Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,495 sqft$987/sqft
46 Surf St, Phippsburg, ME 04562
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.51 acresLot Size
1800Year Built
$987/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$200/yrHOA Fees

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...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.
  • Listed by: Richard Bisson Jr 207.317.0366 rickbisson@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty
Listing closed: 07/28/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1625799

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Property Information for 46 Surf Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,321 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Shingle
  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Style: Shingle
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Shoreland
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Lot Size: 0.51 AC / 22,215 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach
  • Page: 244
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Directions: Route 209 to Sea Street then a left onto Surf Street to #46
  • Latitude: 43.747721
  • Longitude: -$69.78
  • Water Frontage Owned: 45.0
  • Waterfront Amount: $45.00
  • Waterfront Other Source: Measured from map
  • Water Body Type: Ocean, River
  • Water Body Name: Kennebec River
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $200.00
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: PHIP-000014-000000-000099
  • Tax Lot: 99
  • Tax Book Number: 2921
  • Tax Map Number: 14
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,321.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Size Area: 0.51
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 22215.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Gravel, Private Road
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Tree Growth: false
  • Site: Level, Open
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1495.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1495.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1800
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $869.57
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Basement: Not Applicable
  • Basement Entry: Not Applicable
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Other, Direct Vent Heater
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Den
  • Den: Den
  • Den Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 46 Surf Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 28, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1625799

$1,475,000
Jun 13, 2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1625799

May 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1625799

$1,300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/28/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1625799

$1,475,000
06/13/2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1625799

05/05/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1625799

$1,300,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 46 Surf Street

Taxable ValueLand$530,300Additions$87,000Total$617,300
Tax Record2025$7,624 ($635 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt520 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningSEASONCountySAGADAHOCAPNPHIP M:014 L:099

Schools near 46 Surf Street

This home is within Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Phippsburg Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bath Middle School
Public6 to 8

Morse High School
Public9 to 12

Fisher-Mitchell School
Public3 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 46 Surf Street, Phippsburg, ME 04562
$1,475,000
4
1,495
22,215
2
1
520
14,810
$1,450,000
4
2,000
24,393
$369,900
3
1.5
624
11,761
3
1
792
9,583
$625,000
2
1
1,160
16,117

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