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Listing broker remarks

RIDING LIGHTS, named for the navigation lights used to illuminate anchored vessels at night, is a rare waterfront offering in North Truro. This iconic 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath home, originally built in the 1920s and thoughtfully expanded over the years, blends historic character with an extraordinary coastal setting. Its distinctive stucco exterior and conical architectural design captured the attention of renowned artist Edward Hopper, who painted the home in the 1930s. The heavily vegetated dune face provides natural stability while enhancing privacy, and a private walkway leads to a pristine sandy beach. Enjoy sweeping views of Provincetown, Cape Cod Bay, the Sagamore Bridge, and the mainland beyond. A truly exceptional legacy property, RIDING LIGHTS offers the rare opportunity to own an important piece of Truro history and create cherished memories for generations to come— Thomas D. Brown RE Associates

Key details

  • 2,858 sq ft
  • 1.51 acres
  • 6 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 1920 built
  • $1,312 / sq ft
  • $20,037 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠7⁠9⁠0⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
41 Pond Road
Town
Truro, MA
ZIP
02652
Deed (Bk/Pg)
31679 / 194

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Neighborhood: Truro

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.