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Tiniest Cape Cod Microhomes – Curbed.com

Fun post by Jazmine at Curbed.com.

Meet the 10 Tiniest Cape Cod Microhomes of 2014

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 2014 Curbed Awards.
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It’s time to squeeze into Cape Cod’s tiniest listings of 2014. From a wicked wee 162-square-feet to a rather roomy 296-square-feet, here are 10 microhomes that will no doubt cause a shudder amongst claustrophobics, micro-living haters and/or McMansion lovers.

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Kicking off in Truro, this cute 296-square-foot cottage condo with expansion potential (boo!) was listed for $249,000.

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Currently a lovely little cottage, this Chatham “investment property”has “growth opportunity” to add a two-bedroom rental. The 288-square-footer hit the market asking $299,000 and is now hoping for $274,000.

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Water views, access to a private beach on Cape Cod Bay and 272-sq.-ft.were looking for $199,000 in Truro.

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Breakfast in bed is available in this wicked tiny, as in 252-sq-ft., West Yarmouth cottage condo for $79,900.

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Behold, beachy micro-living overlooking Cape Cod Bay. This adorable250-sq.-ft. cottage condo at Truro’s Sutton Place was asking $299,000

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Located next to Truro Vineyards (!!), this 234-sq.-ft. studio condo – with the smallest kitchen sink ever – hit the market in early May for $99,000 and by the end of the month, had sold for $92,000. Cheers!

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When we wrote about this Commercial Street condo back in March, the198-square-footer had been pricechopped down to $219,900. By June, a buyer had squeezed into the place for $196,000.

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Built in 1900, this “sweet attached cottage, known as Cormorant offers a piece of increasingly rare old Provincetown charm.” The asking price for the 186-square-footer is $245,000.

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This 182-sq.-ft. West Yarmouth cottage lacks a full bathroom, but at least there’s an outdoor shower with hot and cold. Asking price is now$89,000.

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Finally, to the tiniest cottage for sale on Cape Cod. The wee West Yarmouth abode, all 162-sq.-ft., is yours for $69,900.

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Provincetown Listing Of The Week

 

19 Bangs Street is an charming  3 bedroom, 1 bath  single family house in the East End. It has 1,020 square feet with room for expansion. It is being marketed at $699K.

 

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MLS COPY: Charming home with potential for expansion located in the gallery district of Provincetown. There are three bedrooms, country style kitchen,living room and bedroom on first floor. There are two additional bedrooms on the second floor, garden area, parking, and a short stroll to town! Great location, great price, won’t last long!

 

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Provincetown Sale Of The Week

20 Montello Street is a classic  three bedroom three bathroom property with a freestanding cottage with 1,558 sf . It sold for $705K and had been marketed at $759K.

 

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MLS COPY: This classic West End single family home, with separate freestanding cottage, is sited on a quiet  side street and minutes to Commercial Street. Main level consists of living room with woodstove, large kitchen, dining area, and full bath. There are front and back staircases taking you to the two, second level bedrooms and bath with walk-in shower. There is also a large, cathedral ceiling sitting / office area on this level. Home has front and side decks, small side yard and parking for two cars. New windows recently installed in main house. Cottage has full kitchen, bath with walk-in shower, living area and sleeping loft, with propane heat and electric hot water. This is an in-town home waiting for your renovation vision and personal touches

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Provincetown Listing Of The Week

New construction hilltop home.

664 R Commercial Street #3 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom stand alone home deeded as a condo with 1,560 square feet. Sited on a hilltop in the East End the views from this beautifully designed reverse floor plan home are gorgeous. There will be two other condos built on the site. Residence #3 is being marketed for $1.250M.

 

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MLS COPY: Premier hilltop water view location off Commercial Street in the East End. New construction single family Cape with classic Nantucket dormer on the front and full dormer facing the harbor views. Upside down floor plan with great room on second floor. Open plan high end kitchen with center island, dining and living area open on to large upper deck to drink in the views. A flex room that can be used as and extension of the living area or or home office or third bedroom with ensuite bath completes the upper level. First floor features two master bedrooms with sitting area and ensuite baths. Both bedrooms open onto decks and there are some waterviews even from the ground level. Full basement. Red oak floors throughout. High end Kohler baths. FHW/propane heat, central AC. 2 parking spaces + guest parking.

 

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Provincetown Listing Of The Week

 

A great West End property, 66 Commercial Street was recently listed for sale for $2.195M.  It is a 7 bedroom main house and  a 2 unit cottage with a lot of 10,090 sf.

 

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MLS COPY: A rare and enchanting find in the desirable West End of Provincetown. The property is comprised of a seven-bedroom antique home and a freestanding two-unit cottage. It has an expansive back yard that extends along a private lane. Ample parking. A large yard awaits your creativity.

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The pictures above are of the 2 unit cottage in the rear of the property bordering on Atwood Avenue .

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October’s High Profile Closings In Provincetown

October arrived quietly but went out with a bang with five closings of properties selling for over $1M.  As mentioned in the Goode and Farmer Q3 2014 Report, the $1M+ market has been slightly behind last years figures but these closings certainly give it a shot in the arm. This segment of the market will still end up being a bit slower than last year, but these sales definetly illustrate the strong demand and the broad diversity of the $1M+ market.

27 Watsons Court sold for $1.175M.  It is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath totally renovated 3 bedroom, 3 bath house with 1,600 square feet and was originally listed for $1.279M.  MLS COPY: Completely renovated, like new, 3 Bedroom, 3 bath single family home in a quiet side street in the center of town. Master bedroom with en suite bath. Second floor hook-up for washer and dryer. State of the art kitchen with granite countertops and Bosch appliances. Wide plank wood floors, tumbled marble baths, cathedral ceilings, coffered ceilings. Cedar shingle roof, propane gas heat, central air-conditioning. New foundation, professionally landscaped private yard, new fence, paver patio, newly installed irrigation system with well. Crawl space. Gas fireplace.

Watsons Court is 1/2 block above Bradford Street near the intersection of Court Street and Bradford Street. Sorry there is no picture available.

 

101 Commercial Street sold for $1.257M, is listed as a 2 bedroom, 2 bath two family property with 760 square feet and two  legal kitchens with  decks over the water.

 

101 comMLS COPY: West End Gem! “Home At Last” is an iconic waterfront two family cottage full of charm. This home has currently two bedrooms and two legal kitchens. There is wonderful large deck on the first floor unit that sits over the water as well as a second story deck both taking in the beautiful vistas of Provincetown Harbor and Long Point! Buy a piece of Provincetown History!

If you know where Sals Place Restaurant is, this is the building next door. Truly an iconic West End landmark. Charming as can be.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

59 Harry Kemp Way sold for $1.35M having been listed for $1.379M It is s 3 bedroom, 4 bath home with 3,429 square feet.

 

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MLS COPY: No detail has been overlooked in the construction of this exquisite 3BD/3.5 BA single family dream home. Hickory floors throughout. Open floor plan living/kitchen with coffered ceiling and gas FP. Atrium doors to landscaped rear yard with hot tub. Kitchen w/custom cabinetry, 48” Thermador 8 burner cook top w/double oven, coffee maker and microwave. Granite countertops and marble backsplash. Liebherr side by side refrigerator w/wine cooler plus separate beverage station. Separate formal dining room, den and bath complete the first floor. Upstairs, there is a master suite w/gas fireplace and bathroom w/soaking tub, plus 2 additional guest bedrooms that share a bath. All bathrooms have marble & tumbled stone walls and floors. The finished basement is the perfect entertainment spot with a custom built bar and gas fireplace.

 

28 Nickerson Street sold for $1.380M having been listed for $1.495M. It is a total renovation of a previous house on the lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths and 1,705 square feet.

 

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MLS COPY: West End 2013 New Construction designed with careful attention to detail, built by Cape Associates, Inc. This beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath home has a HERS 5+Star rating for energy efficiency, 3 zone heating and cooling, propane on demand hot water, generator and surge protection. Exterior features include professional landscaping and irrigation system, 2 car cobblestone driveway and paths, low maintenance Azek trim and Ipe hardwood decking, dipped cedar shingles, enclosed outdoor shower. Interior features include Anderson windows, red birch flooring and high end finishes including Wolf dual fuel range, Subzero refrigeration, Miele dishwasher, Waterworks and Kallista kitchen, wet bar, bath fixtures and a full basement. A perfect home for entertaining complete with screened-in porch and sun deck off master bedroom.

 

52 Point Street sold for $1.6M and had been marketed for $1.895M. It is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath house with 3,212 square feet.

 

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MLS COPY: In the heart of the West End is this extraordinary home! It welcomes you with a beautiful cobblestone drive & amazing gardens. Hill-perched, it’s filled with sunlight & offers forest & water views. The main living area has numerous architectural features which set the tone for the rest of the house. Perfect for entertainment, this open plan includes a large sitting area, a well-equipped kitchen, all of which is surrounded by large windows framing the English gardens. Next to this space is a separate dining room. Just a few steps down a hallway is a private study overlooking a unique stainless steel spa. The second floor has private decks, sitting areas, master bath & a dressing room. The lower level has two bedrooms with a bath. The rooftop deck has incredible views of the bay and Herring Cove.

 

10 R Commercial Street sold for  $1.635M and had been marketed for  $1.695M. It is a 4 bedroom, 4 bath 2,914 square foot home with a separate guest suite/garage.

 

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MLS COPY: At the end of a long gravel driveway,you’ll find this one-of-a-kind property, a sanctuary of privacy,surrounded by conservation land, offering the largest parcel on Commercial Street in the West End. With a wonderful reverse design,you’ll find a large open floor plan upstairs w/a dramatic vaulted & beamed ceiling, a living room anchored by a stone FP, a formal dining area & a newly renovated chef’s kitchen. Off this level is a breezy screened porch & a sunny deck. On the 1st floor, 2 guest BRs, a full bath, & an ample master suite has French doors out to a stone patio, & a gorgeous master bath. Your guests will be charmed by the carriage house, w/its reclaimed wood floors, rounded dormers,& inviting living space. Offering the lot size of a Truro property combined with the convenience of living right in Ptown- it’s truly the best of both worlds!

As you can see each of these properties is exceptional, and each represents beautifully the distinct characteristics of different neighborhoods and styles of residences.We are so fortunate to have  this quality and variety of property in Provincetown.

 

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The Goode and Farmer Report October 2014

Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet Real Estate market 3Q2014 Figures 

 

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Stable…solid…predictable…encouraging… qualities you don’t often hear when describing second home markets, but 2014 sales-to-date are just that, and in some instances downright outstanding. While in urban areas nationally we are seeing the volatility caused by low inventory and frothy prices beginning to abate. In contrast Provincetown Truro and Wellfleet real estate markets are behaving more like mature overachievers than emotional teenagers.

Year-to-date sales through the 3Q in Provincetown were strong with condos leading the market with sales increasing 14%. The average sale price of single-family homes remained relatively flat, mostly the product of lower inventory. Provincetown had a stellar summer season once the monsoon rains of spring gave way to gorgeous and dry summer weather.

The average sale price of condos sold in Provincetown increased 3% to $446K from $432K last year, and the number of sales recorded in MLS were 14% higher than last year at 103. Sales volume increased by a 18% to $46M. The median price of condos sold also increased 20% to $426K from $354K an indicator that the belly of the market has moved up from the $400K to $600K range to the $500K to $700K range.

The average price of single-family properties sold year to date was $1.03M down a modest 1%. There were 24 single-family sales, which was down 25% from 32 last year. Total sales volume was $25M down from $33M. We continue to feel that these softer single-family numbers are being caused by the historic lack of inventory, as buyer demand remains high especially in the desirable West End and East End neighborhoods.

The $1M plus single family market remains much slower with only 6 sales and $12M in sales volume compared to 13 sales last year with a volume of $21M.

Condo inventory as of October 19 is relatively low with only 90 available with an average asking price of $515K and an average price per square foot of $604. There are 25 condos available priced between $300K and $400Kand 22 with prices between $500K and $700K

There are 47 single-family properties on the market with an average price of $1.54M and an average price per square foot of $584.

The condominium market is tracking well higher than last years. The single-family market is tracking a bit lower. Fourth quarter under agreement (pending) sales of condos are quite strong and will bolster already impressive numbers.

 

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TRURO AND WELLFLEET

The single-family home market in Truro and Wellfleet has performed better than Provincetown this year. We only track single-family home sales in these towns as their condo markets consist mostly of 3-season inventory. Single-family sales have seen incredible increases this year partly a result of the dearth of inventory in Provincetown – as well as the high average price of homes in Provincetown.

The average median sales price for single-family properties in Truro is up 14% to $625K from $550K in 2013, but the number of sales was down 22% to 29 sales this year. Even with many fewer sales, volume was only down 5% to $23M.

Wellfleet turned in the strongest performance with a 29% increase in sales to 62 units from 48 last year. The median sales price of single-family properties sold was up 4% to $494K from $476K last year. Wellfleet remains a predominantly a single-family sales market too.

Positive buyer and seller attitudes coupled with a continuation of relatively low mortgage rates (30-year-fixed rates are averaging 3.875%) and an improving economy bode well for 2015 being a great year to jump into the market.

 

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Please call or stop in if you are considering selling or buying, or if you are just curious as to what your home is worth. Our business philosophy has always been that the best-informed buyers and sellers are most satisfied with their real estate results. And that’s what we do best!

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Provincetown Sale Of The Week – 532 Commercial Street

 

532 Commercial Street recently sold for $840K.  With three bedrooms and two baths and 912 square feet it is a charming compact East End single family antique. It was being marketed for $899K.

 

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MLS COPYY: A wonderful antique East End home with three bedrooms a bonus dormered artist studio room. Two full baths refinished antique wood floors. Seasonal peeks of the water beach access in the area. Gorgeous yard with a wonderful decked back yard and two car parking. One would be proud to own this home with its stately presence on a corner lot.

 

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New Listing Of The Week

 

510 Commercial Street just came on the market at $1.695M. It is a great East End house with 4 beds and 4 baths on an 8,276 sf lot. Many of you may recognize it as it is set back well away from Commercial Street with a wonderful bricked path to the front door.

 

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MLS COPY: Enjoy water views from this iconic 4BR and 3.5BA Cape Cod home, located across from the beach and steps to the Gallery District. Tucked away on a private lot, this home overlooks a beautiful lawn with lush gardens and private patio. Steeped in charm, the home boasts a newly renovated living/entertaining space that includes a chef’s kitchen, dining room that opens up to a large treed patio, wood burning fireplace, custom built-ins, and DuChateau floors with radiant heating. The first floor also includes a private suite with its own entrance. The upper level features a master suite with views of the bay and Long Point, and two guest bedrooms, one with water views. Other amenities include split new AC system and parking for 3+ cars. This home’s sophisticated charm is a rare combination of beauty, space, and in-town living for all seasons.

 

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Iconic Days Cottages In Truro On The Market

Below is a repost of a really well done story by Zeningor Enwemeka at WBUR in Boston….and congratulations to Gregg Russo for doing a great job launching the marketing campaign for the Cottages.

For Sale: Iconic Cape Cod ‘Flower’ Cottages Near Provincetown

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WBUR Staff – Zeninjor Enwemeka, Digital Reporter, WBUR

Days Cottages in Truro. (eatswords/Flickr)

Days Cottages in Truro. (eatswords/Flickr)

BOSTON — One of Cape Cod’s most iconic properties hit the market this week, and you can now own a piece of New England history.

Days cottages (or the flower cottages), the beachfront rentals located on the way to Provincetown along Route 6A in Truro, are up for sale with a price tag of $399,000 each. Listings for the cottages call it “a once in a lifetime opportunity to pick your very own flower.”

The row of 22 identical cottages has been owned by the Days family since 1931. Each is named after a flower. There’s Daisy, Zinnia, Violet, Rose and so on. Over the last eight decades, the cottages have served as a muse for artists and photographers who came to capture the essence of the Outer Cape. Plenty of tourists have been drawn to them too over the years.

Each cottage is 420 square feet with two bedrooms and 1 bathroom, plus a private beachfront. All are listed at the same price except for the two end units. Unit 1 (Daisy) is listed at $409,000 and unit 23 (Wistaria) is listed at $429,000. (Note: There is no unit No. 13.)

A view of the Lilac condo unit at Days Cottages in Truro. (Elyssa Cohen Photography)

A view of the Rose condo unit at Days Cottages in Truro. (Elyssa Cohen Photography)

Since 1991, Joe Days has operated the cottages with his wife, Cindy. His sister, Carol, is also a partner in the business. Joe Days said the work takes a toll after so many years, and he and his wife are ready to retire and have a less stressful life.

“We’re not getting any younger,” said Days, who is 66. “My wife and I would like to get on to the next phase of our life.”

Days said he’s been part of the business since he was a kid, working 42 years in all there. He and his wife plan to spend more time at their home in Florida, but will still make the Cape their home in the summers. Days said they also plan to continue running the convenience store (Days Market) across the street from the cottages — at least for a couple more years.

But the sale of the cottages means that part of the business will no longer be in the family. Days said he and Carol decided it was a good time to sell and move on. He said other family members are not in the business.

“They’ve all got their own jobs and careers,” Days said. “The fact that somebody would have to come down and do this, I don’t know was that appealing.”

The cottage were put up for sale before in 2006, but Days said the real estate market at that time wasn’t so great, so they were taken off the market.

For Days, selling is bittersweet. He’s had several employees who have worked alongside him for years. He said those relationships have been the best thing about the business.

“Some of them have been with me for 20 years and longer,” Days said. “It makes it fun to do it and I enjoy this work. It just makes it fun when you’re working with people that you like and that like you back.”

Over the years, Days has also grown close to several customers who return year after year, and generation after generation. He said many have left Facebook messages lamenting that the cottages are being sold.

“A lot of these people are like, ‘Oh, we just started bringing our grandchildren and we thought we were going to have many years to enjoy it with them’– talk about a guilt trip,” he said with a laugh. “Some other people say, ‘Well all good things come to an end sometimes.’ ”

But the cottages are not quite coming to an end. They will just be under new ownership. The “Days Cottages” name will remain the same, but they will have the word “condominium” added to the title, according to Days.

A view of Days Cottages from the beach along Cape Cod Bay in Truro. (Elyssa Cohen Photography)

A view of Days Cottages from the beach along Cape Cod Bay in Truro. (Elyssa Cohen Photography)

The iconic look and feel of the cottages will also stay the same since the town won’t allow them to be changed, according to Gregg Russo, the realtor for the properties.

“The zoning board of appeals, when the family went to get permission to condo — which is the process in Truro — actually put a restriction on the approval that they never can be changed or altered in any manner,” Russo said.

This means the color, the flower names and the overall structure of the cottages will continue to look as they always have. Days calls that a “good thing” and said he hopes the new owners will also keep his longtime customers and continue that tradition.

The cottages cannot be occupied in the winter due to a city bylaw that limits occupancy to three seasons, according to Russo. So far, the history of the place has drawn in many inquiries. Russo said people have even called asking for specific flowers.

“There are people who want specific cottages because they’ve been coming to them [and] their grandparents came to them,” Russo said. “The opportunity to actually own an iconic piece of Truro history is so overwhelming for some of these people.”

Two of the cottages are already spoken for, according to Russo. He said he expects half will be gone within a week and plans to close all sales at the beginning of next year.

Here are more images of the iconic cottages:

An archive image of Days Cottages from the National Seashore Arhives. (Courtesy Joe Days)

An archive image of Days Cottages from the National Seashore Arhives. (Courtesy Joe Days)

There were nine cottages when the rentals opened in 1931. (Courtesy Joe Days)

There were nine cottages when the rentals opened in 1931. (Courtesy Joe Days)

Summer at Days Cottages. (Courtesy Joe Days)

Summer at Days Cottages. (Courtesy Joe Days)