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196 River Rd, Benton, ME 04901
About this home
Benton - 1900's +/- Farmhouse with 1224 SQ. FT. living space which includes 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bath. Mostly level 2.2 acres. Huge barn. Private utilities with water filtration system. Within 3 miles of the Kennebec Valley Community College and I-95. Downtown Waterville is less than 5 miles away. Various recreational amenities in the general area. Bring your ideas and make this home yours.
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Sale history for 196 River Rd
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$49/sq ft
Tax history for 196 River Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- # of Baths (Full): 1
- Room 1 Information
- Type: Laundry
- Level: First
- Room 2 Information
- Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Room 3 Information
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: First
- Room 4 Information
- Type: Dining Room
- Level: First
- Room 5 Information
- Type: Living Room
- Level: First
- Room 6 Information
- Type: Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Basement Information
- Basement Entry: Partial, Bulkhead, Exterior Only, Unfinished
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Bathtub
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Roof: Metal
- Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,224
- Exterior Features
- Other Structures: Barn(s)
- Property Information
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1900
- Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,224
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $95,832
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.2
- Lot Features: Open, Level, Rural
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zoning: Residential
Financial
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $777.34
- Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Has Heating
- Heating: Forced Air
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Unknown
- Utilities On: No
- Water Source: Private
- Water Heater: Electric
Location
- HOA Information
- Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
- Location Information
- Unparsed Address: 196 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
- Directions: Use GPS
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 2.2 acres
- Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Kennebec County
- APN: 295380
Around this home
Schools
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.7 hours in June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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