198 Commercial StProvincetown, MA 02657
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198 Commercial St is a Retail / Dining commercial built in 1882 located in Provincetown, BARNSTABLE County, MA. The building has 3,264 square feet of building area on a 0.05-acre lot. The building has 17 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms across 3 stories.
198 Commercial St is in FEMA flood zone AE. This is a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) where flood insurance is typically required for federally backed mortgages. The property falls within a Category 4 hurricane storm surge inundation zone based on NOAA SLOSH modeling. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Relatively Moderate. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 25 psf.
NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 198 Commercial St at Grade B (Strong fire protection access). The nearest fire station, PROVINCETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 0.2 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade A or B typically receive favorable insurance rates due to strong fire protection infrastructure.
Municipal records show 81 building permits on file for 198 Commercial St. The most recent permit was filed November 7, 2025. In the past five years, 44 permits have been issued. The current municipal assessment is $2,539,600, with $862,200 attributed to land and $1,677,400 to improvements. The property last sold on November 16, 2020 for $1,299,000. The deed history includes 1 recorded conveyance.
198 Commercial St is classified as a waterfront property. The property is located within a designated historic district.
198 Commercial St is located in Provincetown, BARNSTABLE County, MA. The property is zoned TCC (Town Center Commercial). The median home value in this census tract is $769,500. Median household income is $92,206. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 71%. The property is served by the Provincetown school district.
The complete NE Provenance report for 198 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.