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42A North St, Goshen, CT 06756
Living in Goshen, Connecticut
Goshen is a town in central Litchfield County, adjacent to Torrington, holding a large portion of the Mohawk State Forest. Settlement of the town center began in 1738 and the town was incorporated the following year, in 1739. It includes the private, gated Woodridge Lake residential community as well as its historic town center.
Goshen at a glance
- $649,700Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 16.70 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- LitchfieldCounty · Northwest Hills Planning Region
Goshen's zip code
Goshen uses ZIP code 06756.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen center | 06756 | Along North Street and Route 4, where Town Hall and the town green are located. |
Goshen covers about 43.6 square miles and borders Torrington. It was incorporated in 1739.
Things to do in Goshen, CT
Start with Mohawk State Forest and Goshen Fairgrounds, then 1 more below.
Mohawk State Forest
A large state forest covering part of Goshen, with hiking trails, a section of Mohawk Mountain, and Toumey Road picnic areas. Historically a stop on the Appalachian Trail, which has since been rerouted west of the Housatonic River.
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Goshen Fairgrounds
Hosts the annual Goshen Fair over Labor Day weekend, one of Connecticut's long-running agricultural fairs, and the Goshen Stampede over Father's Day weekend.
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Goshen Historic District
A National Register historic district around the town green with 18th- and 19th-century buildings.
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Around the calendar
- SeptemberGoshen FairAn agricultural fair held annually over Labor Day weekend at the Goshen Fairgrounds.
- JuneGoshen StampedeAn annual event held at the Goshen Fairgrounds over Father's Day weekend.
A little history
Settlement of the Goshen town center began in 1738, and the town was incorporated in 1739.
The Congregational church was founded in 1740, the year after incorporation.
Gunmakers in Goshen, including Medad Hills, produced firearms during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Goshen
Goshen's outdoor recreation centers on the Mohawk State Forest and Woodridge Lake, a private residential lake community.
- Mohawk State ForestState forest land with hiking trails and a section of Mohawk Mountain.
- Woodridge LakeA private residential lake community with an association-run recreation area.
Walkability and getting around Goshen
Goshen center has a small walkable cluster around the town green, but the town overall is rural and built for driving, with the Mohawk State Forest and outlying neighborhoods reached mainly by car.
Drive times
- Torrington
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Goshen has no fixed-route public transit and no train station; the nearest services are in Torrington.
Goshen property taxes and home prices
Goshen's 2026–27 mill rate is 16.70, which is $16.70 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 $1,169 a year in taxes at 16.70 mills.
What homes in Goshen sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $600,00039 sales | – |
| Sep 2025 | $649,70032 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Goshen's mill rate for 2026–27
16.70mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Goshen16.70 mills
- Woodridge Lake Sewer District (where it applies)+5.10 mills
- Motor vehicles16.70 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027
How Goshen's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 19.80 |
| 2023–24 | 15.60 |
| 2024–25 | 14.20 |
| 2025–26 | 16.70 |
| 2026–27 | 16.70 |
Goshen's town rate went from 19.80 in 2022–23 to 16.70 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.
Look up a Goshen property
- Property record cardsAssessed value, lot size and building details
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment
Buying a home in Goshen
What we check on a Goshen purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and well & septic.
First-time buyer programs in Goshen
CHFA sets Goshen's income and price limits for Litchfield 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 GoshenPrivate wells and septic are standard
Goshen has no town water or sewer system; nearly all properties rely on private wells and septic systems. Buyers should budget for well and septic inspections.
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 Goshen?
Send us a Goshen address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Goshen: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Goshen: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicGoshen has no town sewer system; properties rely on septic systems.
- Trash and recyclingGoshen residents typically use a transfer station or private hauler rather than town curbside pickup; check the town website for current recycling and disposal information.
Town offices and contacts
Goshen Town Hall is at 42A North St, Goshen, CT 06756. Main line: 860-491-2308. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website860-491-2308
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records, and elections.860-491-2308
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment.
- Building OfficialBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning & Zoning CommissionZoning and land-use applications.
- Recreation DepartmentTown recreation programs.
Goshen, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Goshen, CT?
Goshen's 2026–27 mill rate is 16.70, which is $16.70 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 16.70 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Goshen?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 16.70 mills that's about $5,845 a year, or about $487 a month, before any district tax. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Goshen, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Goshen was $649,700 across 32 sales, compared with $600,000 the year before.
When is Goshen's next revaluation?
Goshen's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2027, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2028.
What county is Goshen, CT in?
Goshen is in Litchfield County, within the Northwest Hills Planning Region.
What ZIP code does Goshen use?
Goshen uses ZIP code 06756.
Is there public water and sewer in Goshen?
No. Goshen has no town water or sewer system; properties rely on private wells and septic systems.
Which town borders Goshen?
Goshen borders Torrington to the east.
When was Goshen incorporated?
Goshen was incorporated in 1739, one year after settlement of the town center began.
Towns near Goshen
Neighbors of Goshen 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 Goshen sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Goshen, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Goshen official website: goshenct.gov
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.