Last Sold Price
2 beds960 sqft$250/sqft
285 Benson Rd, Manchester, ME 04351

Description

2 bed/1.5 bath in Manchester now available! Come home to a beautifully landscaped oasis. Enjoy the front porch in the morning with your cup of joe. Walk into a bright living room with easy flow into the kitchen area. Ample kitchen cabinets and additional natural light from all angles. 2 bedrooms and a full bath fill the other end of home. Access to the back deck from the kitchen makes for great entertaining space in the spring and summer months. Overlooks a large yard. Easily add a firepit to enjoy...2 bed/1.5 bath in Manchester now available! Come home to a beautifully landscaped oasis. Enjoy the front porch in the morning with your cup of joe. Walk into a bright living room with easy flow into the kitchen area. Ample kitchen cabinets and additional natural light from all angles. 2 bedrooms and a full bath fill the other end of home. Access to the back deck from the kitchen makes for great entertaining space in the spring and summer months. Overlooks a large yard. Easily add a firepit to enjoy into the chilly fall nights. Small barn and additional shed with fenced in area for goats or chickens. Always wanted to start gardening? Now you can! Unfinished basement with laundry hookup, a wood stove and half bath. Great space to use as a workshop. Did we mention the solar panels?! Energy efficient solar panels on roof; current owners only pay $25/month for power! Enjoy the rural life while only being less than 20 minutes to Augusta as well as Gardiner! Come out and take a look today! Make this your new home! OFFER DEADLINE- offers due by Tuesday the 23rd at 5pm and please provide a response time of the Wednesday the 24th at 5pm.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/05/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Heidi Witham Hoa Hoang • Hoang Realty
    P: (207)-707-2919 C: (207)-707-2919 team@hoangrealty.com

Property Details for 285 Benson Road

Status
MLS #
1515147
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$2,133 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
View
Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Rural Residential

Location

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Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

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Building Information for 285 Benson Road

Stories-Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

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$1,398 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,220

Property Taxes

$178

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 285 Benson Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 98-99
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Latitude: 44.259548
  • Longitude: -$69.88
  • Transportation: Major Road Access
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: MANR-000001-000000-000019-A000000-R
  • Tax Lot: 19A
  • Tax Book Number: 13646
  • Tax Map Number: R1
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,133.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Site: Level, Open, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 960.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 960.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1972
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Color: Grey
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $234.38
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Electric, Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Laundry - Hookup, One-Floor Living, Shower
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • 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
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • # Half Baths Basement: 1.0
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Washer Hookup
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 285 Benson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 5, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1481053659

$240,000
Jan 5, 2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1515147

$240,000
Nov 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1515147

$225,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/05/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1481053659

$240,000
01/05/2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1515147

$240,000
11/18/2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1515147

$225,000

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

Public Records for 285 Benson Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,800Additions$114,200Total$175,000
Tax Record2025$2,529 ($211 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt960 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated2014ZoningRURALCountyKENNEBECAPNMANR M:R01 L:019-00A

Schools near 285 Benson Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 38.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Manchester Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Maranacook Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Maranacook Community High School
Public9 to 12

Readfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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