171 River Road

Closed 11/26/25
Closed 11/26/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$269,900
3 beds1,170 sqft

171 River Rd, Benton, ME 04901

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.8 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$231/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This charming Benton home offers the perfect blend of country living and modern convenience, set in a peaceful location just minutes from in-town Fairfield. The main floor features a primary bedroom with a full bath and laundry, a spacious kitchen, and a bright, welcoming living room. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms that are ideal for guests or a home office. Outside, enjoy weekends filled with fun days in this amazing backyard, complete with a spacious deck, patio, tree swing, treehouse,...This charming Benton home offers the perfect blend of country living and modern convenience, set in a peaceful location just minutes from in-town Fairfield. The main floor features a primary bedroom with a full bath and laundry, a spacious kitchen, and a bright, welcoming living room. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms that are ideal for guests or a home office. Outside, enjoy weekends filled with fun days in this amazing backyard, complete with a spacious deck, patio, tree swing, treehouse, and an above-ground pool—perfect for summer gatherings and memorable backyard barbecues. A fenced-in yard provides plenty of space for guests to relax and a safe haven for your furry friends to play. Close to boating, parks, schools, the community center, and shopping, this home combines rural tranquility with easy access to everyday amenities.
  • Listed by: Kimberly Hawkes 207.314.6080 kimhawkes@ownrealestate.me • OWN REAL ESTATE
Listing closed: 11/26/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1639435
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$245,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

104.0%

Benton, ME

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Property Information for 171 River Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,053 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Kennebec County
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: Residential/Rural

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1964
  • Lot Size: 0.80 AC / 34,848 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Town, Rural
  • Page: 196
  • Directions: At the top of Benton Hill at light turn onto the River Road see sign on left
  • Latitude: 44.59846
  • Longitude: -$69.58
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BNTN-000017-000000-000009
  • Tax Lot: 009
  • Tax Book Number: 13093
  • Tax Map Number: 17
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,053.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
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Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Near Town, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.8
  • Lot Size Area: 0.8
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 34848.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 128.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Tree Growth: false
  • Site: Level, Open
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1170.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1170.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1964
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Color: Brown
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $230.60
  • Property Repairs Y/N: No
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Nearby, River/Brook/Stream
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, One-Floor Living, Shower
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 2
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Interior, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 171 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922192211

$269,900

+23.5% / yr

Nov 26, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1639435

$269,900—
Oct 21, 2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1639435

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922192211

$269,900

+23.5% / yr

11/26/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1639435

$269,900
10/21/2025

Pending

Maine Listings #1639435

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

171 River Road

Beds

0

Lot Size

34,848 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

County

KENNEBEC

APN

BNTN M:17 L:09

Schools near 171 River Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 49 Msad 49.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Benton Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Lawrence Junior High School
Public - 7 to 8
Lawrence High School
Public - 9 to 12
Clinton Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Benton Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Lawrence Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Lawrence High School
Public9 to 12

Clinton Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 171 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
$269,900
3
1,170
34,848
165 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
$45,000
3
2,100
43,560
173 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
$45,000
2
980
20,473
159 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
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47,916
158 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
$150,000
4
1,522
43,560
154 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
$83,000
–
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522,720

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