Ashford center
5 Town Hall Road, Ashford, CT 06278
Living in Ashford, Connecticut
Ashford is a rural town in Windham County in Connecticut's Quiet Corner, split roughly down the middle by the Mount Hope River. It was founded in 1714, and the town of Eastford split off from it in 1847. Most of the land is forest, lakes and ponds rather than a dense village center.
Ashford at a glance
- $380,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 27.80 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20–25 minDrive to Willimantic
- WindhamCounty · Northeastern Connecticut
Ashford's villages and zip codes
Ashford uses the single 06278 ZIP code (Ashford station).
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford center | 06278 | The town hall and Ashford Congregational Church sit along Route 44 near the junction with Route 89. |
| Westford | 06278 | A village in the southern part of town along Route 89, home to Westford Congregational Church. |
| Warrenville | 06278 | A village along the Mount Hope River in the northern part of town. |
Ashford covers about 39.5 square miles and borders Eastford, Chaplin, Mansfield, Willington, Union and Woodstock. It was incorporated in 1714.
Things to do in Ashford, CT
Start with Natchaug State Forest and Nipmuck Trail (Boston Hollow section), then 2 more below.
Natchaug State Forest
A state forest with the Natchaug Trail running through it, used for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Backpacker and equestrian camping is available.
Kimball Rd, Ashford
Plan a visitNipmuck Trail (Boston Hollow section)
A 4.2-mile stretch through Boston Hollow, a deep ravine in the Yale-Myers Forest, described by trail groups as the most rugged section of the Natchaug/Nipmuck trail system with a steep climb to a narrow vista.
Boston Hollow Rd, Ashford
Plan a visitAshford Lake
A lake in the eastern part of town surrounded by the Lake Chaffee and Ashford Lake residential communities, used for fishing and boating by residents and association members.
Ashford Lake Rd, Ashford
Joshua's Tract Conservation and Historic Trust preserves
A regional land trust with several nature preserves in Ashford open for walking and birdwatching.
Multiple preserves, Ashford
Plan a visit
More worth a visit
- Mansfield Hollow State ParkA nearby state park with trails and a reservoir, reachable via the Natchaug Trail south from Ashford.Website
A little history
Ashford was founded in 1714; Eastford was part of Ashford until it split off to form its own town in 1847.
President George Washington was delayed overnight in the village in 1789 when local law barred hiring a conveyance on a Sunday.
Knowlton Memorial Hall on Pompey Hollow Road and the Mixer Tavern on Westford Road are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Ashford
Ashford's land is mostly forest and water, with two state forests, several lakes, and a network of long-distance hiking trails.
- Natchaug State ForestState forest land with multi-use trails and backcountry camping.More information
- Nipmuck TrailA long-distance trail through Ashford connecting to Bigelow Hollow State Park to the north and Mansfield Hollow to the south.More information
- Yale-Myers ForestA research forest owned by the Yale School of the Environment, home to Boston Hollow and the Ashford Oak, a large old red oak.More information
- Lake ChaffeeA lake in the northeastern part of town surrounded by a lake association community.
Where to eat in Ashford: restaurants and coffee
2 places in Ashford to try, including pizza restaurant and diner / grill. No one paid to be listed.
Midway Restaurant & Pizza
Pizza restaurant
A pizza and grinder shop offering red-sauce and white pizzas, calzones and seafood pizzas, with pickup and delivery.
174 Ashford Center Rd, Ashford, CT · eatatmidway.com
Ashford Dairy Bar & Grill
Diner / grill
A casual walk-up grill and dairy bar serving burgers and ice cream.
Ashford, CT
Walkability and getting around Ashford
Ashford has no walkable downtown; homes, businesses and civic buildings are spread along state routes and rural roads. A car is necessary for daily errands.
Westford
Warrenville
Drive times
- Willimantic, about 12 miles20–25 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 38 miles45–55 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Ashford has no fixed-route public bus or rail service. The nearest Amtrak service is in Willimantic; the nearest bus connections are through Windham Region Transit District service in surrounding towns.
Ashford property taxes and home prices
Ashford's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.80, which is $27.80 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 $1,946 a year in taxes at 27.80 mills.
What homes in Ashford sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $327,50020 sales | – |
| Sep 2025 | $380,00033 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Ashford's mill rate for 2026–27
27.80mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Ashford27.80 mills
- Motor vehicles27.80 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2030
How Ashford's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 32.265 |
| 2023–24 | 33.085 |
| 2024–25 | 34.364 |
| 2025–26 | 36.377 |
| 2026–27 | 27.80 |
Ashford's town rate went from 32.265 in 2022–23 to 27.80 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2030.
Look up a Ashford property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment
Buying a home in Ashford
What we check on a Ashford purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map, foundation testing and well & septic.
First-time buyer programs in Ashford
CHFA sets Ashford's income and price limits for Windham County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
The Mount Hope River runs north-south through the middle of town and Bigelow Brook forms part of the eastern border, putting land along these waterways and around Ashford Lake and Lake Chaffee in FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for AshfordCrumbling concrete foundations
Ashford sits inside the core area affected by pyrrhotite-related crumbling foundations in concrete poured roughly between the early 1980s and early 2000s. Buyers of homes from that era should ask about foundation testing before making an offer.
Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity CompanyPrivate wells and septic are the norm
There is no public water or sewer system covering the town, so almost every property relies on a private well and septic system. Budget for a well and septic inspection as part of your offer.
All 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 Ashford?
Send us a Ashford address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Ashford: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Ashford: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service; homes typically use propane or oil
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly private septic systems; no townwide sewer system
- Trash and recyclingAshford does not provide municipal curbside trash collection; residents contract with private haulers or use the transfer station.
Town offices and contacts
Ashford Town Hall is at 5 Town Hall Road, Ashford, CT 06278. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:30 am–3 pm; Wednesday 10 am–6 pm; closed Thursday. Main line: 860-487-4400. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website860-487-4400
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and voter registration
- AssessorProperty values and assessments
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment
- Land Use / Building DepartmentPermits, zoning and building inspection
- Youth & Social ServicesYouth and family services
- Babcock LibraryAshford's public library
- Ashford Public Schools / Regional School District 19 (E.O. Smith)School district website
Ashford, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Ashford, CT?
Ashford's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.80, which is $27.80 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 27.80 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Ashford?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 27.80 mills that's about $9,730 a year, or about $811 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Ashford, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Ashford was $380,000 across 33 sales, compared with $327,500 the year before.
When is Ashford's next revaluation?
Ashford's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2030, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2031.
What county is Ashford, CT in?
Ashford is in Windham County, in Connecticut's Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
What ZIP code does Ashford use?
Ashford uses 06278.
Is there curbside trash pickup in Ashford?
No. Ashford does not run municipal curbside collection; residents use private haulers or the town transfer station.
Is there public transit in Ashford?
No fixed-route bus or rail service runs through Ashford; a car is needed to get around.
What are Ashford Town Hall's hours?
Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8:30 am to 3 pm, Wednesday 10 am to 6 pm, and closed Thursday.
Towns near Ashford
Neighbors of Ashford in Windham County and nearby. All Windham 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 Ashford sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Ashford, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Ashford official website: ashfordtownhall.org
- Connecticut Forest and Park Association: Natchaug Trail: ctwoodlands.org
- CT DEEP: Natchaug State Forest: portal.ct.gov
- Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company (CFSIC): crumblingfoundations.org
- Wikimedia Commons: File:AshfordCT_KnowltonHall.jpg: commons.wikimedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.