Located at 676 Commercial Street in Provincetown, Massachusetts, a historic Queen Anne-style cottage known as Grand View has remained in one family for more than a century. The property, which sits on a 1.2-acre lot near the point where Commercial Street splits from Bradford Street, is among the largest residential parcels in the town.

Built in 1880 by Charles E. Perry and Matilda M. Perry, longtime landowners in Provincetown’s east end, the house gained prominence after being acquired in 1916 by American artist Max Bohm. Bohm, who was instrumental in establishing Provincetown as an artist colony, used the house primarily as a summer residence. He passed away in 1923, but the residence stayed within the Bohm family.

Following Max Bohm’s death, his wife, Zella Bohm, also an artist, continued to use the home seasonally until her death in 1957. The family’s artistic heritage persists through their granddaughter, painter Anne Packard, and her daughters Cynthia and Leslie, who are also involved in the arts.

The home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and covers approximately 2,166 square feet. Built into a bluff overlooking Provincetown Harbor, the property offers scenic views of Long Point and Cape Cod Bay. Conservation land adjoining the property enhances both privacy and the sense of open space.

According to Gregg Russo, a realtor with William Raveis handling the listing, the house “is built like a ship” and has been carefully maintained over the decades. Despite its age, he noted that the structure remains sound. The interior includes sizable rooms on the first floor, characteristic of Victorian-era homes, with notable features such as a five-sided bay window in the living room, complete with a deep window seat.

The asking price for Grand View was recently reduced from $4.9 million to $3.99 million, reflecting a significant adjustment in the market. The property’s combination of historical importance, architectural charm, and commanding waterfront location continues to attract interest among buyers seeking a unique piece of Provincetown’s cultural legacy.