Kennebec County and Benton Town property record for 178 River Rd, Benton, ME 04901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 784 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 2.4 acres (104,544 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Oct 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,995 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BNTN M:17 L:05 |
| Primary APN | BNTN M:17 L:05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 784 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,400 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 986 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 104,544 sqft (2.4 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 728 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 RIVER RD |
| City | BENTON |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04901-3438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 22000 |
Source: Kennebec County and Benton Town records, as of October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 RODERICK RD, A, CLINTON, ME 04927-3752 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202623442 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15877 / 279 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON ME |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 178 RIVER RD, BENTON, ME 04901-3438 |
| Document Number | 0000023442 |
| Book / Page | 15877 / 279 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623442 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
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| Name | MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON ME |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 178 RIVER RD, BENTON, ME 04901-3438 |
| Document Number | 0000014932 |
| Book / Page | 15786 / 161 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 45 HILLCREST DR, CLINTON, ME 04927-3751 |
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 | $1,995.00 (-3.48%) | $142,520 (-) Land $38,330 Building $104,190 |
| 2024 | $2,067.00 (+12.4%) | $142,520 (-) Land $38,330 Building $104,190 |
| 2023 | $1,839.00 (-0.76%) | $142,520 (-) Land $38,330 Building $104,190 |
| 2022 | $1,853.00 | $142,520 Land $38,330 Building $104,190 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 18, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | KENNEBEC WATER DISTRICT serves 22,060 people · EPA ID ME0090750 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 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 |
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