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Property 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 196 River Rd
General
- Price: $59,995
- Taxes: $777 (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MREIS
- MLS ID: 1647136
- Updated: 1/8/2026
- Added to Site: 27 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Bathtub
- Flooring: Wood, Other, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On-Site Parking
Location
- County: Kennebec
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Private, Unknown
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Farmhouse
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Metal
- Building Size: 1224
- Square Feet: 1,224
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Living Area: 1,224 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,224 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,224 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Barn(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.2
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 95,832
- Lot Size Source: Other
- Zoning: Residential
- Lot Description: Open, Level, Rural
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $777.34
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Lot Number: 2
Listed by Rizzo Mattson (207) 622-9000
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Schools
Schools serving 196 River Rd
School District:School Administrative District 49
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Benton Elementary School 68 School Drive, Benton, ME 04901 | 1-6 | 0.8 mi |
Fairfield Primary School 63 High Street, Fairfield, ME 04937 | PK-K | 1.1 mi |
Lawrence Jr High School 7 School Street, Fairfield, ME 04937 | 7-8 | 1.3 mi |
Lawrence High School, Fairfield, ME 9 School Street, Fairfield, ME 04937 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 196 River Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/23/2025
Listed
$59,995
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 196 River Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,610
12%
$111,050
—
2023
$1,433
-1%
$111,050
—
2022
$1,444
-18%
$111,050
12%
2021
$1,769
13%
$99,380
—
2020
$1,560
4%
$99,380
—
2019
$1,501
3%
$99,380
—
2018
$1,451
1%
$99,380
—
2017
$1,431
5%
$99,380
—
2016
$1,362
1%
$99,380
—
2015
$1,342
-1%
$99,380
—
2014
$1,352
4%
$99,380
—
2013
$1,302
—
$99,380
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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196 River Road, Benton, ME 04901 (MLS# 1647136) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 196 River Road is currently listed for $59,995 and was received on December 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 196 River Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Benton? You can browse all Benton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

