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$392,079
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 78How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $35,000 on Dec 12, 2025

488 RIVER RD

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

Valuation

$392K
$306K low$478K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Dec 12, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,878 (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.$419,840 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,430
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$354,410
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,730

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.94 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyKENNEBEC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.14.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Benton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.3 mi
M
Lawrence Jr High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 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%

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How this home compares

488 River 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.

  • Worth more than 84% of homes in Waterville 04901
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Waterville 04901

What homes are worth in Waterville 04901

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$75K$555K

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Waterville 04901.

How it measures up in Waterville 04901

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

Estimated value$392,079
CheaperTypical $270,753Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

How 488 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaterville 04901Kennebec County
Estimated valuepricier than$392,07984% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than14 ac96% of homes93% of homes

About 488 River Rd

How much is 488 River Rd, Benton, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 River Rd, Benton, ME is $392,079 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $306,125 to $478,032. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 River Rd, Benton, ME last sell?

488 River Rd, Benton, ME last sold on Dec 12, 2025 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 488 River Rd, Benton, ME?

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

How does 488 River Rd, Benton, ME compare to other homes in Waterville 04901?

Among the 8,740 homes in Waterville 04901, it is worth more than 84% of them ($392,079 against a typical $270,753) and its lot is bigger than 96% of them (14 ac against a typical 0.32 ac). Measured against all of Kennebec County, it is worth more than 68% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 488 River Rd, Benton, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 River Rd, Benton, ME was $5,878. The county assessed it at $419,840.

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