Gentleman's Estate | Let this solid, 4+ bedroom Early American farmhouse bring the glory of the past back into your life. You will be immediately welcomed with the soft color palette, elegant front porch, gracious windows and refinished and polished hardwood warming each room. Tastefully upgraded with recent improvements to the interior and with all major systems. Offering yesterday's style and today's comforts. Attached to the main house is a two story barn for storage with a separate workshop area. Wonderful space for hobbies or make it your ''he|she shed''. Also on the grounds is a handsome barn. Metal roof and siding preserving history and keeping the yearly maintenance to a minimum. A perfect spot for putting your equipment, as you will need it to groom the acreage. Resting on 6.7+ acres with 1000+ feet of road frontage and 1500+ feet along the Saco River. Make it your homestead, call today!
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Other Equipment: Generator, Central Vacuum
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Metal Clad, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Metal, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,226
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Porch
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Barn(s), Outhouse/Privy
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1915
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,226
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $292,287.60
Lot Size (Acres): 6.71
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Village
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Saco River
Water Body Type: River
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,979
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Septic Design Available
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Well
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
School Information
High School District: RSU 06/MSAD 06
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 196 River Road, Buxton, ME 04093
Directions: From Bar Mills, take 112, River Road, passing Snell Farm, property on the right and along the river. If you make it to the West Buxton Library, you have gone too far.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,904
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.69 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: York County
APN: 1572783
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Buxton Center Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
Bonny Eagle Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
4/10
Bonny Eagle High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Buxton, ME • 04093
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$497,000 – $601,000
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