$1,765,000
SOLD MAY 9, 2025

353 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,252 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$784 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

83 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a marina
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts
  • Medical Services
  • No HOA
  • Property is near shops

About This Home

As of May 2025

Located in the heart of Provincetown, directly across from the public library, 353 Commercial Street is a landmark property steeped in local history. Once home to the renowned Tirca Karlis Gallery and later the Kennedy Studio, this iconic building offers a rare mixed-use opportunity. Perched atop a hill, enjoy breathtaking views of Provincetown Harbor and the charming rooftops below. The first floor features a high-traffic retail space, while the second and third floors offer a light-filled two-bedroom, two-bath residence, complete with substantial office space and unique view over Commercial Street. Water views abound, both from the interior and the expansive decks on the second and third floors. The new roof and significant foundation work completed in recent years add to the property's value. With a walk-out basement offering storage or refinishing potential, this property is perfect for a prime investment or conversion into a stunning single-family home. Betterment paid in full. Seller welcomes offers with requests for buyer concessions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Isi Georgiev

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty License #9539169 Listed on: 01/01/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Tourgee

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,627

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Property is zoned TCC

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,252 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Property is near a marina
  • Property is near shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12160

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Medical Services

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,627

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Has Basement: Interior Entry, Full
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Directions: Commercial Street across from the library.
  • Garage Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Bike Path, Medical Facility, Shopping, Public Tennis, Marina, In Town Location, Conservation Area
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Property Condition: Actual
  • Roof: Asphalt

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: TCC
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1742
  • Parcel #: 12160
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1900

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5627

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2012
Sold by
Rissland Fred G and Rissland Patricia C
Bought by
Leonard Andrew
Current Estimated Value
$1,534,507

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2009
Sold by
Kennedy Edward J and Maloof Janet L
Bought by
Kennedy Edward J and Kennedy Robert E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1994
Sold by
Schachter Sherman O
Bought by
Richter Arthur H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1988
Sold by
Calomiris Angela J
Bought by
Angels Grp Rt
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $294,000 --
Deed $294,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Land Court Massachusetts -- --
Deed $110,000 --
Deed $110,000 --
Deed $975,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,323,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $120,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $60,900 Commercial
Previous Owner $210,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $99,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Sold $1,765,000 -5.9% $784 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
01/01/2025 01/01/25 For Sale $1,875,000 -- $833 / Sq Ft
Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,627 $1,078,000 $574,400 $503,600
2024 -- $1,027,300 $547,300 $480,000
2023 $0 $933,300 $476,000 $457,300
2022 $0 $724,100 $342,200 $381,900
2021 $0 $681,900 $311,100 $370,800
2020 $0 $671,200 $311,100 $360,100
2019 $0 $638,100 $302,100 $336,000
2018 $0 $594,800 $288,700 $306,100
2017 -- $579,300 $283,100 $296,200
2016 -- $591,700 $305,400 $286,300
2015 $4,260 $577,200 $299,400 $277,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22500003

Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®

APN: PROV-000012-000001-000006