PROVINCETOWN The Iota cottage is a truly unique East End property and one of the most photographed buildings in town. This charming one bedroom plus loft property, part of the Bayshore Condominium complex, has been renovated inside and out and is offered tastefully furnished. The interior space features a vaulted ceiling in the living room with skylight, a cozy wood burning fireplace and in unit washer and dryer. The very special outdoor space, with nearly 900 square feet of fenced exclusive use yard area, features a fully enclosed outdoor shower, patio and garden. Also included is a private association beach, deeded beach access, an oversized parking space and 100 square feet of private storage. Weekly rentals are professionally managed year round with an in season rate of $2,300 per week. $599,000
Sold for $1,250,000
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$1,250,000
488-490 Commercial St Unit 20, Provincetown, MA 02657
1beds
1baths
603sqft
Condo
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$1,285,200 Zestimate®
$2,073/sqft
$1,971 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,285,200
$1.16M - $1.43M
$1,971/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 603 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: PROVM151P31E2020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Provincetown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,073/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $643,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,605
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2025 | Sold | $1,250,000+218.9%$2,073/sqft |
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| 7/31/2009 | Sold | $392,000-34.6%$650/sqft |
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| 6/12/2008 | Listing removed | $599,000$993/sqft |
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| 5/6/2008 | Listed for sale | $599,000+7%$993/sqft |
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| 10/4/2005 | Sold | $560,000$929/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,605 +11% | $643,800 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $3,248 +8.3% | $582,100 +16% |
| 2023 | $3,000 +0.4% | $501,600 +18.9% |
| 2022 | $2,987 | $421,900 |
| 2021 | $2,987 +14.4% | $421,900 +7% |
| 2020 | $2,610 -2.6% | $394,200 +3.8% |
| 2019 | $2,681 +12.1% | $379,700 +18.3% |
| 2018 | $2,391 +4.7% | $320,900 +8.3% |
| 2017 | $2,284 +6.7% | $296,200 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $2,140 | $274,400 |
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Neighborhood: 02657
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- Massachusetts
- Barnstable County
- Provincetown
- 02657
- 488-490 Commercial St Unit 20