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72A Commercial Street
Provincetown MA 02657 US

$2,999,999

Active Listing ID 22604730
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2 bed
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1,042 square feet
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2.00 Bath (1 Full , 1 Half)
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Lot: 0.05 Acres
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Single Family Residence

$2,999,999

Active Listing ID 22604730
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72A Commercial Street 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 every season, enveloping the house in a private, ever changing fairy tale setting just steps from the waterfront, restaurants, shops, and galleries. 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 coveted off street parking for one car is accessed from Nickerson Street, just across the grass lane. Glimpses of the water appear throughout. Inside, acclaimed interior designer David Cafiero has brilliantly reimagined the residence while preserving the history, eccentricity, and soul that make it irreplaceable. Original architectural details mingle effortlessly with rich color, vintage furnishings, collected objects, and exceptional artwork. Every room feels layered, intimate, sophisticated, and entirely original. Most extraordinarily, 72A is being offered completely turnkey, including its carefully curated furnishings and remarkable collection of art, with works painted in this very house over the last 100 plus years. The home itself once served as the painting studio of noted artist F. Coulton Waugh, adding another extraordinary chapter to its artistic provenance. There are beautiful houses, and then there are houses that could exist nowhere else. 72A Commercial Street is the latter. Shaped by more than two centuries of Provincetown history, transformed for modern living, and lovingly assembled into a home unlike any other, this is more than a remarkable residence. It is a living piece of Provincetown history, offered intact and ready for its next steward.

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Property Features

  • Facts
  • Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-type: Single Family Residence
  • Features
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Exterior Finish: Private Yard, Outdoor Shower, Garden
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood
  • Roof Type: Shingle, Wood
  • Heating Fuels: Electric (Heating), Natural Gas, Oil
  • Additional Features
  • Fireplace
  • Patio

Property

  • propertytype: Residential
  • propertysubtype: Single Family Residence
  • listprice: 2999999
  • unparsedaddress: 72A Commercial Street
  • postalcity: Provincetown
  • stateorprovince: MA
  • country: US
  • postalcode: 02657
  • bathroomsfull: 1
  • bathroomshalf: 1
  • bathroomsonequarter: 0
  • bathroomsthreequarter: 0
  • lotsizeacres: 0.05
  • lotsizeunits: Acres
  • lotsizearea: 0.05
  • livingarea: 1042
  • livingareaunits: Square Feet
  • latitude: 42.043125
  • longitude: -70.193075
  • listagentfullname: Brian Burns
  • listagentemail: brian.burns@gibsonsir.com
  • listagentkey: 3yd-CCIAORMA-u25559
  • listagentmlsid: u25559
  • listagentpreferredphone: 6173564534
  • listagentofficephone: 6173564534
  • listofficekey: 3yd-CCIAORMA-GSIR11
  • listofficemlsid: GSIR11
  • disclaimer: Copyright © 2026 Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
  • sourcesystemid: CCIAORMA
  • yearbuilt: 2020
  • listingcontractdate: 2026-09-18
  • countyorparish: Barnstable
  • parcelnumber: PROV M:6-2 B: L:61-0
  • appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Range Hood, Countertop Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • cooling: Central Air
  • constructionmaterials: Wood Siding
  • flooring: Hardwood
  • heating: Electric (Heating), Natural Gas, Oil
  • fireplaceyn: True
  • transactiontype: ForSale
  • storiestotal: 2
  • parkingtotal: 1
  • parkingfeatures: Assigned, Off Street
  • roof: Shingle, Wood
  • view: Harbor
  • waterfrontyn: False
  • franchiseaffiliation: None
  • exteriorfeatures: Private Yard, Outdoor Shower, Garden
  • architecturalstyle: Other
  • rooms: Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2
  • patioandporchfeatures: Porch, Patio, Deck
  • dock: False
  • poolprivateyn: False
  • spayn: False
  • fencing: Fenced
  • internetaddressdisplayyn: True
  • internetautomatedvaluationdisplayyn: True
  • internetconsumercommentyn: True
  • location: -70.19308, 42.043125
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Listing Changed: 9/19/2026 11:06:12 AM GMT
Source Updated Date: 9/20/2026 12:51:09 AM GMT

Courtesy of: Brian Burns, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, brian.burns@gibsonsir.com

Copyright © 2026 Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.