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SOLD

JAN 27, 2026

196 River Road
Benton, ME 04901

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,224 sqft (on 2.20 acres)

$59,995

Last Sold: Jan 27, 2026

$49/sqft

$59,995

Last Sold: Jan 27, 2026

$49/sqft

2 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,224 sqft

(on 2.20 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago

Listed by Rizzo Mattson

Bought with: EXP Realty

Source: Maine Listings, MLS#1647136

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.

196 River Road, Benton, ME 04901 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,224 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for the $59,995 asking price on Jan 27, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,779/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$49/sqft

Listed

180+ days ago

Home Details for 196 River Road

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Bulkhead,Exterior EntryNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1224 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Other, Wood, Linoleum
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Other, Wood, Linoleum

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalOther Structures: Barn(s)No Private Pool
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached Garage
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Unknown
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1224 Square Feet

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod,Farmhouse

Price & Status
Price List Price: $59,995Price Per Sqft: $49/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Jan 07 2026

Location
Direction & Address City: Benton

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1224 Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.2 Acres

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 1647136Attribution Contact: 207-622-9000Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1224

Price History for 196 River Road

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/27/2026	$59,995	Sold	Maine Listings #1647136
Recording Date 01/27/2026 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/08/2026	$59,995	Pending	Maine Listings #1647136

12/23/2025	$59,995	Listed For Sale	Maine Listings #1647136

Market trends in Benton

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$1,610
Assessment	$111,050

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 196 River Road

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
171 River Road, Benton, ME	0.13	Single-Family Home	$269,900	11/26/25	3	2	1,170
114 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, ME	0.71	Single-Family Home	$171,000	09/11/25	1	1	672
10 Miller Street, Benton, ME	0.73	Single-Family Home	$238,000	07/07/26	2	1.5	1,296
55 River Road, Waterville, ME	0.67	Single-Family Home	$215,000	09/12/25	3	1	1,248
28.5 Elm Street, Fairfield, ME	1.11	Single-Family Home	$120,000	12/01/25	3	1	1,200
16 Newhall Street, Fairfield, ME	0.94	Single-Family Home	$230,000	10/08/25	3	1.5	1,468

Nearby homes

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SOLD
NOV 26, 2025
$269,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,170 sqft
171 River Road,
Benton, ME 04901
OWN REAL ESTATE, Closed
OFF MARKET
0 River Road,
Benton, ME 04901
EXP Realty, Closed
SOLD
SEP 12, 2025
$215,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,248 sqft
55 River Road,
Waterville, ME 04901
Real Broker, Closed
OFF MARKET
0 Skowhegan Road,
Fairfield, ME 04937
Surette Real Estate, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $320,500
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,040 sqft
23 Lawrence Drive,
Benton, ME 04901
Surette Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
SEP 11, 2025
$171,000
1 bd
1 ba
672 sqft
114 Skowhegan Road,
Fairfield, ME 04937
Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,175 sqft
12 Miller Street,
Benton, ME 04901
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group, Closed
SOLD
JUL 7, 2026
$238,000
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,296 sqft
10 Miller Street,
Benton, ME 04901
Allied Realty, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,800
4 bd
1 ba
1,298 sqft
118 Skowhegan Road,
Fairfield, ME 04937
Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate, Closed
OFF MARKET
0 Lot 35 River Road,
Waterville, ME 04901
Century 21 Nason Realty, Closed
OFF MARKET
Est. $221,500
1 bd
1 ba
877 sqft
26 Pleasant Drive,
Benton, ME 04901
OWN REAL ESTATE, Closed

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Benton

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
86 % Say kids play outside
83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
83 % Say people would walk alone at night
80 % Say there's holiday spirit
80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
78 % Say it's dog friendly
71 % Say yards are well-kept
60 % Say car is needed
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
44 % Say streets are well-lit
33 % Say there's wildlife
33 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there are sidewalks
33 % Say there are community events
20 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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Apartments for Rent

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NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$1,050/mo
1 bd
1 ba
54 Mountain Ave #5,
Fairfield, ME 04937
Brown House Properties
PET FRIENDLY
$1,400/mo
3 bd
1 ba
9 Burrill St #3,
Fairfield, ME 04937
Brown House Properties
PET FRIENDLY
$1,450/mo
2 bd
1 ba
119 Drummond Ave #0bc138df1,
Waterville, ME 04901
Contact for price
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
50 Mountain Ave #f320a52c6,
Fairfield, ME 04937
NEW - 23 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$1,300/mo
2 bd
1 ba
131 College Ave #4,
Waterville, ME 04901
Maine Real Estate Management LLC
PET FRIENDLY
$1,100/mo
1 bd
1 ba
3 Newhall St #1,
Fairfield, ME 04937
Maine Real Estate Management LLC
PET FRIENDLY
$1,250/mo
1 bd
1 ba
131 College Ave #1,
Waterville, ME 04901
Maine Real Estate Management LLC
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,850/mo
3 bd
1 ba
347 Ridge Rd #3,
Fairfield, ME 04937
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,350/mo
2 bd
1 ba
347 Ridge Rd #2,
Fairfield, ME 04937
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,400/mo
2 bd
1 ba
3 High St #2,
Fairfield, ME 04937
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,500/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1-15 Winchester St #1,
Fairfield, ME 04937
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,000/mo
2 bd
1 ba
2 Newhall St #2,
Fairfield, ME 04937
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Homes for sale near 196 River Road

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$225,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,423 sqft
14 Osborne Street,
Fairfield, ME 04937
Summit Real Estate, Active
1 ACRE
$330,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,040 sqft
34 Kennebec Drive,
Benton, ME 04901
NextHome Experience, Active
0.87 ACRES
$298,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,395 sqft
225 Skowhegan,
Fairfield, ME 04937
Realty of Maine, Active
OPEN SAT, 1-3PM
0.5 ACRES
$349,900
4 bd
2 ba
1,539 sqft
41 Western Avenue,
Fairfield, ME 04937
NextHome Northern Lights Realty, Active
$249,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,124 sqft
3 Bunker Avenue,
Fairfield, ME 04937
Mainely-Real Estate, Active
0.46 ACRES
$140,000
3 bd
1 ba
788 sqft
50, 52/54 Water Street,
Fairfield, ME 04937
Portside Real Estate Group, Active
3.08 ACRES
$299,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,541 sqft
1071 Clinton Avenue,
Benton, ME 04901
Allied Realty, Active
0.56 ACRES
$390,000
4 bd
2 ba
2,028 sqft
33 Andrea Avenue,
Benton, ME 04901
Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate, Active
$90,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,238 sqft
36 Military Avenue,
Fairfield, ME 04937
Summit Real Estate, Active
$199,900
3 bd
2.5 ba
7,734 sqft
136 Main Street,
Fairfield, ME 04937
Integrity Homes Real Estate Group, PC, Active
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Off Market Homes Near 196 River Road

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SOLD
JUL 7, 2026
$72,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,288 sqft
17 Averill Mobile Home Park,
Benton, ME 04901
Sprague & Curtis Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
JUL 2, 2026
$62,000
1.3 River Road,
Waterville, ME 04901
Coldwell Banker Realty, Closed
SOLD
JUN 12, 2026
$80,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,225 sqft
16 Main Street,
Fairfield, ME 04937
LAER, Closed
SOLD
JUN 8, 2026
$60,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,200 sqft
323 Neck Road,
Benton, ME 04901
Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
JUN 2, 2026
$60,000
3 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
540 Bellsqueeze Road,
Clinton, ME 04927
Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
MAY 26, 2026
$62,500
031-002 Corbett Lane,
Waterville, ME 04901
Adams Realty, Closed
SOLD
MAY 18, 2026
$63,000
3 bd
1 ba
960 sqft
137 Heywood Road,
Winslow, ME 04901
United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine, Closed
SOLD
MAY 11, 2026
$76,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,440 sqft
4 Union Place,
Waterville, ME 04901
Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate, Closed
SOLD
MAR 19, 2026
$58,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,260 sqft
188 Ohio Hill Road,
Fairfield, ME 04937
OWN REAL ESTATE, Closed
SOLD
MAR 16, 2026
$70,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,875 sqft
45 Simpson Ave,
Winslow, ME 04901
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196 River Road
Benton, ME 04901

$59,995

$59,995

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