RFP to Lease the Ahearn House, Jedidiah Higgins House, and Sirna Studio in Cape Cod National Seashore
The National Park Service is leasing three historic residential properties—Sirna Studio, Ahearn House, and Jedidiah Higgins House—located in Wellfleet and Truro within Cape Cod National Seashore. The lease term is anticipated to be 10 to 20 years, with lease commencement expected in winter/spring 2027; properties are delivered as-is and require significant initial improvements, which may be offset against rent. Annual fair market rents start at $9,960 for Sirna Studio, $21,540 for Ahearn House, and $25,440 for Higgins House, with discounted portfolio rates for combining properties (e.g., $51,246 for all three). Allowed uses include private residence, residential rental, short-term rental, and for Sirna Studio, a private artist's studio subject to NPS approval and historic preservation compliance. Offerors must demonstrate financial and managerial capability, submit improvement plans, and provide required financial documentation.