157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 (MLS# 22206310)

$2,950,000
157 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
MLS# 22206310
5 beds  |  3 baths  |  2121 sqft
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Welcome to 157 Commercial Street. Front of house faces the bay.
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Welcome to 157 Commercial Street. Front of house faces the bay. Prime West End location. Town landing to beach just steps away. 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Side entry, 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Norman Mailer's corner table every Saturday evening. Rebuilt fireplace in bar area. 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Prep sink in kitchen. Water view from kitchen. SubZero fridge. Professional Thermador Range. 6 burners plus griddle with double oven. Operable skylights brighten the kitchen. Custom cabinetry built in England. 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Laundry concealed in kitchen. 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Dining room fireplace features a beehive oven. 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Living room which faces water and courtyard. 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Primary Suite. Original chimney. Vaulted Ceilings. 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Primary bath, Hall to guest room. 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Guest room. Outside entrance to guest room with stairs to courtyard. View from second floor landing. 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Guest bath. 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Private courtyard. Private courtyard. Outdoor dining area. Peek at water from courtyard. Outdoor living. House on right. Public access to beach steps away. Stairs to Public Beach Access which is steps from property. View from Beach. 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 Enclosed outdoor storage area off kitchen. First Floor Plan. 157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657

Property Description
Provincetown's rich history has long been a major draw for those seeking a home on Cape Cod and this unique West End property is brimming with centuries of lore. When this house was built, before the construction of Commercial Street, the harbor and beach were the main thoroughfares. This history is reflected in the orientation of the home, with the front door facing the water. Just inside, three chimneys converge to create an old-fashioned ''Snug Harbor,'' where sailors and fishermen would stop in to warm up. Thought to have been built in the mid-1700s, the property is also rumored to have been a safe house on the underground railroad. Amongst the owners through the years were a sea captain's family in the 1800s, a well-known artist in the 1900s, and a string of successful restaurateurs beginning in the late 1970s. Most recently, the home was known as the popular and acclaimed Martin House where Norman Mailer was a frequent patron. The conversion back to a residence began in 2010, with meticulous care taken to restore and preserve the rich history while updating all of the inner workings. The moment you enter, you'll be enchanted and transported by the period details: golden pine

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Contract Info
Status: Active
Original List Price: 2950000
List Price: $2,950,000
Current Price: $2,950,000
List Price/SqFt: 1390.85
List Date: 2022-12-26
Facilitator Comm: 1
Facilitator Comm Type: %
Buyer Broker Commission: 2.5
Buyer Broker Commission Type: %
Compensation Type: Gross
Legal and Taxes
Street #: 157
Street Name: Commercial
Street Suffix: Street
County: Barnstable
Town: Provincetown
Village: Provincetown
State: MA
Zip Code: 02657
Tax ID: 6-4-3-0
Annual Taxes: 11903
Tax Year: 2023
Building Assessments: 1161100
Total Assessment: 1990500
Title Reference - Book: 24688
Title Reference - Page: 348
Lead Base Paint: Unknown
Flood Ins Required: No
Mass Use Code: 101 - Residential, single family
General Property Info
Region: Outer Cape
Sub-Area: West End-Ptown
Zoning: TCC
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1800
Renovated: Yes
Year Renovated: 2020
Total Finished Space: 2121
Field Card SqFt: 2121
Total Rooms: 6
Stories: 2
Style: Antique
Private Pool: No
Private Dock: No
Lot Size SqFt: 2614
Lot Size Source: Field Card
Acres: 0.06
Irregular: No
Approximate Road Frontage: 38
Garage: No
Year Round: Yes
Bedrooms - Total: 5
Baths - Full: 3
Baths - Total: 3
Separate Living Qtrs: No
Waterfront: No
Waterview: Yes
Water Body View: Cape Cod Bay
Waterview Type: Bay/Harbor
Miles to Beach: 0 - .1
Fireplace: Yes
# Fireplaces: 5
Warranty Available: No
Leased Land: No
Property Includes Recording Devices: No
Remarks & Misc
Public/Internet Remarks: Provincetown's rich history has long been a major draw for those seeking a home on Cape Cod and this unique West End property is brimming with centuries of lore. When this house was built, before the construction of Commercial Street, the harbor and beach were the main thoroughfares. This history is reflected in the orientation of the home, with the front door facing the water. Just inside, three chimneys converge to create an old-fashioned ''Snug Harbor,'' where sailors and fishermen would stop in to warm up. Thought to have been built in the mid-1700s, the property is also rumored to have been a safe house on the underground railroad. Amongst the owners through the years were a sea captain's family in the 1800s, a well-known artist in the 1900s, and a string of successful restaurateurs beginning in the late 1970s. Most recently, the home was known as the popular and acclaimed Martin House where Norman Mailer was a frequent patron. The conversion back to a residence began in 2010, with meticulous care taken to restore and preserve the rich history while updating all of the inner workings. The moment you enter, you'll be enchanted and transported by the period details: golden pine
Directions to Property: Commercial Street west to 157.
Property Features
Street Description: Paved; Public
Special Listing Cond: None
Year Built Desc: Unknown/Mixed
Basement Description: Cape Cod; Interior Access; Partial
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Parking Description: Space Rental
Beach Description: Bay; Harbor
Beach Ownership: Public; None
Floors: Wood; Other
Exterior Features: Garden; Patio
Roof Description: Pitched; Shingle; Wood
Siding Description: Shingle
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating: Forced Hot Water; Other
Cooling: Fixed Wall System
Fuel Type: Propane Gas
Water: Town Water
Hot Water: Tank
Hot Water Source: Propane Gas
Supplements
flooring, beamed ceilings, several fireplaces, and wood-paneled walls that evoke a past era. As a nod to the many fine chefs who cooked there, the kitchen has been stunningly renovated and features custom-built cabinetry from England, a 6-burner with griddle/double-oven Thermador range, Fisher and Paykel dishwashers and SubZero refrigerator and wine fridge. Upstairs, find the primary suite plus two additional bedrooms, one with views of the water. Outside, a brick courtyard offers privacy with 1,200 sq. ft. of outdoor living space, complete with peeks of the harbor. Become part of this property's legacy as its next steward.

Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Agent: Emily Flax

Last Updated: December - 27 - 2022

157 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 - MLS# 22206310

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