NOT LISTED FOR SALE

196 River Rd Benton, ME 04901

Estimated Value: $139,667

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,224 Sq Ft
$114/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 27, 2026

Last sale price $59,995 $49 Per Sq Ft

Est. 133% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $880 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 2.2 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of January 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Merrie Hanson

Rizzo Mattson Brokerage Phone: 207-622-9000 Listed on: 12/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Tasha Michaud

EXP Realty

EXP Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $777

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2.2 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Type Unknown

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 02
  • Assessor Parcel Number BNTN-000005-000000-000002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$777

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

2.2 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.2
  • MLS Status: Closed
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  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1224.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Farmhouse
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Attribution Contact: 207-622-9000
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 49.02
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Living Room:Living Room: Living Room
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Location:Location: Rural
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Bulkhead, Exterior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other, Wood, Linoleum
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Unknown
  • Water Source: Private, Unknown

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 95832.0
  • Parcel #: BNTN-000005-000000-000002
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 777.34
  • Tax Lot: 02

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 23, 2025
Closed on
Jan 28, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Merrie Hanson
Rizzo Mattson
Buyer's Agent
Tasha Michaud
EXP Realty
List Price
$59,995
Sold Price
$59,995
Views
220
Current Estimated Value
$139,667

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$79,672

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,668
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$59,995 --
-- None Available
-- None Available
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-- --
-- --
-- --
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $60,668
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/27/2026 01/27/26 Sold $59,995 0.0% $49 / Sq Ft
01/07/2026 01/07/26 Pending -- -- --
12/23/2025 12/23/25 For Sale $59,995 -- $49 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,555 $111,050 $34,500 $76,550
2024 $1,610 $111,050 $34,500 $76,550
2023 $1,433 $111,050 $34,500 $76,550
2022 $1,444 $111,050 $34,500 $76,550
2021 $1,769 $99,380 $25,960 $73,420
2020 $1,560 $99,380 $25,960 $73,420
2019 $1,501 $99,380 $25,960 $73,420
2018 $1,451 $99,380 $25,960 $73,420
2017 $1,431 $99,380 $25,960 $73,420
2016 $1,362 $99,380 $25,960 $73,420
2015 $1,342 $99,380 $25,960 $73,420
2014 $1,352 $99,380 $25,960 $73,420
2013 $1,302 $99,380 $25,960 $73,420
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1647136

Maine Listings

APN: BNTN-000005-000000-000002

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