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Listing broker remarks

Tracing its roots to a classic Cape house and fishing shack in Provincetown's historic West End, this remarkable waterfront residence was elevated and transformed through an extensive restoration that preserved its authentic architectural character while reimagining the property for a new generation. Structural pilings and timbers salvaged from Boston's famed Jimmy's Harborside Restaurant were masterfully incorporated into the staircase and ceiling details. Rich pine floors, a rugged fieldstone fireplace, a custom Vermont marble kitchen with a soapstone island, a generous pantry, a waterfront dining room, and a harbor-facing sitting room define the interior layout. A rare and defining feature is the property's extraordinary private dock--the largest associated with any single-family residence in Provincetown--extending approximately 70 feet into the harbor and providing an unparalleled connection to the waterfront.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 3,688 sq ft
  • 3,211 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 1900 built
  • $3,252 / sq ft
  • $45,568 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠7⁠4⁠0⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
71 Commercial Street
Town
Provincetown, MA
ZIP
02657
Deed (Bk/Pg)
24955 / 32

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Provincetown Historic District

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Neighborhood: Provincetown

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.