47 Surf Street
Phippsburg, ME 04562
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 924 sqft (on 0.28 acres)
$531,000
as of Jul 20, 2026
$531,000
as of Jul 20, 2026
3 Beds
1 Bath
924 sqft
(on 0.28 acres)
Local Information
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Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Engel & Volkers Casco Bay
Bought with: Portside Real Estate Group
Source: Maine Listings, MLS#1565604

Description
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.
47 Surf Street, Phippsburg, ME 04562 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 924 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $540,000 on Oct 24, 2023 (6% below the $575,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $531,000, with a rent estimate of $2,244/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 47 Surf Street
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 924 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Utilities OnAppliances: Electric Range, RefrigeratorRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Space HeaterNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Space Heater |
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Accessibility: Level EntryFloors: Carpet, Vinyl |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFoundation: Pillar/Post/PierNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Gravel,1 - 4 Spaces |
Frontage Road Frontage: Private RoadRoad Surface Type: Gravel, DirtNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Private Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 924 Square Feet |
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Year Built Year Built: 1955 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cottage,Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding |
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Price List Price: $575,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Sep 25 2023 |
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Direction & Address City: Phippsburg |
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Building Area Building Area: 924 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 0.28 acres |
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Mls Number: 1565604Above Grade Unfinished Area: 924 |
Price History for 47 Surf Street
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 10/24/2023 | $540,000 | Sold | Maine Listings #1565604 |
| 09/25/2023 | $575,000 | Pending | Maine Listings #1565604 |
| 08/11/2023 | $575,000 | Contingent | Maine Listings #1565604 |
| 07/21/2023 | $575,000 | Listed For Sale | Maine Listings #1565604 |
Market trends in Phippsburg
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
14
4MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $3,084 |
| Assessment | $261,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 47 Surf Street
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.05 | Single-Family Home | $1,475,000 | 07/28/25 | 4 | 1 | 1,495 | |
0.68 | Single-Family Home | $759,270 | 09/12/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,200 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $590,000 | 09/02/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,512 | |
0.67 | Single-Family Home | $495,000 | 09/19/25 | 1 | 1.5 | 832 | |
1.63 | Single-Family Home | $1,420,000 | 03/19/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,700 | |
3.02 | Single-Family Home | $710,000 | 06/25/26 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,176 | |
3.02 | Single-Family Home | $610,000 | 01/15/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,886 | |
2.88 | Single-Family Home | $600,000 | 05/29/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,800 |
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What Locals Say about Phippsburg
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100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say it's quiet
100 % Say there's wildlife
71 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say yards are well-kept
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say there are community events
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