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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9 Point Street is a three bedroom four bath single family home with 1,641 square foot. Point Street has become a localized hot bed of development, all of it done beautifully. it is being marketed for $1.695M.
MLS Remarks: You’ll be charmed by this lovely historic Floater on one of Provincetown’s most special West End lanes. Expanded and renovated just 3 years ago, the home has a wonderful floorplan with a large and private 1st floor master suite. The chef’s kitchen has gas cooking and is great for entertaining, with a large granite covered center island. The living room and dining room combo is warmed by gas fireplace and period built ins. The master suite overlooks the garden and has a large walk in closet and en suite marble bath. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms and 2 additional full baths plus a bonus den area. A large screened porch allows for additional entertaining area, or peaceful afternoons with a book. Outside, a gardener’s delight with a ample plantings and a patio. Basement & shed storage. 3 parking. Listing courtesy of Atlantic Bay Sothebys Intl Real Estate.
73 Commercial Street is a one of a kind waterfront home in the West End. It is a three bedroom four bathroom home with 2,426 square feet. It sold for $3.260M and had an original list price of $3.499M.
MLS REMARKS: Spend your summer on the Provincetown West End waterfront overlooking historic Captain Jack’s Wharf, with magnificent views of the harbor out to the tip of Cape Cod, Long Point Light House. This 2015 renovated antique has all the amenities and quality finishes awaiting you, your friends and family.Three large bedrooms with en suite baths on three separate floors: each with waterfront decks for entertaining. A total of 2426 square feet of living space sits on a 5358 square foot lot.Property includes generous water frontage and direct access to the beach.Love boating? Moor your boat right out front; plus plenty of room to store all your water toys.From the chef’s stainless steel kitchen with Sub Zero refrigerator, full size Liebherr wine fridge (300 bottles) and Bertazzoni range; to the walled decorative gas fireplace in the dining area; to the exquisite expansive 1st fl outdoor entertaining deck and professionally landscaped yard. This property must be seen to be appreciated.
664R Commercial Street #1 is a free standing condo in a three unit development high atop a hill in the East End. It is a two bedroom three bath condo with 1,560 square feet. It sold for $980K with a listing price of $1.059M.
MLS Remarks: Panoramic water views. New construction single family Cape. East End hilltop setting with only two other homes. Reverse floor plan with living dining and kitchen on top. Open to a deck that runs the full width of the home. A gas fireplace, a half bath and a handy kitchen pantry complete the upper level. There are two master suites each with a full bath on the first floor. Both open to another large deck and there are good water views from this level as well. A large hall with an alcove for a home office and a laundry room complete this level. Full basement. Red oak hardwood floors throughout. White shaker cabinets in kitchen and bathrooms with granite counters. Subway tile showers. Central AC. Just about ready for occupancy.
14 Bradford Acres Road #A is a charming two bedroom 925 square foot condo in the Thistlemore Road area of the East End. It has three wonderful outside spaces including a three season screened in porch perched above conservation land. It is being marketed for $529K.
MLS REMARKS: Set in an idyllic hilltop setting in the East End, this two bedroom condo has a relaxed and comfortable vibe. A three-season, screened-in porch off the living room provides a lovely extension of the living space and is bordered by bird-filled conservation land. The main level has a living room and a separate dining area with a gas fireplace. The good-size kitchen has a window breakfast bar and stainless appliances. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a full bath and a large private deck for sunning, reading and relaxing. A full-length front ”farmers” porch adds to the outdoor options. Other amenities include two full parking spaces and an exclusive-use side yard. There is a common washer and dryer and extra storage in an adjacent building. Weekly rentals and pets for owners.
The living/dining room has two sets of sliders to the three season porch. The country kitchen has a comfy breakfast bar that looks out to the side yard and beyond.
The three season porch extends the living area and is the perfect place for reading, dining or just relaxing.