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

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.

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More Information MLS# 1625799

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Book: 2921 Leased Land: No Page: 244 Map: 14 Lot: 99 Zoning Overlay: Yes Association: Yes Association Fee: 200 Fee Frequency Paid: Annually Tree Growth Y/N: No Street #: 46 Street Name: Surf Street Type: Street County: Sagadahoc Town: Phippsburg State/Province: ME Zip Code: 04562 Zip +4: 4749 Zoning: Shoreland Full Tax Amount $: 7321 Tax Year: 2024 Geo Lat: 43.747721 Geo Lon: -69.780585

Property Information

Surveyed: No Seasonal: Yes Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.51 # Rooms: 7 Total Baths: 1 Total Half Baths: 0 # Fireplaces: 0 SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1495 SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0 SqFt Source: Public Records Furniture: Negotiable Garage: No # Bedrooms: 4 Total Full Baths: 1 Year Built: 1800 SqFt Finished Total: 1495 Source of Acreage: Public Records

Site

Level: 1 Open: 1

Location

Near Golf Course: 1 Near Public Beach: 1

Roads

Gravel: 1 Private Road: 1

Water Info

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

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source: Measured from map

Water Body Type

Ocean: 1 River: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Basement

None: 1

View

Scenic: 1

Foundation Materials

Pillar/Post/Pier: 1

Exterior

Shingle Siding: 1

Roof

Shingle: 1

Heat System

Direct Vent Heater: 1 Other: 1

Appliances Included

Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Heat Fuel

Propane: 1

Cooling

None: 1

Floors

Wood: 1

Kitchen Countertop

Butcher Block: 1

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: 1

Style

Shingle: 1

Electric

Circuit Breakers: 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: 1 Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Gas

Bottled: 1

Sewer

Private Sewer: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Private: 1 Well: 1

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Driveway

Gravel: 1

Basement Entry

Not Applicable: 1

Water Heater

Electric: 1

Amenities

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

Patio and Porch Features

Porch: 1 Porch-Screened: 1

Den

Den: 1 Den Level: First

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: 1

Dining Room

Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First

Contract Information

Status: Closed Original List Price: 1300000 Sold Price: $1,475,000 Current Price: $1,475,000

Status Change Info

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

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
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty
IDX
Last Updated: July - 29 - 2025
Broker Attribution: 2073194162

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