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$235,985$492 / ft²
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 82How 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 $148,600 on Nov 26, 2014

8 BENSON CT

MECHANIC FALLS, ME 04256
0
Baths
480 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$236K
$194K low$278K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$148,600 · Nov 26, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,186 (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.$146,706 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,066

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyANDROSCOGGIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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
Elm Street School-Mechanic FallsF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Poland Regional High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi
M
Bruce M Whittier Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.3 mi

District: Regional School Unit 16

Neighborhood · ZIP 04256These 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.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,069
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.247 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,482
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,437
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

8 Benson Ct 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 less than 88% of homes in Androscoggin County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Androscoggin County
  • Among the smallest homes in Androscoggin County
  • Among the smallest lots in Mechanic Falls 04256
  • Older than 80% of homes in Mechanic Falls 04256

What homes are worth in Mechanic Falls 04256

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

This home
$92K$472K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Mechanic Falls 04256.

How it measures up in Mechanic Falls 04256

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mechanic Falls 04256.

Estimated value$235,985
CheaperTypical $267,520Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$492
CheaperTypical $288Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area480 ft²
SmallerTypical 981 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1.08 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 8 Benson Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMechanic Falls 04256Androscoggin County
Estimated valuepricier than$235,98535% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49294% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than480 ft²4% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than195320% of homes36% of homes

About 8 Benson Ct

How much is 8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME is $235,985 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $193,754 to $278,216. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME last sell?

8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME last sold on Nov 26, 2014 for $148,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME?

8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME has 480 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME built?

8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME?

8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME is assigned to Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls (elementary), rated F; Poland Regional High School (high), rated D+; Bruce M Whittier Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Regional School Unit 16. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME compare to other homes in Mechanic Falls 04256?

Among the 1,064 homes in Mechanic Falls 04256, it is worth more than 35% of them ($235,985 against a typical $267,520), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($492 against a typical $288), it is bigger than 4% of them (480 ft² against a typical 981 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 1.08 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1953 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Androscoggin County, it is worth more than 12% 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 8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Benson Ct, Mechanic Falls, ME was $2,186. The county assessed it at $146,706.

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