South Coventry
1712 Main St, Coventry, CT 06238
Living in Coventry, Connecticut
Coventry is a town in Tolland County, the birthplace of Captain Nathan Hale. Its old center, South Coventry, sits near the intersection of Main Street (Route 31) and Stonehouse Road (Route 275) and holds a National Register historic district with more than 100 historic buildings. North Coventry, settled more sparsely and built out mostly after the 1960s, and the Coventry Lake area make up the town's other principal communities.
Coventry at a glance
- 24.21 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- TollandCounty · Capitol Planning Region, northeastern Connecticut
Coventry's villages and zip codes
Coventry uses a single ZIP code, 06238.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| South Coventry | 06238 | The town's old center, near Main Street (Route 31) and Stonehouse Road (Route 275), with the historic district, the public library, and the Bidwell Tavern. |
| North Coventry | 06238 | The town's less densely settled northern section, built out mainly after the 1960s and 1970s on former farmland. |
| Coventry Lake | 06238 | The area around Wangumbaug Lake (Coventry Lake), including Patriots Park on its shore. |
Coventry covers about 38.4 square miles and borders Andover. It was incorporated in 1712.
Things to do in Coventry, CT
Start with Nathan Hale Homestead and Patriots Park, then 1 more below.
Nathan Hale Homestead
The 1776 home built by Nathan Hale's father, now a museum on the site where the Revolutionary War spy grew up. Costumed interpreters and period furnishings are part of the museum experience.
2299 South St, Coventry, CT
Patriots Park
A town park on Wangumbaug Lake (Coventry Lake) with a guarded beach, playground, picnic area, lodge, community center, and band shell used for summer concerts.
Lake St, Coventry, CT
Coventry Country Store
A general store built in 1787, one of the oldest continuously operating general stores in the country, in the South Coventry historic district.
Main St, Coventry, CT
Around the calendar
- MayMemorial Day ParadeAn annual parade recognizing Capt. Nathan Hale along with members of the Armed Forces.
- JuneCaptain Hale's Birthday PartyAn annual celebration held at the Nathan Hale Homestead.
- JulyCoventryFestA town festival at Patriots Park on the lake, with fireworks, food, and live music.
- DecemberOld-Fashioned Christmas in CoventryAn annual event on Main Street, held the first Saturday in December.
A little history
Coventry was incorporated in May 1712.
Captain Nathan Hale, the Revolutionary War spy and Connecticut's official state hero, was born in Coventry; the Nathan Hale Homestead, built in 1776, is now a museum.
South Coventry's village center, including Main Street and adjacent streets, is a National Register Historic District with more than 100 historic buildings.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Coventry
Wangumbaug Lake, better known as Coventry Lake, is the center of outdoor recreation in town, with a public park, beach, and boat launch on its shore.
- Patriots Park / Wangumbaug Lake (Coventry Lake)A 373-acre spring-fed lake with a guarded beach, boat launch, and rowing programs including Coventry Lake Community Rowing and UConn crew teams.
- Underwood IslandA small lake island about 100 yards offshore in Coventry Lake.
Where to eat in Coventry: restaurants and coffee
2 places in Coventry to try, including bar and restaurant and general store. No one paid to be listed.
Bidwell Tavern
Bar and restaurant
A tavern established in 1822 in South Coventry that once housed the town's records and hosted town meetings.
Main St, Coventry, CT 06238
Coventry Country Store
General store
A general store built in 1787 in the South Coventry historic district, among the oldest general stores in the country.
Main St, Coventry, CT 06238
Walkability and getting around Coventry
South Coventry's historic center has sidewalks along Main Street connecting the library, tavern, and general store, but North Coventry and most of the rest of town are lower-density and built for driving.
North Coventry
Coventry Lake
Drive times
- Bradley International Airport
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
No fixed-route commuter rail serves Coventry. Regional bus service in the area is limited; check current Windham Region Transit District routes for any service into town.
Coventry property taxes and home prices
Coventry's 2026–27 mill rate is 24.21, which is $24.21 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Some areas also pay a fire or special district tax on top of that. Connecticut taxes a home at 70% of its appraised value, so every $100,000 of value costs about $1,695 a year in taxes at 24.21 mills.
What homes in Coventry sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $350,000126 sales | $251,2508 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Coventry's mill rate for 2026–27
24.21mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Coventry24.21 mills
- Oak Grove Association (where it applies)+1.14 mills
- Lakewood Heights Association Inc (where it applies)+0.90 mills
- Waterfront Park Association Inc (where it applies)+0.75 mills
- Gerald Park Association (where it applies)+0.366 mills
- Hemlock Point Tax District (where it applies)+0.322 mills
- Lakeview Terrace Association (where it applies)+0.002 mills
- Motor vehicles24.21 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2029
How Coventry's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 31.15 |
| 2023–24 | 31.74 |
| 2024–25 | 33.31 |
| 2025–26 | 23.76 |
| 2026–27 | 24.21 |
Coventry's town rate went from 31.15 in 2022–23 to 24.21 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2029.
Look up a Coventry property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: 860-742-6324
Buying a home in Coventry
What we check on a Coventry purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map, lake community and well & septic.
First-time buyer programs in Coventry
CHFA sets Coventry's income and price limits for Tolland County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
Coventry Lake Brook drains Wangumbaug Lake (Coventry Lake) toward the Willimantic River, and low-lying land near the lake and brook can fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for CoventryCoventry Lake shoreline properties
Properties around Wangumbaug Lake (Coventry Lake) may be part of lake associations with their own dues or rules; buyers should ask about any association fees before making an offer on a lake-area property.
Confirm water and sewer service
Coventry has substantial rural and lower-density land, especially in North Coventry; buyers should confirm whether a specific property uses town water and sewer or private well and septic.
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 Coventry?
Send us a Coventry address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Coventry: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Coventry: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Trash and recyclingCoventry operates a town transfer station for trash and recycling rather than universal curbside pickup; check the town's Transfer Station page for current hours and permit costs.
Town offices and contacts
Coventry Town Hall is at 1712 Main St, Coventry, CT 06238. Main line: 860-742-6324. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website860-742-6324
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records, and elections.860-742-6324
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.860-742-6324
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and online payment.860-742-6324
- Planning & Zoning CommissionZoning and land-use applications.
- Parks & RecreationTown parks and recreation programs, including Patriots Park.
- Public Works / EngineeringRoads and town infrastructure.860-498-4129
- Coventry Public LibraryThe town's main public library, in South Coventry village.
- Coventry Public SchoolsThe town's public school district.
Coventry, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Coventry, CT?
Coventry's 2026–27 mill rate is 24.21, which is $24.21 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Some areas also pay a fire or special district tax on top of that. The motor vehicle rate is 24.21 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Coventry?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 24.21 mills that's about $8,474 a year, or about $706 a month, before any district tax. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
When is Coventry's next revaluation?
Coventry's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2029, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2030.
What county is Coventry, CT in?
Coventry is in Tolland County, within the Capitol Planning Region.
What ZIP code does Coventry use?
Coventry uses a single ZIP code, 06238.
Is there curbside trash pickup in Coventry?
No. Coventry residents use the town transfer station rather than universal curbside collection.
Is there a train station in Coventry?
No. Coventry has no train station and no fixed-route commuter rail.
What lake is in Coventry?
Wangumbaug Lake, commonly called Coventry Lake, is a 373-acre spring-fed lake with a town park, Patriots Park, on its shore.
Where is Coventry's town hall?
Coventry's town hall is at 1712 Main St, Coventry, CT 06238.
Towns near Coventry
Neighbors of Coventry in Tolland County and nearby. All Tolland 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 Coventry sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Coventry, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Coventry official website: coventry-ct.gov
- Coventry Village photo, Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Mal2172, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.