Kensington
240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037
Living in Berlin, Connecticut
Berlin sits in central Connecticut between Hartford and Meriden, split into three named areas: Berlin center, Kensington, and East Berlin. The town's brickyards and tinware shops made it an early manufacturing center, and today Amtrak and CT Rail's Hartford Line both stop at Berlin Station.
Berlin at a glance
- $425,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 31.15 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20–25 minDrive to Hartford
- HartfordCounty · Central Connecticut
Berlin's villages and zip codes
Berlin and East Berlin share ZIP 06023; Kensington has its own ZIP, 06037.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington | 06037 | The town hall, library and many town offices sit along Kensington Road in this village. |
| Berlin center | 06023 | The older town center near Berlin Station and the Berlin Turnpike corridor. |
| East Berlin | 06023 | A village east of the Mattabesett River near the Cromwell and Middletown lines. |
Berlin covers about 26.3 square miles and borders New Britain, Newington, Rocky Hill, Cromwell, Middletown, Meriden and Southington. It was incorporated in 1785.
Things to do in Berlin, CT
Start with New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park and Lamentation Mountain State Park, then 2 more below.
New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park
A children's museum and small park with farm animals and nature trails, part of the New Britain Youth Museum system.
191 Farmington Ave, Kensington
Lamentation Mountain State Park
A ridge-top natural area on the Metacomet Trail with hiking and overlooks; the Hanging Hills and Lamentation, Short and Ragged Mountains form the local traprock ridgeline.
Off Andrews St, Berlin/Meriden line
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
The town's public library on Kensington Road, tracing its roots to a library founded in Berlin in 1829.
234 Kensington Road
Plan a visitColes Road Brewing
A local brewery in Berlin with a taproom and rotating beer lineup.
Coles Road, Berlin
More worth a visit
- Putters ParadiseMini golf, bumper boats and go-karts on the Berlin Turnpike.
A little history
Berlin is considered one of the birthplaces of interchangeable-parts manufacturing through Simeon North's early workshops.
The Pattison brothers began producing tinware in Berlin around 1740, work that grew into the traveling 'Yankee Peddler' trade.
Local brickyards produced up to 90,000 bricks a day at their peak, into the 1960s.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Berlin
Berlin's traprock ridges give it some of the more rugged hiking terrain in central Connecticut, alongside town parkland closer to the villages.
- Metacomet TrailA roughly 51-mile ridgeline trail running through Berlin along the Metacomet range, with overlooks near Lamentation and Short Mountains.
- Mattabesett TrailA roughly 50-mile blue-blazed trail that connects to the Metacomet Trail system in the Berlin area.
- Silver LakeA lake on the Berlin/Meriden line historically used for waterpower, now bordered by residential shoreline.
Where to eat in Berlin: restaurants and coffee
3 places in Berlin to try, including pizza and italian-american restaurant and restaurant and bar. No one paid to be listed.
Portofino's Restaurant
Pizza and Italian-American restaurant
Serves pizza, calzones, grinders and salads on the Berlin Turnpike.
1863 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT
Tavern on the Trax
Restaurant and bar
A restaurant and bar located at the Berlin train station.
Berlin Station, Berlin, CT
Baltic Restaurant
Polish-American restaurant
A long-running Polish-American restaurant in Berlin.
Berlin, CT
Walkability and getting around Berlin
Kensington center and the area around Berlin Station have sidewalks and a walkable core, but most of Berlin, including East Berlin, is built around driving between the village centers.
Berlin center
Berlin, CT 06023
East Berlin
East Berlin, CT 06023
Drive times
- Hartford, about 11 miles20–25 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 25 miles30–35 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Berlin Station is served by Amtrak's Northeast Regional and Valley Flyer, and by CT Rail's Hartford Line, connecting to Hartford, New Haven and Springfield, MA. CTtransit routes also serve the town.
Berlin property taxes and home prices
Berlin's 2026–27 mill rate is 31.15, which is $31.15 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Some areas also pay a fire or special district tax on top of that. Connecticut taxes a home at 70% of its appraised value, so every $100,000 of value costs about $2,180 a year in taxes at 31.15 mills.
What homes in Berlin sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $385,000160 sales | $330,00043 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $425,000153 sales | $407,50040 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Berlin's mill rate for 2026–27
31.15mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Berlin31.15 mills
- Worthington Fire District (where it applies)+1.90 mills
- Kensington Fire District (where it applies)+1.35 mills
- Motor vehicles31.15 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027
How Berlin's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 34.31 |
| 2023–24 | 29.56 |
| 2024–25 | 30.21 |
| 2025–26 | 30.65 |
| 2026–27 | 31.15 |
Berlin's town rate went from 34.31 in 2022–23 to 31.15 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.
Look up a Berlin 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 Berlin
What we check on a Berlin purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map, foundation testing and rail commute.
First-time buyer programs in Berlin
CHFA sets Berlin's income and price limits for Hartford County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
Parts of Berlin along the Mattabesett River in East Berlin, and around Silver Lake and other watercourses, fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for BerlinCrumbling foundation concerns
Berlin is in the north-central Connecticut area where the Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company (CFSIC) has tracked pyrrhotite-related crumbling foundations. Buyers of homes built or with foundations poured in the affected era should ask about foundation testing.
CFSICLiving near Berlin Station
Homes near Berlin Station give Amtrak and Hartford Line access, which can be a factor when comparing listings against noise and grade-crossing proximity.
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 Berlin?
Send us a Berlin address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Berlin: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Berlin: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Trash and recyclingCurbside trash and recycling collection is handled by a contracted hauler, Trash Away, using automated bins; large-item pickups are scheduled directly with the hauler.
Berlin Recycling Center
19 Town Farm Lane, Berlin, CT Monday–Friday 7:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; most Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Transfer station detailsTown offices and contacts
Berlin Town Hall is at 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037. Hours: Mon–Wed 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Thu 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.. Main line: (860) 828-7000. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 828-7000
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections(860) 828-7036
- AssessorProperty values and assessments
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment
- Building DepartmentPermits and inspections(860) 828-7012
- Planning and ZoningLand use applications and zoning regulations(860) 828-7066
- Parks and RecreationParks, programs and facilities(860) 828-7056
- Public WorksRoads, refuse and the transfer station(860) 828-7022
- Berlin-Peck Memorial LibraryThe town's public library
- Berlin Public SchoolsThe town's school district
Berlin, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Berlin, CT?
Berlin's 2026–27 mill rate is 31.15, which is $31.15 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Some areas also pay a fire or special district tax on top of that. The motor vehicle rate is 31.15 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Berlin?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 31.15 mills that's about $10,902 a year, or about $909 a month, before any district tax. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Berlin, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Berlin was $425,000 across 153 sales, compared with $385,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $407,500 across 40 sales.
When is Berlin's next revaluation?
Berlin'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 Berlin, CT in?
Berlin is in Hartford County, in the Capitol Planning Region.
What are Berlin's ZIP codes?
Berlin and East Berlin use ZIP 06023; Kensington uses ZIP 06037.
Is there train service in Berlin?
Yes. Berlin Station is served by Amtrak's Northeast Regional and Valley Flyer, and by CT Rail's Hartford Line.
How does trash pickup work in Berlin?
Curbside trash and recycling is collected by a contracted hauler, Trash Away, using automated bins; residents can also use the Berlin Recycling Center on Town Farm Lane.
What towns border Berlin?
Berlin borders New Britain, Newington, Rocky Hill, Cromwell, Middletown, Meriden and Southington.
Towns near Berlin
Neighbors of Berlin in Hartford County and nearby. All Hartford 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 Berlin sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Berlin, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Berlin, CT official website: berlinct.gov
- Berlin-Peck Memorial Library: berlinpeck.org
- Berlin Recycling Center / Refuse-Recycling Pickup, Town of Berlin: berlinct.gov
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.