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56 RIVER RD

BENTON, ME 04901
2
Beds
2
Baths
792 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$104 (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.$7,430 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,430

Property Facts

StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyKENNEBEC
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.3 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Lawrence Jr High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 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.Yes

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

56 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.

  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Waterville 04901
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Kennebec County
  • Newer than 69% 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.

Living area792 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,425 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 56 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaterville 04901Kennebec County
Living areabigger than792 ft²4% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac63% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than197569% of homes58% of homes

About 56 River Rd

When did 56 River Rd, Benton, ME last sell?

56 River Rd, Benton, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 River Rd, Benton, ME?

56 River Rd, Benton, ME has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 792 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 56 River Rd, Benton, ME built?

56 River Rd, Benton, ME was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 River Rd, Benton, ME?

56 River Rd, Benton, ME is assigned to Benton Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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.

How does 56 River Rd, Benton, ME compare to other homes in Waterville 04901?

Among the 8,744 homes in Waterville 04901, it is bigger than 4% of them (792 ft² against a typical 1,425 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1975 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 56 River Rd, Benton, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 River Rd, Benton, ME was $104. The county assessed it at $7,430.

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