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.
Closed
$1,475,000
46 Surf Street, Phippsburg, ME 04562
4beds
1,495sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1800
0.51 Acres Lot
$1,475,400 Zestimate®
$987/sqft
$2,629 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 29, 2025 at 04:08am
Listed by:
Keller Williams Realty 2073194162
Bought with:
Sharon Drake Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1625799

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Den
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Other, Direct Vent Heater
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,495
- Total interior livable area: 1,495 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,495
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Kennebec River
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 45,Waterfrontage Owned: 45
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach
Details
- Parcel number: PHIPM014L099
- Zoning: Shoreland
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Shingle
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1800
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water: Well, Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Phippsburg
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $200 annually
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel
Services availability

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