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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.

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Colebrook at a glance

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.

Colebrook villages and zip codes
AreaZip codeWhere it is
Colebrook Center06021Around the town hall on Colebrook Road (Route 183).
North Colebrook06021The northern part of town near the Massachusetts line.
Robertsville06021A 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.

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Norbrook Farm Brewery

    A brewery with an 18-hole disc golf course and mountain bike trails on the property.

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  4. Colebrook Store

    A general store that first opened in 1812, among the oldest in Connecticut.

    Historic

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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.

Where to eat in Colebrook: restaurants and coffee

2 places in Colebrook to try, including general store and brewery. No one paid to be listed.

Walkability and getting around Colebrook

Colebrook is rural with no walkable village center; residents rely on a car for daily errands.

Colebrook Center

562 Colebrook Rd, Colebrook, CT 06021

Check any Colebrook address

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 endingSingle-familyCondo
Sep 2024$435,0005 sales–
Sep 2025$375,00016 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

Colebrook property tax calculator

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Using our mortgage calculator or affordability calculator? Enter about 1.75% for property tax. That's 25.00 mills on a 70% assessment.

How Colebrook's mill rate has changed

Colebrook town mill rate by fiscal year
Fiscal yearTown rate
2022–2332.25
2023–2433.20
2024–2532.00
2025–2633.70
2026–2725.00

Colebrook's town rate went from 32.25 in 2022–23 to 25.00 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2030.

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Buying a home in Colebrook

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

CHFA

First-time buyer programs in Colebrook

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

See CHFA's limits map
Flood maps

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 check FEMA's map before you offer.

FEMA's flood map for Colebrook
Wells & septic

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.

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Thinking about buying in Colebrook?

Send us a Colebrook address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.

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Moving to Colebrook: utilities, trash and town offices

Who to call in Colebrook: Eversource for power.

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.

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.

What is the median home price in Colebrook, CT?

In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Colebrook was $375,000 across 16 sales, compared with $435,000 the year before.

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.

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