196 River Rd

1,224 Sq. Ft.
$49 / Sq. Ft.
1,224
Sq. Ft.
$49
per Sq. Ft.

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
    P: (207)-458-4464 C: (207)-458-4464 mhanson@rizzomattson.com

Property Details for 196 River Road

Architectural Style
Cape Cod, Farmhouse
Style
Cape Cod, Farmhouse
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 01/27/2026 12:00 AM

Property Details for 196 River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1647136
Days on Market18
Taxes$777 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property 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

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$364 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$299

Property Taxes

$65

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 196 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 289-292
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Latitude: 44.600308
  • Longitude: -69.583758
  • Transportation: Major Road Access
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BNTN-000005-000000-000002
  • Tax Lot: 02
  • Tax Book Number: 15196
  • Tax Map Number: 05
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $777.34
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.2
  • Lot Size Area: 2.2
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 95832.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Acreage Other Source: Tax Card
  • Other Source of Square Footage: Tax Card
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Tree Growth: No
  • Site: Level, Open
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1224.0
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Building Area Total: 1224.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1900
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Foundation Materials: Stone
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $49.02
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - Hookup
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Partial, Bulkhead, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Exterior Only
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Other, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathtub
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Laundry
  • Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 196 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 27, 2026

Sold

Maine Listings #1647136

$59,995
Jan 8, 2026

Pending

Maine Listings #1647136

Dec 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1647136

$59,995
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/27/2026

Sold

Maine Listings #1647136

$59,995
01/08/2026

Pending

Maine Listings #1647136

12/20/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1647136

$59,995

For completeness, we 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 Record2025$1,555 ($130 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size95,832 SqFtStyleFinancial BuildingCountyKENNEBECAPNBNTN M:05 L:02

Schools near 196 River Road

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