72A Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657 (MLS# 22604730)

72A Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657

$2,695,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,042 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,000 Status: Pending
Current Price: $2,695,000 List Date: 9/18/2026 Last Modified: 9/30/2026

Overview

Description

A Provincetown icon. Two centuries of art, history, and extraordinary design. Featured in ELLE DECOR, 72A Commercial Street is a single family home that presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to own one of Provincetown's most distinctive and storied properties. Originally built around 1800 as the workshop of noted shipbuilder Sol Nickerson, the historic structure evolved over the next two centuries from workshop to artist's studio to an extraordinary private residence, its history intertwined with Provincetown's own evolution from seafaring village to legendary artists' colony. Set back off Commercial Street's west end along one of Provincetown's rare grass lanes, the setting feels almost impossibly romantic. The house and its spectacular garden have become among the most photographed and painted scenes in Provincetown, appearing in artwork throughout town and even serving as the backdrop for a Gucci campaign. Beyond the gate, layers of flowers and greenery provide color through e ...

Supplements: The home has been completely and meticulously overhauled, marrying its historic soul with the comforts of modern living. The structure was raised three feet and placed on an entirely new foundation, with all new systems and central heating and air conditioning. A private rear patio surrounded by additional gardens extends the living outdoors, while ...

Listing Details MLS# 22604730

Contract Info

Original List Price
2999999
List Price/SqFt
2586.37

Legal and Taxes

Street #
72A
Street Name
Commercial
Street Suffix
Street
County
Barnstable
Town
Provincetown
Village
Provincetown
State
MA
Zip Code
02657
Tax ID
PROV M:6-2 B: L:61-0
Estimated Annual Taxes
8472
Tax Year
2026
Building Assessments
668500
Total Assessment
1382100
Title Reference - Book
10930
Title Reference - Page
326
Underground Fuel Tank
No
Lead Base Paint
No
Asbestos
No
Flood Ins Required
No
Mass Use Code
101 - Residential, single family
Nitrogen Sensitive Area
No

General Property Info

Comp Sale YN
No
Region
Outer Cape
Zoning
RES2
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
2020
Renovated
Yes
Year Renovated
2020
Total Finished Space
1042
Field Card SqFt
986
Additional Finished Space
56
Additional SqFt Source
Plans
Basement
No
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Style
Antique
Private Pool
No
Private Dock
No
Leased Land
No
Lot Size SqFt
2000
Lot Size Source
Deed
Acres
0.05
Irregular
No
Association
No
Garage
No
# of Parking Spaces
Yes
Year Round
Yes
Bedrooms - Total
2
Baths - Full
Yes
Baths - Half
Yes
Baths - Total
2
Separate Living Qtrs
No
Golf Course Front
No
Golf Course View
No
Waterfront
No
Waterview
Yes
Water Body View
Provincetown Harbor
Waterview Type
Bay/Harbor
Miles to Beach
0 - .1
Mi. to Beach Comments
Beach is across the street
Fireplace
Yes
# Fireplaces
Yes
Warranty Available
No
Property Includes Recording Devices
No

Status Change Info

Estimated Selling Date
2026-11-13
Under Contract Date
2026-09-30

Baths Per Level

Baths - Level 1
Yes
Baths - Level 2
Yes

Convenient To

Convenient to Water Body 1
Provincetown Harbor

More Information

DPR Eligibility

DPR Eligible
No

Property Features

Street Description: Public Special Listing Cond: None Architectural Style: Other Year Built Desc: Actual Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter; Crawl Space Lot Features: Fenced/Enclosed Neighborhood Amen: Beach Access; Landscaping; Marina Parking Features: Assigned; Gravel; Off Street Convenient To: In Town Location; Marina; Shopping Waterview Direction: All Appliances: Countertop Range; Dishwasher; Gas Dryer; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer; Washer/Dryer Stacked Floors: Hardwood Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Exterior Features: Garden; Outdoor Shower; Private Yard Fencing: Fenced Roof Description: Shingle; Wood Siding Description: Wood Siding Sewer: Public Sewer Heating: Electric Cooling: Central Air Fuel Type: Electric; Natural Gas; Oil Water: Public Hot Water: Tankless Water Heater Hot Water Source: Natural Gas
IDX
Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Brian Burns
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: September - 30 - 2026
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