46 Surf Street, Phippsburg, ME 04562

$1,475,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,495 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,216 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,475,000 List Date: 6/11/2025 Last Modified: 7/29/2025

Overview

Description

Ever dreamed of owning a movie set? Tucked away on sought-after Surf Street and set against the backdrop of picturesque Popham Beach, this romantic cedar-shake cottage features vernacular Gothic Revival architecture and served as the house in the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' best-selling novel Message in a Bottle. Nestled among pitch pines and just steps from the sand, this peaceful property offers a calm, timeless atmosphere. With a strong rental history and a variety of spaces for gathering and relaxing—there's room for everyone. Receive guests in comfort on the airy screened-in front porch. Inside, charm and comfort abound framed by panoramic water views from nearly every room. The eat-in kitchen features a butcher block countertop, beadboard ceiling, built-in china closet, and a washer and dryer for your convenience. A screened-in door leads to a covered farmer's porch and screened in porch, perfect for savoring morning coffee or evening drinks. Enjoy the ease of entertain ...

Listing Details MLS# 1625799

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
46
Street Name
Surf
Street Type
Street
County
Sagadahoc
Town
Phippsburg
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04562
Zip +4
4749
Leased Land
No
Book
2921
Page
244
Map
14
Lot
99
Zoning
Shoreland
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
Yes
Association Fee
200
Fee Frequency Paid
Annually
Full Tax Amount $
7321
Tax Year
2024
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1300000

Property Information

Surveyed
No
Seasonal
Yes
# Rooms
7
# Bedrooms
4
Total Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Furniture
Negotiable
Year Built
1800
SqFt Finished Above Grade
1495
SqFt Finished Total
1495
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.51
Source of Acreage
Public Records

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2025-06-13
Closed Date
2025-07-28
Closed Price
1475000

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
45
Water Frontage Owned
45
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Kennebec River

More Information

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source
Measured from map

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
Second

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Den

Den
Yes
Den Level
First

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Property Features

Site: Level; Open Location: Near Golf Course; Near Public Beach Roads: Gravel; Private Road Water Body Type: Ocean; River View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block Style: Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: None Basement Entry: Not Applicable Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier Roof: Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Other Heat Fuel: Propane Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Laundry - 1st Floor Patio and Porch Features: Porch; Porch-Screened Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Den First
Kitchen First
Living Room First
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Dining Room First
IDX
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty
Selling Office: Sharon Drake Real Estate, Inc.
Last Updated: July - 29 - 2025
Broker Attribution: 2073194162

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