North Franklin
7 Meetinghouse Hill Rd, Franklin, CT 06254
Living in Franklin, Connecticut
Franklin is a rural town in New London County, set off from Norwich and named for Benjamin Franklin. It was formed in 1786 from the West Farms and Pautipaug ecclesiastical societies, and lost its eastern territory in 1861 when Sprague was incorporated, setting its current boundaries.
Franklin at a glance
- $351,690Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 21.25 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 15–20 minDrive to Norwich
- New LondonCounty · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Franklin's zip code
Franklin uses zip code 06254 (North Franklin).
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| North Franklin | 06254 | The town's village center, where the town office building and Janet Carlson Calvert Library are located. |
Franklin covers about 19.6 square miles and borders Norwich, Sprague, Lebanon, Bozrah, Lisbon and Canterbury. It was incorporated in 1786.
Things to do in Franklin, CT
Start with Ashbel Woodward House.
Ashbel Woodward House
An 1835 house listed on the National Register of Historic Places, associated with 19th-century physician and author Ashbel Woodward.
Franklin, CT
A little history
Europeans settled the area around 1663 as part of Norwich, and residents formed an ecclesiastical society in 1716 that later split into the West Farms and Pautipaug societies.
The two societies were incorporated together as the Town of Franklin in 1786, and in 1861 the eastern part of Franklin was set off to form the town of Sprague, establishing Franklin's current boundaries.
Where to eat in Franklin: restaurants and coffee
3 places in Franklin to try, including diner and pizza restaurant. No one paid to be listed.
Franklin Town Line Diner
Diner
A small family diner on Route 32 with about a dozen booths and tables, serving breakfast standards like eggs, pancakes and toast.
107 Route 32, North Franklin, CT 06254
Emely's Pizza Restaurant
Pizza restaurant
An independent pizza restaurant on Route 32 that also serves breakfast, waffles, salads, sandwiches and grinders.
260 Route 32, North Franklin, CT 06254 · emelyspizza.com
809 Cafe
Dominican restaurant
A family-owned restaurant on Route 32 serving Dominican food.
96 CT-32, North Franklin, CT 06254
Walkability and getting around Franklin
Franklin has no dense commercial center; the town is rural and spread out, and a car is needed to get around.
Drive times
- Norwich, about 8 miles15–20 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Franklin has no fixed-route public transit or rail station in town; the nearest Metro-North/Amtrak-adjacent service is well outside town.
Franklin property taxes and home prices
Franklin's 2026–27 mill rate is 21.25, which is $21.25 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 $1,488 a year in taxes at 21.25 mills.
What homes in Franklin sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $351,69011 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Franklin's mill rate for 2026–27
21.25mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Franklin21.25 mills
- Motor vehicles21.25 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2028
How Franklin's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 22.97 |
| 2023–24 | 22.97 |
| 2024–25 | 20.25 |
| 2025–26 | 21.25 |
| 2026–27 | 21.25 |
Franklin's town rate went from 22.97 in 2022–23 to 21.25 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2028.
Look up a Franklin property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: (860) 642-7352
Buying a home in Franklin
What we check on a Franklin purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map.
First-time buyer programs in Franklin
CHFA sets Franklin's income and price limits for New London County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
Flood zones are set address by address. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for FranklinAll 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 Franklin?
Send us a Franklin address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Franklin: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Franklin: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service
Town offices and contacts
Franklin Town Hall is at 7 Meetinghouse Hill Rd, Franklin, CT 06254. Main line: (860) 642-7352. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 642-7352
- Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.(860) 642-7352
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.(860) 642-7352
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.(860) 642-8609
- Building OfficialBuilding permits and inspections.(860) 642-6055
- Planning & Zoning CommissionLand use and zoning review.(860) 642-7352
- Public WorksRoads and town maintenance.(860) 642-7706
- Janet Carlson Calvert LibraryThe town's public library.(860) 642-6207
- Franklin Public SchoolsThe town's PK-8 school district; high school students attend Norwich Free Academy.(860) 642-6113
Franklin, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Franklin, CT?
Franklin's 2026–27 mill rate is 21.25, which is $21.25 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 21.25 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Franklin?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 21.25 mills that's about $7,438 a year, or about $620 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Franklin, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Franklin was $351,690 across 11 sales.
When is Franklin's next revaluation?
Franklin'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 Franklin in?
Franklin is in New London County, in the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
What is the zip code for Franklin?
06254 (North Franklin).
How far is Franklin from Norwich?
About 8 miles, roughly 15–20 minutes by car.
What is the address of Franklin town hall?
7 Meetinghouse Hill Rd, Franklin, CT 06254.
When was Franklin incorporated?
1786, from the West Farms and Pautipaug ecclesiastical societies that had been part of Norwich.
Where do Franklin students go to high school?
Franklin's own school, Franklin Elementary School, serves PK-8; high school students attend Norwich Free Academy.
Towns near Franklin
Neighbors of Franklin in New London County and nearby. All New London 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 Franklin sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Franklin, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Franklin, CT official website: franklinct.gov
- Franklin, CT staff directory: franklinct.gov
- Norwich Free Academy - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Emely's Pizza Restaurant: emelyspizza.com
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.