Kennebec County and Benton Town property record for 156 Richards Rd, Benton, ME 04901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $119,400 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,746 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BNTN M:03 L:83-D |
| Primary APN | BNTN M:03 L:83-D |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
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| Account Number | 860 |
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| Street Address | 156 RICHARDS RD |
| City | BENTON |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04901-2826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHARDS ROAD SUB 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 83-D |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 22000 |
156 Richards Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Kennebec County and Benton Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 RICHARDS RD, BENTON, ME 04901-2826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201813939 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12954 / 144 |
| Transfer Doc | 2018013939 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BENTON ME |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 156 RICHARDS RD, BENTON, ME 04901-2826 |
| Document Number | 2018013939 |
| Book / Page | 12954 / 0144 |
| Instrument | 2018013939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2018013940 |
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| Date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018013940 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 3, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Richards Rd was $1,746, down 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Kennebec County and Benton Town assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Town |
| Unified School District | School Administrative District 49 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,746.00 (-3.43%) | $124,680 (-) Land $29,520 Building $95,160 |
| 2024 | $1,808.00 (+13%) | $124,680 (+0.55%) Land $29,520 Building $95,160 |
| 2023 | $1,600.00 (+4.1%) | $124,000 (+4.85%) Land $29,520 Building $94,480 |
| 2022 | $1,537.00 | $118,260 Land $29,520 Building $88,740 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 156 Richards Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 18, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1987–1988) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1988 · alluvial fan flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 156 Richards Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 53% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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