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The historic Elton Tavern building in Burlington, Connecticut

Living in Burlington, Connecticut

Burlington is a town in Hartford County in the Northwest Hills, about 20 miles west of Hartford. It has no traditional downtown; its village center, Lake Garda, Whigville and Covey Corners are spread across a hilly, wooded landscape that includes Johnnycake Mountain, the town's highest point at 1,165 feet.

Burlington centerLake GardaWhigvilleCovey Corners

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Burlington at a glance

Burlington's villages and zip codes

All of Burlington uses ZIP code 06013.

Burlington villages and zip codes
AreaZip codeWhere it is
Burlington center06013The area around Town Hall on Spielman Highway (Route 4), where municipal offices and the public library are located.
Lake Garda06013A lake community in Burlington built around Lake Garda.
Whigville06013A rural section of town with the Whigville Grange hall.
Covey Corners06013A hamlet in Burlington.

Burlington covers about 30.4 square miles and borders Avon, Bristol, Canton, Farmington, Harwinton, New Hartford and Plymouth. It was incorporated in 1806.

Things to do in Burlington, CT

Start with Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area and Nassahegon State Forest, then 2 more below.

  1. Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area

    A 771-acre state property with a conservation education center and displays on local wildlife, plus trails through woods and fields. Run by the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

    FreeYear-round

    341 Milford Street (Route 69), Burlington

    Plan a visit

  2. Nassahegon State Forest

    A state forest in Burlington with multi-use trails through woodland, connecting to the wider Tunxis Trail system.

    FreeYear-round

    Burlington

  3. Whigville Grange

    A community grange hall in the Whigville section of town that hosts local events.

    Year-round

    Whigville

  4. Burlington Public Library

    The town's public library, just off Spielman Highway in Burlington center.

    FreeYear-round

    34 Library Lane, Burlington

    Plan a visit

Around the calendar

  • October
    Burlington to Collinsville Classic 10KAn annual road race from Burlington to Collinsville.
  • Fall
    Tunxis Trail RacesA trail-race event on the Tunxis Trail with distances up to 60K.

A little history

The land now called Burlington was originally inhabited by the Tunxis people before European settlement.

Burlington separated from Farmington Plantation in 1785 and was part of Bristol before becoming its own town in 1806.

The town had early clock-making industries that declined after the Farmington Canal opened in 1829; the later New Haven and Northampton Railroad branch through town was abandoned in 1968 after the Collins Company factory closed in 1966, and the rail bed became a trail.

Parks, trails and outdoors in Burlington

Burlington's outdoor recreation centers on its state forest and wildlife management land and the Tunxis Trail system that runs through town.

  • Sessions Woods Wildlife Management AreaTrails and a conservation education center on a 771-acre state property off Route 69.More information
  • Nassahegon State ForestState forest land with multi-use trails in Burlington.
  • Tunxis TrailA blue-blazed hiking trail system running through Burlington and neighboring towns along the western ridge of the central Connecticut valley, including a segment through the Nepaug area and over Johnnycake Mountain.
  • Lake GardaA lake in the Lake Garda section of town.

Where to eat in Burlington: restaurants and coffee

4 places in Burlington to try, including italian restaurant/pizzeria and american restaurant. No one paid to be listed.

Walkability and getting around Burlington

Burlington has no traditional walkable downtown. Its village areas, Lake Garda, Whigville and the town center along Spielman Highway, are spread out along rural roads, and a car is necessary to get between them and to most destinations in town.

Burlington center

200 Spielman Highway, Burlington, CT 06013

Check any Burlington address

Drive times

  • Hartford, about 20 miles30–35 min
  • Bradley International Airport, about 23 miles35–40 min

Approximate, without traffic.

By bus or train

Burlington has no passenger rail station and no fixed-route local bus service; residents drive or use regional paratransit and rideshare options. The nearest Amtrak/CTrail service is in Hartford, about 20 miles east.

Burlington property taxes and home prices

Burlington's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.30, which is $27.30 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 $1,911 a year in taxes at 27.30 mills.

What homes in Burlington sell for

12 months endingSingle-familyCondo
Sep 2025$600,00087 sales–

October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.

Burlington's mill rate for 2026–27

27.30mills, fiscal year 2026–27

  • Town of Burlington27.30 mills
  • Motor vehicles27.30 mills
  • Next revaluationOctober 1, 2028

Burlington property tax calculator

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Using our mortgage calculator or affordability calculator? Enter about 1.91% for property tax. That's 27.30 mills on a 70% assessment.

How Burlington's mill rate has changed

Burlington town mill rate by fiscal year
Fiscal yearTown rate
2022–2332.70
2023–2432.20
2024–2525.90
2025–2626.60
2026–2727.30

Burlington's town rate went from 32.70 in 2022–23 to 27.30 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2028.

Look up a Burlington property

Buying a home in Burlington

What we check on a Burlington purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and private wells and septic.

CHFA

First-time buyer programs in Burlington

CHFA sets Burlington's income and price limits for Hartford County. We check them with you before you shop.

See CHFA's limits map
Flood maps

Check the flood zone first

Parts of Burlington near Lake Garda and along local brooks and the Nepaug River watershed can fall within FEMA flood zones; the town's GIS mapping shows flood zone boundaries. We check FEMA's map before you offer.

FEMA's flood map for Burlington
Private wells and septic

Plan for a well and septic inspection

Most homes in Burlington are on private wells and septic systems rather than town water and sewer. We recommend a well-flow and septic inspection as part of due diligence on any purchase here.

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.

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Thinking about buying in Burlington?

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Moving to Burlington: utilities, trash and town offices

Who to call in Burlington: Eversource for power.

Town offices and contacts

Burlington Town Hall is at 200 Spielman Highway, Burlington, CT 06013. Hours: Monday–Thursday 8am–4pm; Friday 8am–12:30pm. Main line: (860) 673-6789. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.

Burlington, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services

The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.

What is the mill rate in Burlington, CT?

Burlington's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.30, which is $27.30 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 27.30 mills.

How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Burlington?

Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 27.30 mills that's about $9,555 a year, or about $796 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.

What is the median home price in Burlington, CT?

In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Burlington was $600,000 across 87 sales.

When is Burlington's next revaluation?

Burlington'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 Burlington in?

Burlington is in Hartford County, in the Northwest Hills Planning Region.

What is the zip code for Burlington?

06013, used townwide.

Is there public transportation in Burlington?

No. Burlington has no passenger rail station and no fixed-route local bus service.

How far is Burlington from Hartford?

About 20 miles, roughly 30–35 minutes by car.

Does Burlington have town water and sewer?

No. Most homes in Burlington rely on private wells and septic systems.

Where is Burlington Town Hall?

200 Spielman Highway (Route 4), Burlington, CT 06013.

Towns near Burlington

Neighbors of Burlington in Hartford County and nearby. All Hartford County towns.

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