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Last sold for $12,500 on Nov 13, 2009

162 RICHARDS RD

BENTON, ME 04901
0
Baths
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$12,500 · Nov 13, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$52 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$3,710 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,710

Property Facts

CountyKENNEBEC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Albion Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.6 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 mi
M
Lawrence Jr High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 6.4 mi

District: School Administrative District 49

Neighborhood · ZIP 04901These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,079
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.340 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,894
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,846
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

162 Richards Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Kennebec County

How it measures up in Waterville 04901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waterville 04901.

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

How 162 Richards Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaterville 04901Kennebec County
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac63% of homes32% of homes

About 162 Richards Rd

When did 162 Richards Rd, Benton, ME last sell?

162 Richards Rd, Benton, ME last sold on Nov 13, 2009 for $12,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 162 Richards Rd, Benton, ME?

162 Richards Rd, Benton, ME is assigned to Albion Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Lawrence High School (high), rated D+; Lawrence Jr High School (middle), rated D. All sit in School Administrative District 49. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 162 Richards Rd, Benton, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 162 Richards Rd, Benton, ME was $52. The county assessed it at $3,710.

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