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.
31 Creek Rd. SOLD, $1.175M, 3/3, 1,712 sf.
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)
67 Franklin St #B, AVAILABLE, $789K, 1/3, 1,002 sf.
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.
70 Franklin St. U/A, $1.349M, 3/3, 1,712 sf.11 Race Rd, U/A, $1.350M, 3/3, 1,700 sf.
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.
72 A Commercial Street, U/A, $950K, 2/2, 863 sf.72 B Commercial SDt U/A, $1.3M, 4/1, 1,637 sf.
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.
29 Point St. AVAILABLE, $1.349M, 4/5, 3,300 sf.9 Pont St. U/A, $1.695M, 3/4, 1,641 sf.
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.
19 Turnstone Road is four bedroom four bath contemporary in the Shearwater neighborhood of Truro. It is on an acre+ lot and has 4,022 square feet. It is being marketed for $1.249M
MLS Remarks: Private, serene, and spacious best describes this beautifully renovated contemporary home in the sought after neighborhood of Shearwater. Surrounded by lush flower gardens, this 4 bedroom 4 bathroom home as been tastefully updated and designed for the discriminating buyer looking to come and enjoy their beach house getaway without having to do any work. Come and relax at the private beach, have fun at the tennis courts, or entertain on one of your outdoor extended decks. There are 2 possible master bedrooms, Central air, outdoor shower, patio, family room, living room, laundry room, garage, multiple gardens, kitchen/dining area, and many more amenities for you discover. Convenient to Provincetown airport and major roadways so you can come down and start enjoying this spectacular home! Listing courtesy of Robert Paul Properties.
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.
TheFar West End is not really that far, but for ease of differentiation thats what we’ll call it. From West Vine Street west to the Moors and north of Bradford Street there is a ton of real estate activity going on.
One of the busiest neighborhoods is the four corners at West Vine and Bradford Extension. The 51-57 West Vine Townhouses are finally done after several years of building. The last one is 53 W Vine #D, a 2/3 with 1,182 square feet and is $949K. These properties have anchored this neighborhood with solid sales and high quality since their launch.
Victors (Marcus Builders) condos at the top of the hill on Bradford Street EXT have done extremely well in sales and resales. 162 Bradford Street #2 is a recent resale that just sold for $1.350M. It is a 3/6 with 2,640 sf. (pic)
162 Bradford St EXT #2, sold $1.350M.
Bayberry Avenue , Blueberry Avenue, Creek Round Hill Road and Pilgrim Heights Road make up the wooded more suburban (in a wonderful way) West End. Many lots are a third of an acre and the wooded landscape and rolling hills create a very desirable landscape. With their proximity to the water and to downtown Provincetown these streets provide an ideal summer retreat and for many a year round home.
These West End neighborhoods are the best on the Cape. The wide variety of architectural styles and prices make it an ideal location and the proximity to the bay and ocean beaches and downtown Provincetown make it especially desirable.
Next week we’ll focus on the Far East End and all the activity thats happening in those neighborhoods.
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.
