Andover center
17 School Rd, Andover, CT 06232
Living in Andover, Connecticut
Andover is a small town in Tolland County, about 10 miles east of Hartford, formed from parts of Hebron and Coventry and incorporated in 1848. Its name comes from Andover in Hampshire, England. The Hop River, Burnap Brook and Skungamaug River run through town, and Andover Lake sits in the southeastern corner.
Andover at a glance
- $395,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 31.58 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20–25 minDrive to Hartford
- TollandCounty · Northeastern Connecticut
Andover's zip code
Andover is served by the 06232 zip code.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Andover center | 06232 | Around the town hall and library on School Road and Long Hill Road. |
Andover covers about 15.4 square miles and borders Coventry, Columbia, Hebron and Bolton. It was incorporated in 1848.
Things to do in Andover, CT
Start with Andover Lake.
Andover Lake
A lake in the southeastern part of town used for swimming and boating by residents of the surrounding lake association.
Southeastern Andover
A little history
Andover was incorporated on May 18, 1848 from parts of Hebron and Coventry, and takes its name from Andover in Hampshire, England.
White's Tavern in Andover hosted French officers, including Rochambeau, during the American Revolution.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Andover
The town's outdoor draws center on the Hop River and Andover Lake.
- Hop River State Park TrailA rail-trail that passes through Andover along the former Hop River rail line, used for walking and biking.
- Andover LakeA lake in the southeastern corner of town.
Where to eat in Andover: restaurants and coffee
1 places in Andover to try, including restaurant. No one paid to be listed.
Bidwell Tavern
Restaurant
A long-running restaurant and bar in Andover.
Walkability and getting around Andover
Andover is a rural, low-density town with no walkable commercial center; a car is needed for most errands.
Drive times
- Hartford, about 10 miles20–25 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 25 miles35–40 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Andover has no fixed-route public transit; the nearest Amtrak/Hartford Line service is in Hartford.
Andover property taxes and home prices
Andover's 2026–27 mill rate is 31.58, which is $31.58 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Connecticut taxes a home at 70% of its appraised value, so every $100,000 of value costs about $2,211 a year in taxes at 31.58 mills.
What homes in Andover sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $309,0009 sales | – |
| Sep 2025 | $395,0007 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Andover's mill rate for 2026–27
31.58mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Andover31.58 mills
- Motor vehicles31.58 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027
How Andover's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 31.91 |
| 2023–24 | 31.29 |
| 2024–25 | 31.46 |
| 2025–26 | 31.59 |
| 2026–27 | 31.58 |
Andover's town rate went from 31.91 in 2022–23 to 31.58 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.
Look up a Andover property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
Buying a home in Andover
What we check on a Andover purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and foundations.
First-time buyer programs in Andover
CHFA sets Andover's income and price limits for Tolland County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
The Hop River, Burnap Brook, Skungamaug River and Andover Lake put low-lying land along those waterways in FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for AndoverAsk about foundation testing
Andover has an active town page with the Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company (CFSIC), the state program for homes with crumbling concrete foundations caused by pyrrhotite. Buyers of homes built from the 1980s on with a poured concrete foundation should ask about foundation testing before making an offer.
CFSIC town pageAll loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. CHFA and USDA limits and eligibility are set by those agencies and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Andover?
Send us a Andover address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Andover: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Andover: Eversource for power.
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Town offices and contacts
Andover Town Hall is at 17 School Rd, Andover, CT 06232. Hours: Monday 8:15 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Tuesday–Thursday 8:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed Friday–Sunday. Individual department hours vary.. Main line: (860) 742-7305. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
Andover, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Andover, CT?
Andover's 2026–27 mill rate is 31.58, which is $31.58 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 31.58 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Andover?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 31.58 mills that's about $11,053 a year, or about $921 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Andover, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Andover was $395,000 across 7 sales, compared with $309,000 the year before.
When is Andover's next revaluation?
Andover's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2027, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2028.
What county is Andover, CT in?
Andover is in Tolland County.
What is Andover's zip code?
06232.
How far is Andover from Hartford?
About 10 miles, roughly a 20–25 minute drive.
Is there public transit in Andover?
No, Andover has no fixed-route public transit.
Towns near Andover
Neighbors of Andover in Tolland County and nearby. All Tolland County towns.
Sources
- Mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, "Mill Rates for FY 2014–2027," data.ct.gov. Revaluation year: OPM, Revaluation Schedule 2023–2037.
- Home sales: "Real Estate Sales 2001–2024 GL," data.ct.gov. Medians use Andover sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Andover, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Andover, CT official website: andoverconnecticut.org
- CFSIC Andover town page: crumblingfoundations.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.