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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,248 sqft

55 River Rd, Benton, ME 04901

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$172/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Back on the market! Available once again due to no fault of the home at all! Brand new leach field just installed! Discover comfort and convenience in this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled in a peaceful Benton setting, just a ten-minute drive from all of downtown Waterville's amenities. You'll enter through the back door into the freshly painted kitchen. As you pass through the kitchen, you'll find a cozy living room and dining area. The layout offers flexibility with a first-floor bedroom,...Back on the market! Available once again due to no fault of the home at all! Brand new leach field just installed! Discover comfort and convenience in this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled in a peaceful Benton setting, just a ten-minute drive from all of downtown Waterville's amenities. You'll enter through the back door into the freshly painted kitchen. As you pass through the kitchen, you'll find a cozy living room and dining area. The layout offers flexibility with a first-floor bedroom, ideal for first floor living or a private guest space. Upstairs, you'll find two additional spacious bedrooms. Not only is this a beautiful home, but the property itself has so much to offer. Looking for a place for your dog to run and play? You'll love the fully fenced backyard. Need room for outdoor activities or a safe spot for the kids? The spacious side yard extends all the way to the road, and the front yard provides even more room to enjoy. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that there is a brand new leach field the sellers just installed. Don't miss this opportunity to own an affordable, move-in ready home!
Listing closed: 09/12/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1629234
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$235,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

94.3%

Benton, ME

9 comparable properties found

$215,000 | 67 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
1/42
1

$215,000

Sold 09/30/26

3
Bedrooms
1,248
Square Feet
0.46
Acres
$170,000 | 178 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
1/45
2

$170,000

Sold 09/29/26

3
Bedrooms
1,430
Square Feet
2.4
Acres
$60,000 | 323 Neck Road, Benton, ME 04901
1/24
3

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Sold 06/08/26

3
Bedrooms
1,200
Square Feet
0.81
Acres
$370,000 | 34 Kennebec Drive, Benton, ME 04901
1/36
4

$370,000

Sold 08/20/26

3
Bedrooms
1,040
Square Feet
1
Acres
$269,900 | 171 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
1/48
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$269,900

Sold 11/26/25

3
Bedrooms
1,170
Square Feet
0.8
Acres
$160,000 | 181 East Benton Road, Benton, ME 04901
1/40
6

$160,000

Sold 05/02/25

3
Bedrooms
1,124
Square Feet
0.62
Acres
$238,000 | 10 Miller Street, Benton, ME 04901
1/18
7

$238,000

Sold 07/07/26

2
Bedrooms
1,296
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$279,900 | 456 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
1/20
8

$279,900

Sold 06/06/25

3
Bedrooms
1,500
Square Feet
1
Acres
$235,000 | 628 Unity Road, Benton, ME 04901
1/51
9

$235,000

Sold 07/18/26

3
Bedrooms
1,416
Square Feet
0.95
Acres

Location

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Property Information for 55 River Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,753 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: Residential

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Town
  • Page: 204
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Latitude: 44.590602
  • Longitude: -$69.58
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BNTN-000016-000000-000005
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Book Number: 14961
  • Tax Map Number: 16
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,753.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Town
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Area: 0.37
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16117.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Tree Growth: false
  • Site: Level
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1248.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1248.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1951
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $172.28
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl

Room Information

Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 55 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 12, 2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1629234

$215,000—
Sep 11, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913542952

$215,000

+23.2% / yr

Jul 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1629234

$215,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/12/2025

Sold

Maine Listings #1629234

$215,000
09/11/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913542952

$215,000

+23.2% / yr

07/03/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1629234

$215,000

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

Public records

55 River Road

Beds

0

Lot Size

16,117 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

County

KENNEBEC

APN

BNTN M:16 L:05

Schools near 55 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 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: 55 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
$215,000
3
1,248
16,117
$130,000
3
1,600
31,798
$34,950
–
–
–
566,280
$180,000
3
2,256
52,707
–
–
–
–
21,780
–
–
2
792
21,780

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