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 entertaining in the open living and dining room with a cozy electric fireplace. A bonus room off the living area connects to the shared full bath, offering flexibility—perfect as a first-floor primary suite, office, or den. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a lofted sleeping area provide separate, comfortable spaces for guests to unwind. The attic space above offers ample storage space with the opportunity for additional living space. Just 3 minutes to historic Fort Popham and Spinney's Restaurant, 28 minutes to downtown Bath, 40 minutes to Maine Street Brunswick and just over an hour to Portland.

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
Total Half Baths: 0
# Fireplaces: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Status Change Info

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

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 45
Water Frontage Owned: 45
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Kennebec River
Water Frontage Shared: 0

More Information

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source: Measured from map

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes

Location

Near Golf Course: Yes
Near Public Beach: Yes

Roads

Gravel: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean: Yes
River: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

None: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Pillar/Post/Pier: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Direct Vent Heater: Yes
Other: Yes

Appliances Included

Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Propane: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Butcher Block: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes

Style

Shingle: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Not Applicable: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch: Yes
Porch-Screened: Yes

Den

Den: Yes
Den Level: First

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

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

Den Level: First Kitchen Level: First Living Room Level: First Bedroom 1 Level: Second Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Level: Second Dining Room Level: First

Documents

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Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty

IDX

Last Updated: July - 29 - 2025

Broker Attribution: 2073194162

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