An adorable, freshly renovated ranch that sits nestled among the trees in a nice 1.48 acres between Cobbosseecontee Lake and Hutchinson Pond. New metal roof, vinyl siding, windows, insulation, kitchen, sheetrock. .. An easy commute North or South via I-95.
2 BDRM, 1 BTH Ranch on 1.48 acre country setting just minutes to many recreational opportunities that Central Maine has to offer including Cobbossee Lake, several other lakes as well as an easy commute via I-95 & 295 to Gardiner, Augusta, L/A, Bath Brunswick as well as Portland.
MREIS #1095313
Jun 1, 2013
Listed
$99,500
$87/sq ft
MREIS #1018570
Jun 15, 2011
Listed
$104,900
$92/sq ft
MREIS #947336
Aug 25, 2009
Listed
$104,900
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,062
$45,800 + $78,400
$124,200
2023
$2,062 (+5.4%)
$45,800 + $78,400
$124,200
2022
$1,956 (−1.6%)
$45,800 + $78,400
$124,200
2021
$1,987 (−8.9%)
$45,800 + $78,400
$124,200
2020
$2,181 (+60.7%)
$46,200 + $78,400
$124,600
2019
$1,357 (+5.4%)
$41,100 + $36,000
$77,100
2018
$1,287 (+2.6%)
$41,100 + $33,100
$74,200
2017
$1,254 (+3.0%)
$41,100 + $33,100
$74,200
2016
$1,217 (−27.3%)
$41,100 + $33,100
$74,200
2015
$1,673 (+3.9%)
$48,600 + $56,300
$104,900
2014
$1,610 (+2.7%)
$48,600 + $56,300
$104,900
2013
$1,568
$48,600 + $56,300
$104,900
Tax history for 40 Benson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,062
$45,800 + $78,400
$124,200
2023
$2,062 (+5.4%)
$45,800 + $78,400
$124,200
2022
$1,956 (−1.6%)
$45,800 + $78,400
$124,200
2021
$1,987 (−8.9%)
$45,800 + $78,400
$124,200
2020
$2,181 (+60.7%)
$46,200 + $78,400
$124,600
2019
$1,357 (+5.4%)
$41,100 + $36,000
$77,100
2018
$1,287 (+2.6%)
$41,100 + $33,100
$74,200
2017
$1,254 (+3.0%)
$41,100 + $33,100
$74,200
2016
$1,217 (−27.3%)
$41,100 + $33,100
$74,200
2015
$1,673 (+3.9%)
$48,600 + $56,300
$104,900
2014
$1,610 (+2.7%)
$48,600 + $56,300
$104,900
2013
$1,568
$48,600 + $56,300
$104,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Features: Open, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Rural Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,287
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 40 Benson Road, Manchester, ME 04351
Directions: From Augusta take Central St. to Shady Ln, Outlet Rd. to Farm Rd. turn left on to Benson, the property is not far in, on the left. GPS may take you to 40 Benson Rd. in West Gardiner.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 624
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Kennebec County
APN: 554438
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
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Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Regional School Unit 38 website to verify.
Manchester Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • 3.6mi
7/10
Helen Thompson School
Public PreK-5 • 3.5mi
5/10
Hall-Dale Middle School
Public 6-8 • 3.8mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
11% 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
Manchester, ME • 04351
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.9 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$267,000 – $323,000
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