196 River Rd

Benton, ME 04901

$59,995
Price
2
Beds
1,224 Sq. Ft.
$49 / Sq. Ft.
1,224
Sq. Ft.
$49
per Sq. Ft.
Pending
Pending
1 front
2 left side
3 kitchen
4 kitchen v 2
5 living room v1
6 living room v2
7 laundry rm v1
8 laundry rm v2
9 1st flr bath v1
10 1st flr bath v2
11 stairway
12 bedroom 1 v1
13 bedroom 1 v2
14 bedroom 2 v1
15 bedroom 2 v2
16 2nd flr half bath
17 right side
18 rear
20 right side rear
19 left v2
21 water treatment system

Description

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.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.
  1. Listed by Merrie Hanson • Rizzo Mattson • 207-622-9000

Property Details for 196 River Road

Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyle
Cape Cod, Farmhouse
Garage Spaces
.00
Garage
No
Zoning
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 01/08/2026 11:31 AM

Property Details for 196 River Road

StatusPending
MLS #1647136
Days on Market18
Taxes$777 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size2.20 AC / 95,832 SF
CountyKennebec County

Location

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Building Information for 196 River Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size2.20 AC / 95,832 SF

Payment Calculator

$357 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$292

Property Taxes

$65

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 196 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Zip Code: 3438
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Town: Benton
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04901
  • County: Kennebec
  • Geo Latitude: 44.600308
  • Geo Longitude: -69.583758
  • Tax Lot: 02
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 15196
  • Tax Map Number: 05
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Parcel Number: BNTN-000005-000000-000002
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $777.34
  • Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
Property
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1224.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.2
  • Source of Acreage: Other
  • Building Area Total: 1224.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 95832.0
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Street Number: 196
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 6.00
  • Property Information:Acreage Other Source: Tax Card
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
  • Property Information:Color: White
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: .00
  • Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: Tax Card
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Year Built: 1900
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Unknown
  • Water Source: Private, Unknown
  • Utilities:Utilities On: No
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:Barn: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partial, Bulkhead, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Wood, Other, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathtub
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Room Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.10
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second

Property History for 196 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 8, 2026

Pending

Maine Listings #1647136

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Jan 7, 2026

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1647136

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Dec 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1647136

$59,995—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/08/2026

Pending

Maine Listings #1647136

—
01/07/2026

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1647136

—
12/20/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1647136

$59,995

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

Public Records for 196 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$34,500Additions$76,550Total$111,050
Tax Record2024$1,610 ($134 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size95,832 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyKENNEBECAPNBNTN M:05 L:02

Schools near 196 River Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 49 Msad 49.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Benton Elementary School
Public - 1 to 6
Lawrence Jr 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
Public1 to 6

Lawrence Jr High School
Public7 to 8

Lawrence High School
Public9 to 12

Clinton Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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