$310,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025

39 Falls Rd Benton, ME 04901

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$258 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 179 Feet of Waterfront
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to 39 Falls Road, Benton - Enchanting cottage-style ranch home nestled along the Sebasticook River; combining country charm with the ease of first-floor living. Lovingly maintained, this home is now ready to welcome new owners. Step inside to discover a flowing layout; The heart of the home is the kitchen with additional seating, blending into the dining area flows into the living room, where a center fireplace serves as a warm focal point. The primary bedroom suite offers a peaceful retreat, while the back deck invites you to relax with your morning coffee, enjoying the sights of soaring eagles and occasional wildlife visitors. It's the perfect spot for a BBQ or entertaining guests. Additional highlights include a second bedroom, full bath, first-floor laundry, and efficient heat pump. Downstairs, a daylight walkout basement provides endless possibilities for customization—whether you're envisioning a family room, home office, or additional living space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachel Anderson

Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate Listed on: 09/30/2024

Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Mitchell Domagala

RE/MAX Oceanside

RE/MAX Oceanside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,045

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • 179 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Property is zoned RES / Shoreland

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • River Nearby
  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16-01
  • Assessor Parcel Number BNTN-000021-000000-000016-000001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,045

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Sebasticook River
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Sebasticook River bridge, then right onto Falls Road. Continue driving straight on Falls Road, Home is on right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 2.0
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1200.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 179.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 179.0
  • Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tank: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Vaulted Ceiling29: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Vaulted Ceiling15: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Rural
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87120.0
  • Parcel #: BNTN-000021-000000-000016-000001
  • Zoning: RES / Shoreland

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2045.0
  • Tax Book Number: 4921 / 15115
  • Tax Lot: 16-01
  • Tax Map Number: 21
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2024
Closed on
Feb 28, 2025
Sold by
Cyr Inez C Est and Bickford
Bought by
Cole Danielle E
Seller's Agent
Rachel Anderson
Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mitchell Domagala
RE/MAX Oceanside
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,900
-18.4%
Views
86
Current Estimated Value
$302,215

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,785
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.13%
Original Mortgage
$299,250
Outstanding Balance
$299,007
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$3,208
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $310,000 None Available
Personal Reps Deed $310,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $299,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $299,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $310,000 -1.6% $258 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2025 01/15/25 Price Changed $315,000 -4.5% $263 / Sq Ft
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Price Changed $330,000 -9.6% $275 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Price Changed $365,000 -3.9% $304 / Sq Ft
09/30/2024 09/30/24 For Sale $379,900 -- $317 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $2,045 $141,020 $44,250 $96,770
2023 $1,819 $141,020 $44,250 $96,770
2022 $1,833 $141,020 $44,250 $96,770
2021 $2,346 $131,820 $35,800 $96,020
2020 $2,070 $131,820 $35,800 $96,020
2019 $1,990 $131,820 $35,800 $96,020
2018 $1,925 $131,820 $35,800 $96,020
2017 $1,898 $131,820 $35,800 $96,020
2016 $1,806 $131,820 $35,800 $96,020
2015 $1,780 $131,820 $35,800 $96,020
2014 $1,793 $131,820 $35,800 $96,020
2013 $1,727 $131,820 $35,800 $96,020
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1605393

Maine Listings

APN: BNTN-000021-000000-000016-000001