth. The West End stunner hit the market in November for $1,750,000 and is now in contract.

 

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One town over, this picture-perfect 1930s beach bungalow in Truro overlooks Cape Cod Bay and sits on an “historically accruing beach.” The three bedroom, two bath is asking $1,300,000, knotty pine and farmer’s porch included.

 

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Also in Truro, this upside-down Contemporary was designed by architect Maryann Thompson and built in 2007. The Corn Hill 3BR, 3BA in 1,953 square feet an “expansive deck with lovely tree top views with peeks of the bay” and listed in March for $1.4 million.

 

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Back to Provincetown, this historic East End boathouse is, like so many good things, small and expensive. The 418 square-foot listing on Provincetown Harbor features one bedroom, parking for two, lush gardens, and a gorgeous beach for $1,595,000.

 

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This rather lovely 285-year-old was originally the Jonathan Higgins House, but is more recently known as the Margaret Stanger House for the “former owner and author of the well-known book, That Quail Robert.” Set on .54 acres, the restored 4BR, 3BA antique is “a perfect blend of old and new” with four fireplaces, a garden room, “renovated kitchen with black honed granite counter tops, gleaming wood floors throughout the house, a blend of original & refurbished from old barn wood, exposed beams believed to be taken from an old ship wreck.” Alas, good looks weren’t enough to keep the PriceChopper away and after listing in September for $825K, the Orleans abode is now hoping for $779K.

 

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Back to the Outer Cape, this sleek Wellfleet new-build hit the market in September looking for $649K. The three bedroom with a second floor “Cube room” and polished terrazzo countertops in the kitchen with beach sand and stones from Newcomb Hollow Beach is now asking $589K.

 

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Set high on a Provincetown dune, this three-bedroom by the award-winning architects of Hariri & Hariri, sisters Gisue Hariri and Mojgan Hariri, “was designed to reflect the architecture of the Gropius anchor home.” The three-bedroom, three-bath with views galore hit the market in November for $3,399,000.

 

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Located on Centerville’s historic Main Street, this 4,400 square-foot shingle-style was built in 1995 around a Victorian windmill and has walkability to the library, numerous shops, and “three pristine, sandy ocean beaches on Nantucket Sound.” The rather lovely six-bedroom overlooks a “bucolic pond and 100+ year old gardens” designed by the father of American landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted, and also has its own swimming pool. Asking price is $1,595,000.

 

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Built in 2007, this 4,347 square-foot Gambrel overlooks Barnstable Harbor and includes 5BR, 5.5BA, a beautiful kitchen, built-ins all over, multiple porches, two fireplaces, and a tricked-out laundry room. The .58 acre spread offers deeded access to the harbor and walkability to Barnstable Village for $2,500,000.

 

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Also in Barnstable Village, this barn “was originally part of a 300 acre dairy farm built by Captain Daniel Bacon in 1832″ and was moved to its current location in the 1970s where it was converted into a 4,312 square-foot single family home. Set on historic Route 6A, the four bedroom post & beam offers views of Cape Cod Bay from a very cool third floor cupola and is asking $850K.

 

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Designed in 1953 by interior designer-turned architect-turned academic Serge Chermayeff, this Truro 3BR, 2BA features soaring ceilings, a new(ish) kitchen, and two screened-in porches. Set on 3.6 “serene acres in the Cape Cod National Seashore with views of the pond and the sea,” the midcentury gem is “within easy walking distance to both a gorgeous swimming pond and the Atlantic Ocean.”

 

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Finally, to the oldest house for sale on Cape Cod. This Sandwich three-bedroom overlooking Shawme Pond dates to 1639 and features original detail galore such as multiple fireplaces and beamed ceilings. Outside, the .25 acre property includes a private dock and professional landscaping. In addition, the “classic New England village” locale means there is walkability to “shops, restaurants, Sandwich Glass Museum, Sandwich Boardwalk and Heritage Museums.” Asking price for the 376-year-old is $575,000.

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Response To The New York Times Article About Provincetown In The Off Season

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It’s a slow real estate week so I just had to repost this fb comment that Rob Anderson wrote in response to The New York Times Article. It hits every single high point about our incredible little town in the off season. A must read!

 

 

 

by ROB ANDERSON

Owner/Operator of Canteen and Happy Camper – Provincetown

In response to a December 20, 2015 article in The New York Times by Katharine Q. Seelye

“When others get angry, they scream, they fight, they protest. I write. Here goes. It’s long, I know. I’m sorry. But I hope, by the end, it illustrates an important point. Thanks for indulging me:

A Question of Focus

Six years ago, a reporter from The New York Times traveled to Provincetown in the beginning of January and declared in the newspaper of record that “even in winter, Provincetown shines.” While reporter Matt Gross found himself “stunned” by the relative silence of Commercial Street — and, honestly, who hasn’t? — after poking around our little village, he found a town not in desolation, but “hibernation”: quiet but lively, with guest houses offering “bargain” deals, restaurants serving “fantastic” fare, galleries showing “legendary” art, and stores offering “jaunty” goods. In fact, by spending time at the tip of Cape Cod in the winter, Gross seemed to have gained a new appreciation of the place, to have found something special and unique and unexpected. He stumbled upon “a land of quiet bargains, where simpler pleasures emerge from the frenzy of summertime.”

Today, the paper returns to our town during the same time of year. But what Gross had seen as a “laid-back scene” six years ago, Katharine Seelye now labels a “deserted,” “hallowing out” “Potemkin village.” In Seelye’s Provincetown, stillness is emptiness, quietness is vacantness, and resiliency is desperation. Seelye took that same drive down deserted Commercial Street — but then opted out of the pesky “poking around” part. “There are the store facades and about five people,” as she quotes one resident as saying. The images accompanying the piece drive home Seelye’s view of our town as one in distress: a clichéd picture of a boarded up second home; a clichéd picture of a gray, weary looking resident; a cliché picture of two men playing pool in an empty-looking bar. (Look, I get it: I spent 10 years in the halls of newspapers and opinion magazines. Writers pick an argument and drive it home. But that only works when the argument is solid, and that takes real work and real reporting to ensure. Not clichés.)

Ostensibly, Seelye’s article is a news item about a measure our selectman passed last week that lowers taxes on year round residents and raises those on second homeowners. If you were to only read this article and not actually visit our town and talk to the folks here — which, of course, covers the vast majority of New York Times readers — you’d walk away thinking two things: that this is the talk of the town, and that this is the only thing we are doing in Provincetown to combat the negative effects of living in a seasonal economy. And, to be sure, I’m sure second homeowners are spending a lot of time talking about it.

But it is so far from what is actually happening on the ground here. As a restaurant owner and active participant in the life of our town, I’m fortunate to be able to interact with a lot of people day in and day out. I can say that over the past week, not one person has brought up the tax issue in the course of conversation. It’s just not that big of a deal. It’s not a game changer.

Here *is* what I have heard, and here’s what I have seen this winter:

Business is up in Provincetown. One business owner who has operated here in town for decades recently told me that he’s had the busiest December weekends he’s ever had. Weekends in particular are lively. In addition, a town that usually closes in the late fall, is making its first push to stay open until January. There’s life around here. That push convinced my partner and I to keep our restaurant open for an extra month this year. Not only that, we decided to go full out and put on a holiday market in December and January this year (more on that later). Guesthouses are reporting high booking rates. We have fireworks, a polar bear plunge, and great shows to look forward to in a few weeks.

This year, a new town manager, David B. Panagore, is breathing new life into our city government. I am only speaking from the outside, but he seems to have energized his (already hard working) staff. He’s emphasizing action and new ideas, decorum and respect, ingenuity over despair. There’s a sense of hope and optimism for the first time in a long time. In addition, we have an energetic board of selectmen who are actively trying to solve our town’s problems, coming up with new solutions instead of accepting the status quo as the only option.

Provincetown 365, a group of energetic, hard working citizens, just turned one year old. In 12 months, the group restored a beloved piece of art on our pier, re-focused our town’s conversation about housing, nudged along new forms of transportation to our town, re-imagined our streets, brought about new zoning bylaws, and, more importantly, gave people hope that things can change and get done around here if we just put our minds to it. It has started conversations that are bound to snowball and emerge as new plans of action.

We have an emerging economy of young entrepreneurs and leaders in the Outer Cape. Over the past few years, more and more young people have opened up businesses in town, and in Truro: Chequessett Chocolate, Salty Market, The Canteen/ Happy Camper, Pop+Dutch, B.xclusive, Mayflower Trolley, Kiss and Makeup Provincetown, KoHi Coffee Company, Salt House Inn/ Eben House, Nor’East Beer Garden (I’m missing many: sorry). One of our own, Julian Cyr, is running for state senate. At the holiday market here at the Canteen, we brought together a handful of young local artisans and entrepreneurs who live in town and are looking to grow their businesses: Cook’s Organics, Bleat Media, 2of2, Breakwater Goods. We have an amazing young theater troupe in the Peregrine Theatre Ensemble. We have amazing young fellows at the Fine Arts Work Center. If you don’t see all of this vibrant energy, you’re not looking very hard.

In general, people are thinking productively and proactively about how to fix our town’s ills. There’s talk of re-opening our high school. More and more people are thinking about housing — for our community, for our workers, for our homeless population. The governor’s office visited town just last week. Tom Donegan is focusing town on drug abuse and addiction. We’re talking about broadband. We’re talking about the soul and future of our town.

Last, I want to touch upon something that I can’t prove with examples and statistics, but I believe it to be true. This winter, there is a feeling of community and goodwill around town that I haven’t felt before. I felt it most palpably at our holiday market over the past two weekends. Every slice of Provincetown showed up and mingled: wide-eyed kids meeting Santa; seniors happy to share a glass of wine and a tale or two; school kids singing carols; hipsters hanging out on a lazy Sunday; locals enjoying the chance to share time together after a busy season; tourists from up Cape and Boston looking for gifts; fishermen and their families; teenagers just looking for something to do; shop owners happy to have something different to eat; folks who haven’t celebrated the holidays in years, cracking the tiniest of smiles. I saw this Provincetown — and I felt it. It felt warm and hopeful and optimistic. It felt diverse and resilient and strong. Everyone mingled together because they wanted to mingle together. We want to be a community. We want to know each other and support each other. Not bicker about each other online, or fret about each other’s tax breaks.

Any of this would have been a great opportunity for a newspaper to write a story about a quirky, vibrant community making things work in new exciting ways on the Outer Cape. About the many of us working day in and day out trying hard to cultivate the karass. (Google it.) About a new set of ideas and leaders. Instead, we get an article focused on a small new law. Taxes. Controversy. Neighbors against neighbors. A flyby.

Over the next few days, months, years, we as a community get to chose what to focus on, too. Let’s be mindful and spend our time and energy wisely. Let’s write our own intricate, complicated and beautiful story for ourselves, instead of letting this one define us down

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What $750,000 Gets You On The Cape!

Another Curbed Coparison from Jazmine at Curbed.com.
CURBED COMPARISONS
What $750,000 Buys You on Cape Cod Right Now
by Jazmine Donaldson

It’s time once again for Curbed Comparisons, where we break down what you can get at the same price point, style or size in eight different Cape and Islands neighborhoods. This week, listings for around $750,000.

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[182 Edgewater Drive East, East Falmouth via Zillow]
Here now, eight Cape Cod properties asking around$750,000 – year-round, single families, condos, a multi-family, bulldozer bait, gorgeous views, space to park a plane, on the beach, recently renovated, all decked out, recently PriceChopped, move-in ready, and ready to rent – with a little something for everyone.

FALMOUTH AIRPARK
Need a place to park your plane? This 4BR, 3BA Contemporary Colonial in Falmouth Airpark comes with a three-car garage and a 40′ x 42′ hangar. The .65 acre property is yours for $749,000.
42 AIRPARK DR, EAST FALMOUTH, MA 02536
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EAST FALMOUTH
“Looking for a waterfront summer home with a deep water dock and no bridges between it and the open ocean?” This 3BR Contemporary on Child’s River fits the bill for $749,000.
182 EDGEWATER DR E, EAST FALMOUTH, MA 02536
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WEST YARMOUTH
Unit C is a 3BR, 2.5BA oceanfront condo with views of Great Island, Lewis Bay and Nantucket Sound. The 1,408sf space features hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, 9ft ceilings, and a rather lovely kitchen for $750,000.
6 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, WEST YARMOUTH, MA 02673
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WEST DENNIS
Set on .54 acres overlooking a marsh, this 4BR, 3.5BA first listed in March for $939K. A July chop brought the ask down to $899K before being taken off the market in October. As of late November, the 4,583sf house is back hoping for $749,000.
9 RIDGEDALE LN, WEST DENNIS, MA 02670
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NORTH CHATHAM
Land ho! “Long private driveway to impressive lot with excellent elevation.” The teardown on 1.12 acres is close to Ryder’s Cove and listed for $750,000.
41 OLD MAIL RD, NORTH CHATHAM, MA 02650
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EASTHAM
This .85 acre lot includes three year-round homes with a total of eight bedrooms and five baths. Asking price is $750,000.
35 SWIFT RD, EASTHAM, MA 02642
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WELLFLEET
Here’s a stately Colonial on .55 acres with a multi-car drive-thru garage, 8-zone heating system, and three fireplaces. Asking price for the 3,510sf house is $749,900.
30 PINE FIELD RD, WELLFLEET, MA 02667
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PROVINCETOWN
Finally, to PTown. This 2BR, 1BA freestanding condo has an upside down floor plan in 580 square feet. Built in 2004, the property includes parking, a private deck and enclosed patio for $749,000.
11 COTTAGE ST, PROVINCETOWN, MA 02657
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Provincetown Trophy Sale of The Week – 23 Commercial Street $3.2M

23-25 1/2 Commercial Street is one of those special West End waterfront homes. With an oversized lot, a large swimming pool and multiple decks it is one of the most coveted waterfront properties in Provincetown.  It has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and 2,758 square feet. It was listed t $3.499M and sold for $3.2M.

 

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MLS COPY: Waterfront Home in Far West End..this 2758 sf, 3 bedroom, 31/2 bath single family home has been lived in and loved by the same family for 30 years. It has been the source of many wonderful memories of fun-filled times in Provincetown. This fabulous home has breathtaking views from every room…perfect for watching the sun come up and set every day. Imagine yourself relaxing and basking in the sun by the heated pool during the day or taking long walks on the beach most anytime you choose. This is truly a unique property which is sure to please anyone seeking a waterfront retreat in a very desirable location. Recent improvements include new roof, new shingles and new windows on the water side of this home. Gas heat, central A/C, private beach access, and ample parking. It doesn’t get much better than this!

 

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Provincetown Sale Of The Week – 172 Bradford Street #3

 

172 Bradford Street is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath freestanding condo with 1,054 square feet. It had an asking price of $649,000 and sold for $630,000. This condo is a very special property!

 

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MLS COPY: Newly Constructed in 2007 and set back from the street, this Free Standing Cottage has many upgrades including custom woodwork, windows, & high efficiency HVAC system. The open floor plan features a kitchen with granite counters, cherry cabinetry & stainless appliances. Dining area and living room open onto a great front porch. The 2nd floor master bedroom has peaks of the bay & wonderful light, a master bath with kohler bath fixtures, marble tile, & unique mesh metal tile floor. The 2nd sleeping area has a private bath with custom tiled shower, marble floor and Duravit fixtures, 2 closets, laundry area & storage on the lower level. Legal one bedroom home but lives as a 2. Besides the porch, there is a front lawn, a private blue stone patio in the rear, perennial gardens, a well for irrigation, shed for storage & 2 car parking.

 

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Open House At 26 Alden Street Condominiums

Please join us this Saturday for a tour of these new homes and experience the incredible transformation of Provincetown’s beloved Grace Gouveia Building.

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Listing Of The Week – 6 Pilgrims Landing $3.4M

6 Pilgrims Landing is a 2,462 square foot three bedroom three bath stunning Hariri modernist masterpiece being marketed at $3.399M. We have watched this house over that past few years and am so glad we are getting a close look  at it.

 

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MLS COPY: Magnificence Personified!This contemporary home designed by award winning architects Gisue and Mojgan Hariri sits at the tip of Provincetown.Sited high on a dune to take advantage of the panoramic views of the beautiful salt marsh,the mile long breakwater and Cape Cod bay.The home was designed to reflect the architecture of the Gropius anchor home. Stepping into the interior of the house you’re immediately enveloped by the soaring height of the ceilings,and beautiful views enhanced by the walls of glass.This floor encompasses the stunning master suite, guest bedroom and bath connected by a suspended steel and glass bridge. Heading down a flight of stairs is the main living area comprised of a chef style kitchen and dinning area,living room with a dramatic floor to ceiling fireplace and a third bedroom and bath. This home is a work of art!

 

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