Colebrook Center
562 Colebrook Rd, Colebrook, CT 06021
Living in Colebrook, Connecticut
Colebrook is a rural town in Litchfield County's Northwest Corner, incorporated in 1779. The Algonquin State Forest covers much of its central area, and Colebrook River Lake and the West Branch Reservoir, both on the West Branch of the Farmington River, sit in the northeastern section of town.
Colebrook at a glance
- 25.00 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 25–30 minDrive to Torrington
- LitchfieldCounty
Colebrook's villages and zip codes
Colebrook has 3 villages or sections. Whatever the mailing address says, they're all part of the Town of Colebrook for property taxes and town services.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Center | 06021 | Around the town hall on Colebrook Road (Route 183). |
| North Colebrook | 06021 | The northern part of town near the Massachusetts line. |
| Robertsville | 06021 | A village in the southeastern part of town along the Farmington River. |
Colebrook covers about 31.5 square miles and borders Norfolk, Winchester, Barkhamsted and Hartland. It was incorporated in 1779.
Things to do in Colebrook, CT
Start with Algonquin State Forest and Rock Hall, then 2 more below.
Algonquin State Forest
A state forest of more than 2,500 acres in central Colebrook with trails for hiking and areas open to hunting in season.
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Plan a visit to Algonquin State Forest (opens in a new tab)Rock Hall
A Tudor Revival house built around 1912, designed by architect Addison Mizner and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Plan a visit to Rock Hall (opens in a new tab)Norbrook Farm Brewery
A brewery with an 18-hole disc golf course and mountain bike trails on the property.
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Colebrook Store
A general store that first opened in 1812, among the oldest in Connecticut.
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A little history
Colebrook was incorporated in 1779.
Rock Hall, a Tudor Revival house designed by architect Addison Mizner around 1912, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Colebrook Store, which first opened in 1812, is one of the oldest general stores in Connecticut.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Colebrook
Colebrook's outdoor life centers on the Algonquin State Forest and the reservoirs along the West Branch of the Farmington River.
- Algonquin State ForestMore than 2,500 acres for hiking and wildlife viewing.
- Colebrook River LakeA roughly 700-acre lake on the West Branch of the Farmington River, stocked with trout.
- West Branch ReservoirA reservoir on the West Branch of the Farmington River in northeastern Colebrook.
Walkability and getting around Colebrook
Colebrook is rural with no walkable village center; residents rely on a car for daily errands.
Drive times
- Torrington, about 15 miles25–30 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 40 miles50–55 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Colebrook has no fixed-route public transit.
Colebrook property taxes and home prices
Colebrook's 2026–27 mill rate is 25.00, which is $25.00 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 $1,750 a year in taxes at 25.00 mills.
What homes in Colebrook sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $435,0005 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Colebrook's mill rate for 2026–27
25.00mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Colebrook25.00 mills
- Motor vehicles25.00 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2030
How Colebrook's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 32.25 |
| 2023–24 | 33.20 |
| 2024–25 | 32.00 |
| 2025–26 | 33.70 |
| 2026–27 | 25.00 |
Colebrook's town rate went from 32.25 in 2022–23 to 25.00 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2030.
Look up a Colebrook property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: (860) 379-3359 ext. 206
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
Buying a home in Colebrook
Things to look into on a Colebrook purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and wells & septic.
CHFA home loans in Colebrook
CHFA sets income and purchase price limits town by town, and some census tracts are Targeted Areas with different rules. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits map (opens in a new tab)Check the flood zone first
Colebrook River Lake and the West Branch Reservoir, both on the West Branch of the Farmington River, put low-lying land in northeastern Colebrook in FEMA flood zones. We take an early look at FEMA's map before you offer. That's not a flood determination: the official determination ordered with your loan decides whether flood insurance is required.
FEMA's flood map for Colebrook (opens in a new tab)Expect a private well and septic system
Colebrook has no municipal water or sewer system, so nearly every home relies on a private well and septic system. Buyers should budget for a well flow/potability test and a septic inspection.
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 Colebrook?
Send us a Colebrook address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Colebrook: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Colebrook: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service
- Trash and recyclingThe town garage on Sandy Brook Road serves as the transfer point for trash and recycling.
Colebrook Town Garage
43 Sandy Brook Rd, Colebrook, CT 06021 Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Town offices and contacts
Colebrook Town Hall is at 562 Colebrook Rd, Colebrook, CT 06021. Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m.–noon. Main line: (860) 379-3359. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 379-3359
- AssessorProperty values and assessments(860) 379-3359 ext. 206
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment(860) 379-3359 ext. 204
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records, elections(860) 379-3359 ext. 203
- Building OfficialBuilding permits and inspections(860) 379-3359 ext. 201
- Public WorksRoads and town garage(860) 379-8306
- Northwestern Regional School District No. 7School district serving Colebrook
Colebrook, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Colebrook, CT?
Colebrook's 2026–27 mill rate is 25.00, which is $25.00 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 25.00 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Colebrook?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 25.00 mills that's about $8,750 a year, or about $729 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
When is Colebrook's next revaluation?
Colebrook'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 Colebrook, CT in?
Colebrook is in Litchfield County, in the Northwest Corner.
What is Colebrook's zip code?
06021.
How far is Colebrook from Hartford?
About 30 miles northwest of Hartford.
Is there public transit in Colebrook?
No, Colebrook has no fixed-route public transit.
Where does trash go in Colebrook?
There's no curbside pickup; the town garage on Sandy Brook Road serves as the transfer point.
Towns near Colebrook
Neighbors of Colebrook in Litchfield County and nearby. All Litchfield 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 Colebrook sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Colebrook, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Colebrook official website: townofcolebrook.org
- Town of Colebrook Directory & Services: townofcolebrook.org
- Wikipedia: Rock Hall (Colebrook, Connecticut): en.wikipedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score® ratings, Bike Score® and Transit Score® ratings, provided live by Walk Score. Addresses are located with the U.S. Census Bureau geocoder.
- Photo: "ColebrookCT TownHall" by Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized.
- Checked September 25, 2026.