Kennebec County and Benton Town property record for 8 River Rd, Benton, ME 04901
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
|---|---|
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,921 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BNTN M:14 L:41 |
| Primary APN | BNTN M:14 L:41 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
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| Account Number | 557 |
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| Street Address | 8 RIVER RD |
| City | BENTON |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04901-3423 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Unknown |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON ME |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 22000 |
8 River Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Kennebec County and Benton Town records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 736, SEARSPORT, ME 04974-0736 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 202318272 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14865 / 118 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2023016940 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON ME |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8 RIVER RD, BENTON, ME 04901-3423 |
| Document Number | 2023018272 |
| Book / Page | 14865 / 118 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023018272 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 421 MOUNT EPHRAIM RD, SEARSPORT, ME 04974-3705 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BENTON ME |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8 RIVER RD, BENTON, ME 04901-3423 |
| Document Number | 2023016940 |
| Book / Page | 14849 / 248 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023016940 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 8 River Rd was $1,921, down 3.5% 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 | $1,921.00 (-3.47%) | $137,240 (-) Land $15,610 Building $121,630 |
| 2024 | $1,990.00 (+12.43%) | $137,240 (-) Land $15,610 Building $121,630 |
| 2023 | $1,770.00 (-15.35%) | $137,240 (-14.68%) Land $15,610 Building $121,630 |
| 2022 | $2,091.00 | $160,860 Land $15,610 Building $145,250 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 18, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8 River 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 120 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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