Seller is motivated! First time on the market since 1977! This amazing 2-unit apartment building has many new updates & has been meticulously maintained by owner/occupant since 1977! This 2-unit apartment building has amazing potential & is currently underperforming in terms of rental income with only 1 unit rented at a minimal cost, to a 10-year+ tenant. Attached, large barn for storage. Each unit has their own 12x18', lockable storage unit within the building. There is a 3rd 12x18' storage area for building supplies etc. Long-term tenant currently occupies first floor unit & the 2nd floor unit is vacant & getting some updates. Convenient location, close to I-95, shopping, restaurants, schools and more!
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level, Coin Laundry
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Duplex
Total Stories: 2
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,904
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
Property Information
Year Built: 1900
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,904
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $7,405.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,091
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Heat Pump
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units Total: 2
# of 2 Bedroom Units: 2
Operating Expense: $9,027
Gross Income: $10,500
Unit 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Dedicated Gas Meter: No
Dedicated Water Heater: No
Electric: Yes
Has Heat: Yes
Level: Second
Refrigerator: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Water: Yes
Unit 2 Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Actual Rent: $875
Dedicated Gas Meter: No
Dedicated Water Heater: No
Electric: No
Has Heat: Yes
Level: First
Refrigerator: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Water: Yes
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
School Information
High School District: RSU 49/MSAD 49
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 8 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
Directions: From in-town Fairfield, cross 3 bridges. At top of hill, at light, turn left on River Road. First house on left abutting Poor Bob's. See sign.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kennebec County
APN: 296138
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Benton Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Lawrence Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
Lawrence High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
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Estimated sale price
$207,000 – $250,000
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