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Is Lead Paint Still a Risk in Your Home? Here's What You Need to Know

Posted on 08/13/2021

Image by Lisa Redfern from Pixabay Perhaps you have invested in a charming, turn-of-the-century home that is full of unique details and authentic touches. Many homeowners are drawn to historic homes because of their architectural designs and cozy atmospheres. However, some of these homes may come with an unexpected risk - the risk of lead-based paint. Decades ago,...

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Posted on 08/10/2021

Truro, MA Real Estate Market Update 8/10/2021

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Posted on 09/02/2021

Another Property Sold - 670 Shore Road 6, Truro, MA 02666

Rehabbed from top to bottom...this cottage maintains the charm of the 1930's in style yet current owner has lovingly renovated from soup to nuts! Improvements include: a solid foundation and roof with gutters, new windows with custom bedroom shades, and ceiling replacement throughout ... including a vaulted living room ceiling. The bathroom has been gutted completely and then renovated with tile and new fixtures. A proper summer paint job was just done and new shutters made with easy closing fixtures for the off season. The owner managed association has reasonable fees, plenty of common yard space and even more seaside land between your...

Another Property Sold - 2 Katharine Road, Truro, MA 02666

Posted on 08/31/2021

Ryder Beach getaway! This redone contemporary / rustic-chic beach house is just .3 miles from Ryder Beach, featuring a huge deck and yard for entertaining or soaking up the sun. With an open floor plan featuring first floor living, a wall of windows from the living room looks out over the deck and down a rolling green yard. The kitchen is open to the living room - a great gathering space with high ceilings, natural exposed beams and white-wash walls, the kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances. A washer and dryer are tucked away in a secret pantry / closet, and a there's a little built-in nook with a desk and window for your working at...

Another Property Sold - 149 Collins Road, Truro, MA 02666

Posted on 08/27/2021

Luxury and Privacy Awaits! Arrive at the gorgeous cobblestone driveways and walk into the opportunity to own this fabulous, thoughtfully custom renovated, single family home nestled in the National Seashore, close to the Ocean. With Ballston Beach just about 1 Mile from the house and Great Pond just about 1.4 Miles down the road, this is sure to be a home to make many memories and relaxing, peaceful, moments. You will want to pay close attention to the little details as you view this one-of-a-kind property. This home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, two Primary bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms and one being on the main level, first...

9 Seashore Park Drive U1, Provincetown, MA 02657 now has a new price of $685,000!

Posted on 08/26/2021

One of the Best Values in Provincetown is this beautiful end unit condo with about 2,740 square feet. This large condo is a short ride to Herring Cove and the center of town. It's got a real nice homey feel to it with 3 good size bedrooms, 3 full baths and a bonus walk up third floor that has skylights for lots of light, it's been insulated for warmth and now it's ready for your creative touches. The first floor has a nice size living room with bar and wood stove, a full bath, beautiful dining area which leads into the nicely equipped kitchen or out to the spacious fenced in exclusive outdoor area with outdoor shower and wooden deck to...

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Another Property Sold - 7 Fishermans Road, Truro, MA 02666

Posted on 08/25/2021

What a perfect location for this newly renovated, 3+ bedroom, 3-bathroom, contemporary Cape style exquisite home, which has been meticulously maintained and is on the road to your own deeded private association beach! Perfectly suited for privacy, the grounds are artistically landscaped to offer multiple outside living spaces for summer living. With new high-end flooring throughout, a beautiful new designer Bathroom with oversized shower, enormous two car garage with plenty of storage and workspace and central air throughout with nest thermostat, (See more for details) this home is a well thought out design for either year-round living, a...

Another Property Sold - 82 S Pamet Road, Truro, MA 02666

Posted on 08/19/2021

On 2.9 acres of pastoral land in Cape Cod National Seashore only half a mile from Ballston Beach on the ocean side of Truro, you'll find a cozy 1946 ranch home with a standalone 2-car garage. Bordering the Pamet River with barely a neighbor in sight, you'll have lots of privacy with plenty of ground to spread out and relax, yet still only a short drive to Route 6. The house is two bedrooms and two full baths with a sun porch facing the street and a large basement. Property offered as is. Needs new Title V system. Seller to provide Title V plans for existing house. The property is the site of a former local business and has recently (Spring...

Another Property Sold - 82 S Pamet Road, Truro, MA 02666

Posted on 08/19/2021

2.9 acres of prime land in Cape Cod National Seashore. Only half a mile from Ballston Beach on the ocean side of Truro. Bordering the Pamet River with barely a neighbor in sight, you'll have lots of privacy with plenty of ground to create your Cape Cod home base, yet still only a short drive to Route 6. There is a two bedroom and two full bath house on the property that is 1234sf. with a large basement. Additionally, there is a 576sf standalone 2-car garage as well as 5 smaller structures totaling 365sf more for a total building square footage of 2175sf. Truro zoning bylaws for Residential Building in the Seashore are copied in the Documents...