227 Benson Road, Manchester, ME 04351

$925,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,400 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,023,660 Status: Active Under Contract
Current Price: $925,000 List Date: 1/08/2026 Last Modified: 4/04/2026

Overview

Description

Proudly held by its original owners, 227 Benson Road has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated over the years, with numerous system upgrades throughout. Built by respected local builder David Barker, the home reflects quality craftsmanship and enduring care. The well-designed floor plan offers four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, including first-floor laundry and a flexible den, office, or bedroom space. Oak hardwood floors run throughout a majority of the living areas, while warm pine trim accents, a wood-burning fireplace, and a hand-crafted oak mantel add timeless character and charm. A bonus room above the garage--finished in 2005 and complete with a pool table--provides excellent additional living or recreational space. Stately stone walls line portions of the property, complemented by gorgeous flowering gardens and mature trees that enhance the beauty of the grounds throughout the seasons. Privacy abounds on this nearly 24-acre retreat, beautifully borde ...

Listing Details MLS# 1648823

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
227
Street Name
Benson
Street Type
Road
County
Kennebec
Town
Manchester
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04351
Zip +4
3936
Leased Land
No
Book
4073
Page
309
Map
R01
Lot
018
Zoning
RR/ Shoreland
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
5444.75
Tax Year
2026
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
925000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
No
# Rooms
8
# Bedrooms
4
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
2
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
3
Year Built
1985
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2400
SqFt Finished Total
2400
SqFt Source
Seller
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
23.5
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
980
Source of Road Frontage
Public Records
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Status Change Info

Kick-Out
No

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
625
Water Frontage Owned
625
Water View
No
Water Body Name
Cobbossee Stream
Water Frontage Shared
0

More Information

Vehicle Storage

Attached
Yes
2 Car
Yes
Auto Door Opener
Yes
Basement
Yes
Direct Entry to Living
Yes

Site

Level
Yes
Pasture/Field
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Location

Rural
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records
Yes

Water Body Type

Stream
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Finished
Yes
Full
Yes

View

Fields
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete
Yes

Exterior

Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Forced Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Other
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Energy Efficiency

HVAC
Yes
Water Heater
Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric
Yes
Gas Bottled
Yes
Oil
Yes
Other Heat Fuel
Yes
Propane
Yes
Wood
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Laminate
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica
Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces
Yes

Style

Cape Cod
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic Tank
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
First

Driveway

Gravel
Yes
Other
Yes
Paved
Yes

Basement Entry

Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes
Other Water Heater
Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Security System
Yes
Walk-in Closets
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Equipment

Air Radon Mitigation System
Yes
Central Vacuum
Yes
Generator
Yes
Water Radon Mitigation System
Yes

Family Room

Family Room
Yes
Family Room Level
Second

Great Room

Great Room
Yes
Great Room Level
First

Great Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Island
Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
First

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Full Bath
Yes
Suite
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes

Room Features

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Suite
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Pasture/Field; Wooded Location: Rural Roads: Paved; Public Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Stream View: Fields; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Cape Cod Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Finished; Full Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Forced Air; Heat Pump; Other Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled; Oil; Other Heat Fuel; Propane; Wood Water Heater: Electric; Other Water Heater Cooling: Central Air; Heat Pump Floors: Carpet; Laminate; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Laundry - 1st Floor; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System; Central Vacuum; Generator; Water Radon Mitigation System Energy Efficiency: HVAC; Water Heater Driveway: Gravel; Other; Paved Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener; Direct Entry to Living Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen First
Great Room First
Family Room Second
Bedroom 4 First
Primary Bedroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Laundry First
Listing Office: Portside Real Estate Group
IDX
Last Updated: April - 04 - 2026
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