Bethany center
40 Peck Road, Bethany, CT 06524
Living in Bethany, Connecticut
Bethany is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, set inland from the shoreline along Route 63 and Route 42. It was first settled in 1717 and separated from Woodbridge to incorporate as its own town in May 1832. The town has one ZIP code and no incorporated village centers beyond the historic green near town hall.
Bethany at a glance
- $483,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 29.99 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 15–20 minDrive to New Haven
- New HavenCounty · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Bethany's zip code
Bethany uses a single ZIP code, 06524, for the entire town.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany center | 06524 | The town green and town hall area along Route 63 (Amity Road) and Route 42, near the historic church. |
Bethany covers about 21.4 square miles and borders Woodbridge, Naugatuck, Prospect and Beacon Falls. It was incorporated in 1832.
Things to do in Bethany, CT
Start with Veterans Memorial Park.
Veterans Memorial Park
A 165-acre town park assembled between 1997 and 1999, with the man-made Hockanum Lake, which opened for swimming in 1999. The park includes the Bethany Veterans Wall of Honor.
Bethany, CT
A little history
Bethany was first settled in 1717 as part of Woodbridge, and separated from it to incorporate as its own town in May 1832.
In 1844, the state legislature took Bethany's Straitsville section, along with parts of Waterbury and Oxford, to form the town of Naugatuck.
Bethany Airport, a small airfield off Route 63, opened in 1923 and was one of the first airfields in New England.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Bethany
Bethany's open space centers on Veterans Memorial Park and a network of Bethany Land Trust preserves, including land along the borders with Naugatuck, Prospect and Beacon Falls.
- Veterans Memorial Park165 acres of town parkland with Hockanum Lake, a man-made swimming lake that opened in 1999.
- Three Sisters PreserveA Bethany Land Trust preserve at the point where the boundaries of Bethany, Naugatuck and Prospect meet at the head of a ravine.More information
- Van Epps PreserveA Bethany Land Trust preserve near the Beacon Falls border, expanded to more than 20 acres after a 16-acre addition.More information
Where to eat in Bethany: restaurants and coffee
2 places in Bethany to try, including pizzeria and pizzeria. No one paid to be listed.
Apizza Grande Bethany
Pizzeria
A family-owned pizzeria serving New Haven-style thin-crust pizza and Italian dishes.
119 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT 06524 · apizzagrandebethany.com
Pronto Pizza
Pizzeria
A neighborhood pizzeria offering pizza and delivery.
696 Amity Rd, Bethany, CT 06524
Walkability and getting around Bethany
Bethany is a low-density, rural town without a walkable commercial center; most errands and dining require a car.
Drive times
- New Haven, about 10 miles15–20 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Check CTtransit and CT Rail for current routes.
Bethany property taxes and home prices
Bethany's 2026–27 mill rate is 29.99, which is $29.99 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 $2,099 a year in taxes at 29.99 mills.
What homes in Bethany sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $420,0007 sales | – |
| Sep 2025 | $483,00065 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Bethany's mill rate for 2026–27
29.99mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Bethany29.99 mills
- Motor vehicles29.99 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2028
How Bethany's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 36.00 |
| 2023–24 | 37.78 |
| 2024–25 | 28.42 |
| 2025–26 | 29.14 |
| 2026–27 | 29.99 |
Bethany's town rate went from 36.00 in 2022–23 to 29.99 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2028.
Look up a Bethany property
- Property record cardsAssessed value, lot size and building details
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: 203-393-2100
Buying a home in Bethany
What we check on a Bethany purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and land trust preserves.
First-time buyer programs in Bethany
CHFA sets Bethany's income and price limits for New Haven County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
Bethany contains several reservoirs that supply Naugatuck and New Haven, and low-lying land along the Bethany, Naugatuck and Prospect border can be affected by seasonal stream flooding; buyers should check the FEMA flood map for any specific parcel. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for BethanyOpen space borders many parcels
Bethany Land Trust holds multiple preserves along the town's borders with Naugatuck, Prospect and Beacon Falls, including the Three Sisters and Van Epps preserves. Land next to a preserve may carry easements or access agreements worth reviewing before you make an offer.
Bethany Land TrustAll 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 Bethany?
Send us a Bethany address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Bethany: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Bethany.
- Trash and recyclingBethany has no municipal curbside trash collection. Residents use the town's recycling center; a permit sticker is mailed with the July motor vehicle tax bill, and hours vary by day, with Tuesday a half day.
Bethany Recycling Center
Varies by day; Tuesday is a half day
Free sticker mailed with the July motor vehicle tax bill
Transfer station detailsTown offices and contacts
Bethany Town Hall is at 40 Peck Road, Bethany, CT 06524. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM. Main line: 203-393-2100. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website203-393-2100
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections203-393-2100, ext. 1104
- AssessorProperty values and assessments203-393-2100
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection203-393-2100
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections203-393-2100
- Planning & Zoning CommissionLand-use review and zoning regulations203-393-2100
- Parks & Recreation CommissionTown parks and recreation programs203-393-2100
- Public WorksRoads and town infrastructure203-393-2100
- Public Library (Clark Memorial Library)Bethany's public library203-393-2103
- Amity Regional School District 5Public school district serving Bethany, Orange and Woodbridge
Bethany, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Bethany, CT?
Bethany's 2026–27 mill rate is 29.99, which is $29.99 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 29.99 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Bethany?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 29.99 mills that's about $10,496 a year, or about $875 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Bethany, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Bethany was $483,000 across 65 sales, compared with $420,000 the year before.
When is Bethany's next revaluation?
Bethany's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2028, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2029.
What county is Bethany, CT in?
Bethany is in New Haven County, in Connecticut's South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
What ZIP code does Bethany use?
Bethany has one ZIP code, 06524, for the whole town.
How far is Bethany from New Haven?
Bethany is about 10 miles from downtown New Haven, roughly a 15–20 minute drive via Route 63.
When did Bethany separate from Woodbridge?
Bethany was first settled in 1717 as part of Woodbridge and incorporated as its own town in May 1832.
What towns border Bethany?
Bethany borders Woodbridge, Naugatuck, Prospect and Beacon Falls.
Does Bethany have curbside trash pickup?
No. Bethany has no municipal curbside collection; residents use the town's recycling center with a permit sticker mailed with the July motor vehicle tax bill.
What are Bethany Town Hall's hours?
Bethany Town Hall, at 40 Peck Road, is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Towns near Bethany
Neighbors of Bethany in New Haven County and nearby. All New Haven 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 Bethany sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Bethany, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Bethany official website — Our Local Government: bethanyct.gov
- Bethany, CT Staff Directory (Town Clerk): ctclerks.com
- The Bethany Land Trust — News and Events: bethanylandtrust.org
- Clark Memorial Library, Bethany — Hours: bethanylibrary.org
- Wikimedia Commons: File:Bethany Veterans Wall of Honor.jpg: commons.wikimedia.org
- Town of Bethany — Planning & Zoning Commission: bethanyct.gov
- Town of Bethany — Parks & Recreation Commission: bethanyct.gov
- Bethany, CT Recycling Center Hours, Fees & Accepted Items — The Quinnipiac Post: thequinnipiacpost.com
- Apizza Grande Bethany: apizzagrandebethany.com
- Pronto Pizza, Bethany — Slice: slicelife.com
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Ferrantep2, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.