Collinsville
4 Market Street, Collinsville, CT 06019
Living in Canton, Connecticut
Canton is a town in Hartford County on the Farmington River, between Avon and New Hartford. Its village of Collinsville grew up around the Collins Company axe factory on the river, and the old mill buildings there are now shops, galleries and apartments.
Canton at a glance
- $485,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 33.20 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 25–30 minDrive to Hartford
- HartfordCounty · Capitol Planning Region
Canton's villages and zip codes
Collinsville and the surrounding Canton Valley area both use 06019.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | 06019 | The town's historic mill village on the Farmington River, where the Collins Axe Company once stood; now home to Town Hall, Main Street shops and restaurants. |
| Canton Center | 06020 | A smaller village area in the central part of town, away from the Collinsville mill district. |
| North Canton | 06059 | A section in the northern part of town toward the Granby line. |
Canton covers about 24.6 square miles and borders Granby, Simsbury, Avon, Burlington, New Hartford and Barkhamsted. It was incorporated in 1806.
Things to do in Canton, CT
Start with Canton Historical Museum and Farmington River Trail, then 2 more below.
Canton Historical Museum
A local history museum in a former Collins Axe Company building in Collinsville, covering the axe factory and the town's industrial history.
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Farmington River Trail
A paved rail trail along the former railroad bed through Collinsville, following the Farmington River and connecting to the wider Farmington Valley trail network. Used for walking, running and biking.
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Collinsville Canoe & Kayak
A paddling specialty store on the Farmington River in Collinsville, described by Wikipedia as one of the largest of its kind in New England, with river access nearby for canoeing and kayaking.
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The Shops at Farmington Valley
A shopping center that opened in 2004 along Route 44, with a mix of retail stores.
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A little history
Elisha Root, a superintendent at the Collins Company axe factory in Collinsville, developed die-casting techniques for tool manufacturing there in the 1800s.
Budget Travel named Collinsville one of the "Ten Coolest Small Towns In America" in 2007, citing the reuse of its old mill buildings.
Canton was incorporated as a separate town, taken from Simsbury, in 1806.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Canton
The Farmington River is the center of outdoor life in Canton, with paddling access and a riverside rail trail through Collinsville.
- Farmington RiverCanoeing, kayaking and fishing access through Collinsville, with a specialty paddling outfitter on the riverbank.
- Farmington River TrailA rail trail through Collinsville used for walking, running and biking, connecting to the broader Farmington Valley trail network.
Where to eat in Canton: restaurants and coffee
3 places in Canton to try, including tavern/restaurant and pub/restaurant. No one paid to be listed.
Grindstone Tavern Bar and Grill
Tavern/restaurant
A bar and grill in Collinsville.
3 River St, Collinsville, CT 06019
Lisa's Crown & Hammer Pub & Restaurant
Pub/restaurant
A pub and restaurant in Collinsville village.
3 Depot St, Collinsville, CT 06019
La Salle Market & Deli
Market/deli
A market and deli on Main Street in Collinsville.
104 Main St, Collinsville, CT 06019
Walkability and getting around Canton
Collinsville village, with its Main Street shops and river frontage, is walkable on its own. Most of the rest of Canton is spread along Routes 44 and 202 and requires a car.
Drive times
- Hartford, about 18 miles25–30 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 13 miles20–25 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
There is no passenger rail station in Canton; CTtransit Hartford provides bus service, and a commuter Park & Ride lot is located in Collinsville on Old River Road.
Canton property taxes and home prices
Canton's 2026–27 mill rate is 33.20, which is $33.20 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 $2,324 a year in taxes at 33.20 mills.
What homes in Canton sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $510,56562 sales | $251,18033 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $485,00076 sales | $260,00038 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Canton's mill rate for 2026–27
33.20mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Canton33.20 mills
- Motor vehicles32.46 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2028
How Canton's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 33.69 |
| 2023–24 | 35.37 |
| 2024–25 | 34.15 |
| 2025–26 | 33.50 |
| 2026–27 | 33.20 |
Canton's town rate went from 33.69 in 2022–23 to 33.20 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2028.
Look up a Canton property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: (860) 693-7870
Buying a home in Canton
What we check on a Canton purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and river village.
First-time buyer programs in Canton
CHFA sets Canton'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
The Farmington River runs through Collinsville village, and low-lying land near the river can fall within FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for CantonCheck the flood map in Collinsville
Collinsville sits directly on the Farmington River. We check the FEMA flood map for any property near the river before you make an 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 Canton?
Send us a Canton address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Canton: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Canton: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- WaterConnecticut Water Company serves parts of town; many homes outside the village centers rely on private wells.
- Trash and recyclingThe town lists transfer-station information and a sticker application through its Public Works pages; check the town website for current collection details.
Town offices and contacts
Canton Town Hall is at 4 Market Street, Collinsville, CT 06019. Main line: (860) 693-7870. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 693-7870
- Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.(860) 693-7870
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.(860) 693-7870
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.(860) 693-7870
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.(860) 693-7870
- Planning & ZoningLand use and zoning review.(860) 693-7870
- Parks & RecreationTown parks, fields and recreation programs.
- Public WorksRoads, plowing and town maintenance.
- Canton Public LibraryThe town's public library.
- Canton Public SchoolsThe town's school district.
Canton, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Canton, CT?
Canton's 2026–27 mill rate is 33.20, which is $33.20 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 32.46 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Canton?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 33.20 mills that's about $11,620 a year, or about $968 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Canton, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Canton was $485,000 across 76 sales, compared with $510,565 the year before. The median condo sale was $260,000 across 38 sales.
When is Canton's next revaluation?
Canton'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 Canton in?
Canton is in Hartford County, in the Capitol Planning Region.
What are the zip codes in Canton?
06019 (Collinsville/Canton Valley), 06020 (Canton Center) and 06059 (North Canton).
Is there train service in Canton?
No. Canton has no passenger rail station; CTtransit Hartford provides bus service and there is a Park & Ride lot in Collinsville.
How far is Canton from Hartford?
About 18 miles, roughly 25–30 minutes by car.
How far is Canton from Bradley International Airport?
About 13 miles, roughly 20–25 minutes.
Where is Canton Town Hall?
4 Market Street in Collinsville.
Towns near Canton
Neighbors of Canton 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 Canton sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Canton, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Canton, CT - official website: townofcantonct.gov
- Canton Main Street - Collinsville kiosk map: mainstreetcanton.org
- Grindstone Tavern Bar and Grill - Yelp: yelp.com
- Lisa's Crown & Hammer Pub & Restaurant - Yelp: yelp.com
- La Salle Market and Deli - Zmenu: zmenu.com
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.