Message in the Bottle. This home is across the street from the iconic movie 'Message in the Bottle'. Listen to the surf and gentle breeze at this quaint cottage. Within the Popham Beach community, (The Grove) 47 Surf Street is aptly named as you can hear the healing sounds of the surf from the cottage. This is a highly sought after community and the beach is just a short walk down Osprey Lane. From the front deck you can see glimpses of the beach. Enjoy morning walks watching the crashing waves on this almost 3 mile beach, while breathing in the wonderful Maine air and exhaling all of your worries away. The cottage provides for a lot of summer living space with three bedrooms, kitchen, dining area and living room. Come bring your life and TLC to this property. There is excellent rental possibilities. Buyers will need to do their own due diligence. Come make this your summer getaway. Schedule your showing today.
Closed
$540,000
47 Surf Street, Phippsburg, ME 04562
3beds
924sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.28 Acres Lot
$506,000 Zestimate®
$584/sqft
$2,125 Estimated rent
Home value
$506,000
$425,000 - $592,000
$2,125/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 04, 2024 at 07:21pm
Listed by:
Engel & Volkers Casco Bay
Bought with:
Portside Real Estate Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1565604
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Utility Room
- Level: First
Heating
- Space Heater
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, One-Floor Living, Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 924
- Total interior livable area: 924 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 924
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level Entry
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Interior Lot, Near Public Beach, Near Town, Level, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: PHIPM014L098
- Zoning: 17 - Village
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Phippsburg
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2023 | Sold | $540,000-6.1%$584/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1565604 | ||
| 9/25/2023 | Pending sale | $575,000$622/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1565604 | ||
| 8/11/2023 | Contingent | $575,000$622/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1565604 | ||
| 7/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $575,000$622/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1565604 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,084 +3% | $261,800 |
| 2023 | $2,995 +13.1% | $261,800 |
| 2022 | $2,649 +11.2% | $261,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 04562
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Phippsburg Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.7 mi
- 5/10Bath Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 12.1 mi
- 7/10Morse High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12 mi
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