This charming Benton home offers the perfect blend of country living and modern convenience, set in a peaceful location just minutes from in-town Fairfield. The main floor features a primary bedroom with a full bath and laundry, a spacious kitchen, and a bright, welcoming living room. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms that are ideal for guests or a home office. Outside, enjoy weekends filled with fun days in this amazing backyard, complete with a spacious deck, patio, tree swing, treehouse, and an above-ground pool—perfect for summer gatherings and memorable backyard barbecues. A fenced-in yard provides plenty of space for guests to relax and a safe haven for your furry friends to play. Close to boating, parks, schools, the community center, and shopping, this home combines rural tranquility with easy access to everyday amenities.
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$269,900
171 River Road, Benton, ME 04901
3beds
1,170sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$2,009 Estimated rent
Home value
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Estimated sales range
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$2,009/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 26, 2025 at 08:59am
Listed by:
OWN REAL ESTATE
Bought with:
Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1639435
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,170
- Total interior livable area: 1,170 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,170
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.80 Acres
- Features: Near Town, Rural, Level, Open Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: BNTNM17L09
- Zoning: Residential/Rural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Benton
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Sold | $269,900+0%$231/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Pending sale | $269,800$231/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $269,800+95.5%$231/sqft |
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| 11/26/2018 | Sold | $138,000-7.1%$118/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1372103 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2018 | Pending sale | $148,500$127/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Surette Real Estate #1372103 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,053 +12.4% | $141,560 |
| 2023 | $1,826 -0.8% | $141,560 |
| 2022 | $1,840 -9.3% | $141,560 +24.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 04901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Benton Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Lawrence Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Lawrence High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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