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.
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
MLSRemarks: 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.
29 Bayberry Avenue is a three bedroom two and one half bath single family home on a .40 acre lot in the West End neighborhood of Meadowview Heights. This charming and comfortable reverse floor plan Colonial is sited on the cleared flat lot surrounded by trees. This house has 1,632 square feet.
The Great Room has high vaulted ceilings running the full length of the house with loads of windows and a full width deck directly off the living room. There are multiple sitting areas, and a separate dining area in this airy bright space. There are views of the conservation land behind the property. There are rich hardwood floors throughout and a brick fireplace anchors the east end of the room The kitchen has lots of wood cabinets and a sweet dining island. There is a half bath on this floor too.
On the first floor there is an en suite master bedroom. The master bath has a double vanity. The two guest bedrooms share a full bath. All have plenty of closet space and good light. There is an attached one car garage too. The multipurpose full basement has interior as well as exterior access. Oil baseboard heat and gas cooking. Split system A/C on the main level.
294 Bradford Street is a three bedroom five bath home providing a mid construction opportunity for the buyer to chose the final finishes. It has more than an acre of land and 2,676 square feet of living space. It is being offered t $1.549M.
MLS Remarks: Make this East End New Construction your own! 3 bed, 5 bath home. 3 full ba with radiant heat/2 half. 2 car heated garage and parking for 3 additional cars in drive. The Main level has 3 en-suite bedrooms, one with winter peeks of the bay. Upstairs is an open living/dining/kitchen with half bath. The living room features a propane fireplace and views of the Bay. Sliders off the dining room lead out to a deck and stairs lead up to a patio with views of the Bay. The land is on 1.1 acres of land and connected to the sewer. Plenty of land to build a guest cottage or artist studio. conduits and piping run up the property. Make this home your own and choose the wood flooring, countertop material, appliances and more. Under eaves storage and access to an attic for additional storage. Central air/forced hot air propane heat. Short walk to the tennis courts and gallery district. Nice stroll to the center of town. Add your style and move right in! Listing courtesy of Raveis Real Estate.
Winter is here. Christmas and New Year are past and the real “off season” has begun – but construction continues unabated on several fronts in our little village. East End and West End – the rush is on finish these projects by spring.
What I love seeing is the quality of buildings that are going up – many replacing wonderful older houses, but doing so with attention and respect to the past and with quality materials and thoughtful siting by incredible tradesman.
Before and after pictures are so intriguing. Sometimes projects look vwery similar to the original, other times you wouldn’t recognize the buildings except that they are at the same address.
44 Franklin Street, was a sweet 645 square foot single family house with one bedroom and two bathrooms. It sold in June of 2017 for $650K. It sits on a large 5,227 square foot lot and is being nicely renovated into a larger house, perhaps into two units.
294 Bradford Street is one of those historic parcels that goes all the way through from Bradford street to Route 6. A beautiful house is being built on the Bradford Street end of the lot. The lot lot sold for $267,500 in June of 2017.
199 Bradford Street was a wonderful old two family Victorian home that sold in 2017 for $560K. It had three bedroms and two baths with 2000 square feet. The transformation is exceptional.
#21 Pilgrim Heights Road is a beautifully sited water view lot that sold in 2017 for $1.1M. It is an L shaped lot wider at the water view side. They are building a striking modern three volume home – all with water views. It is impressive and I cant wait to see the finished product.
These four 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 town.
The winter season is here. The Canteen Christmas Market is open, and Holly Folly just ended – but construction continues unabated on several fronts in our little village. East End West End – the rush is on to close in these projects so work can continue inside throughout the cold winter months.
What I love seeing is the quality of buildings that are going up – many replacing wonderful older houses, but doing so with attention and respect to the past and with quality materials and thoughtful siting by incredible tradesman.
Before and after pictures are so intriguing. Sometimes projects look very similar to the original, other times you wouldn’t recognize the buildings except that they are at the same address.
I have selected what I think are the most interesting builds below. Some are close to completed, others have just started. I’ll keep updating my blog as these projects progress and report on others that begin.
6 Atwood Avenue is an iconic West End property. It sold in 2016 for $1.420M. The current owners have done one of the best renovations of its kind in the West End. It is a very special property nestled into the fabric of Atwood Avenue.
6 Commercial Street was a rare buildable lot in the West End just yards from the water at the Moors. It sold for $610K in March of 2019. A beautiful house has been built on the lot and is close to being finished.
28 Cottage Street is a four family house that sold in February of 2018 for $1.250M. It has been developed into four two bedroom condos. Two have sold and two remain available. Units #1 and #3 have sold for $605K snd $687K. Both were two bedroom two bath units with smart design and amenities.
509 Commercial Street is an iconic waterfront property in the East End just outside the Gallery District. The property originally sold in 2015 for $825K after asking $1.2M. The building, in need of total renoavation, had five bedrooms and two baths in two units. The property resold in mid-renovation this past October for $1.9M. Work continues on what is sure to be a beautiful renovation project.
51 Commercial Street is a large property directly west of the West End parking lot/boat launch. The property sold for $5M in 2017. It consists of seven dwelling units in multiple buildings and inlcudes 53 Commercial Street too. The work is ongoing but huge progress has been made. My indication is these will be rental properties. Ill keep you posted if I hear differently.
Watch for updates on jongoode.com in the weeks ahead.
So you think construction and development slow down in the off-season? No Way! There is more happening now in our neighborhoods than in past years – and that’s saying lot. I’ll be writing about many of these different projects keeping my eye on them over then few months. It’s interesting to see how development is changing th landscape but in many ways keeping it exactly the same.
For instance 6 Pleasant Street below sold in November 2018 for $750,000. Work began almost immediately and without any noticeable change to volume or footprint – Look at it now! It has retained its original size and perhaps added half a floor on top. It has not officially been listed for sale but is rumored that when it is it will be somewhere above $1.5M.
122 Commercial Street is a well known and iconic (excuse the word – but it’s true) building at the hook of Commercial Street across from the Coast Guard. Station. It sold for $1.5M in February of 2018. The very able Cape Tip Builders are renovating the building, after lifting it, into what is sure to be a fabulous small development. We’ll keep you posted.
72A Commercial Street was already one of the most charming West End cottages loctaed on the walking path between Commercial Street and Tremont Street. It sold in November 2018 for $880K. It has also been recently raised and an incredible renovation is sure to follow. Sorry for the refuse laden picture – its hard to get greta pictures of constuction zones.
These three developments/renovations illustrate the incredible quality of design and construction work being done in Provincetown. I’ll bring you many more examples in the next few weeks.
3 Kendall Lane is a four unit property in the East End. It has five bedrooms, five baths and 1,887 square feet. It is being marketed for $1.695M.
MLS Remarks: Savvy investors take note of this unique opportunity to own a 2,887 sqft 5br/5ba 4-unit association located on a 9,583 sqft corner lot just few hundred feet from the town landing with direct beach access. Offered for the first time in 43 years, the current owners formed the association in 2015 and have rented each unit to year-round tenants. Unit 1 is a 450 sqft 1br/1ba freestanding cottage with a generous exclusive use yard area fronting on Bradford Street. Unit 2 is a well maintained 231 sqft studio with an exclusive use yard area off the Northeast side of the property. Unit 3 is a spacious 2-story 1,773 sqft 2br/2ba with peeks of the Bay, beautiful floors, an expansive exclusive use backyard, and exudes old Provincetown charm. Unit 4 (not pictured) is a 433 sqft 1br/1ba with an exclusive use side deck. Live in one and rent the others or reconfigure the main building to a 4br/4ba residence with a detached guest cottage. Listing courtesy of Kinkin Grover Real Estate.
17 Point Street is a newly built home on Point Street in the West End. It has three bedrooms and four baths and 1,976 square feet. The house was marketed for $2.395M and sold for $1.9M.
MLS REMARKS: Wind your way down Point Street, in the heart of the historic West End, and find this newly built treasure nestled into the hill. Thoughtfully designed with a nod to the history of the neighborhood, this brand new home mixes the aesthetic charms of old Provincetown with the conveniences of modern day construction. A perfect floorplan for entertaining, you’ll delight in the spacious feel of the living level. The kitchen features Miele appliances, quartz counters, and custom cabinetry, and the custom milled reclaimed Heart Pine slab island sits at its center. The dining room features a built in banquette, with a large heart pine table that seats up to 10, surrounded by extra tall windows.
On a clear day, you can see Long Point Light from the dining room. After dinner, retire to the living room where you will enjoy the warmth from the gas fireplace, and the smartly designed built ins that flank it. Adding to the rich feel of the first floor are crown moldings, 9 foot ceilings, wide plank oak flooring and the use of reclaimed hand hewn beams to tie the rooms together. Upstairs, each of the three bedrooms has its own full bath. The baths feature tiled surrounds, marble floors and custom lighting. The master suite offers plenty of space to spread out, and features a large master bath, a walk in closet, and a reading nook with rooftop and water views. Also on the second floor, a laundry room, complete with utility sink and closet storage. Outside, a blue stone patio offers private space for outdoor dining or follow the path up the hill to an intimate stone terrace and enjoy sweeping views of the bay.
