Hebron Center
15 Gilead Street, Hebron, CT 06248
Living in Hebron, Connecticut
Hebron is a rural Tolland County town east of the Connecticut River, incorporated in 1708. It includes the villages of Hebron Center, Amston and Gilead, along with two abandoned 19th-century mill communities, Gay City and Grayville, whose sites are now inside Gay City State Park. The Hebron Harvest Fair, held every September, is one of the region's largest agricultural fairs.
Hebron at a glance
- $465,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 36.96 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 30–35 minDrive to Hartford
- TollandCounty · Eastern Connecticut
Hebron's villages and zip codes
Hebron center and Gilead use 06248; Amston uses 06231.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Hebron Center | 06248 | The town center along Route 85 (Gilead Street), home to town hall and Douglas Library. |
| Amston | 06231 | A village in the southern part of Hebron along Route 85 and Church Street. |
| Gilead | A village area in Hebron along Route 85 north of the town center. |
Hebron covers about 36.9 square miles and borders Bolton, Coventry, Columbia, Lebanon, Colchester, Glastonbury and Marlborough. It was incorporated in 1708.
Things to do in Hebron, CT
Start with Gay City State Park and Airline Trail State Park, then 1 more below.
Gay City State Park
Connecticut's fourth-largest state park, built on the site of an abandoned 19th-century mill village. It has a roughly 5-mile perimeter trail, cross trails, and a pond for swimming and fishing.
Hebron, off Route 85
Plan a visitAirline Trail State Park
A rail-trail through Hebron converted from a former railroad line, used for walking, biking and horseback riding.
Hebron
Douglas Library of Hebron
The town's public library, hosting community programs alongside its book collection.
22 Main Street, Hebron
Plan a visit
Around the calendar
- SeptemberHebron Harvest FairAn annual agricultural fair with rides, tractor pulls, pig races, food and crafts.
A little history
Hebron incorporated on May 26, 1708.
Gay City and Grayville were 19th-century mill villages within Hebron that were abandoned; their sites are now part of Gay City State Park.
A 1710 Colonial Assembly act requiring a diamond-shaped livestock brand for Hebron horses is the source of the diamond shape on the town seal.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Hebron
Hebron's outdoor recreation centers on Gay City State Park and the Airline Trail rail-trail, both largely wooded and undeveloped.
- Gay City State ParkHiking trails, a swimming pond, and fishing on the site of a former mill village.More information
- Airline Trail State ParkA multi-use rail-trail running through Hebron.
Where to eat in Hebron: restaurants and coffee
2 places in Hebron to try, including pizza and italian-american restaurant and pizzeria. No one paid to be listed.
Georgia's Restaurant & Pizza
Pizza and Italian-American restaurant
A family-owned restaurant in Amston known for made-from-scratch cooking, including specialty pizzas and pasta.
291 Church St, Amston, CT 06231
Angie's Pizza Restaurant
Pizzeria
A pizza restaurant in Hebron listed among the town's local dining spots.
Walkability and getting around Hebron
Hebron is a rural town with no dense village core beyond a small cluster around town hall and the library. A car is necessary for almost all errands.
Amston
Gilead
Drive times
- Hartford, about 20 miles30–35 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 35 miles45–50 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Hebron has no fixed-route public bus or rail service; the nearest connections are in Manchester and Hartford.
Hebron property taxes and home prices
Hebron's 2026–27 mill rate is 36.96, which is $36.96 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 $2,587 a year in taxes at 36.96 mills.
What homes in Hebron sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $453,25072 sales | $262,50010 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $465,00085 sales | $350,0005 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Hebron's mill rate for 2026–27
36.96mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Hebron36.96 mills
- Amston Lake Tax District ( Hebron / Lebanon ) (where it applies)+1.83 mills
- Motor vehicles32.46 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2026
How Hebron's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 31.70 |
| 2023–24 | 33.19 |
| 2024–25 | 34.50 |
| 2025–26 | 36.85 |
| 2026–27 | 36.96 |
Hebron's town rate went from 31.70 in 2022–23 to 36.96 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2026.
Look up a Hebron property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: 860-228-5971
Buying a home in Hebron
What we check on a Hebron purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and private wells and septic.
First-time buyer programs in Hebron
CHFA sets Hebron'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
Flood zones are set address by address. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for HebronWell and septic are the norm outside the center
Most of Hebron relies on private wells and septic systems rather than town water and sewer. Budget for a well flow test and septic inspection when you make an offer.
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 Hebron?
Send us a Hebron address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Hebron: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Hebron: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly septic; town water and sewer coverage is limited
- Trash and recyclingHebron does not provide town-wide curbside trash collection; most residents contract with a private hauler or use the transfer station.
Town offices and contacts
Hebron Town Hall is at 15 Gilead Street, Hebron, CT 06248. Hours: Mon–Wed 8am–4pm; Thu 8am–6pm; Fri 8am–1pm. Main line: 860-228-5971. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website860-228-5971
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections.860-228-5971
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.860-228-5971
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payments.860-228-5971
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning and ZoningLand use applications and zoning regulations.
- Parks and RecreationTown parks and recreation programs.
- Public WorksRoads, plowing and town infrastructure.
- Douglas Library of HebronThe town's public library.860-228-9312
- RHAM/Hebron Public SchoolsHebron's elementary schools and the regional RHAM district serving Hebron, Marlborough and Andover.
Hebron, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Hebron, CT?
Hebron's 2026–27 mill rate is 36.96, which is $36.96 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 32.46 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Hebron?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 36.96 mills that's about $12,936 a year, or about $1,078 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 Hebron, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Hebron was $465,000 across 85 sales, compared with $453,250 the year before. The median condo sale was $350,000 across 5 sales.
When is Hebron's next revaluation?
Hebron's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2026, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2027.
What county is Hebron in?
Hebron is in Tolland County.
What ZIP codes cover Hebron?
06248 for Hebron center and Gilead, and 06231 for Amston.
Is there trash pickup in Hebron?
The town does not run town-wide curbside collection; most residents use a private hauler or a transfer station.
How far is Hebron from Hartford?
About 20 miles, roughly a 30–35 minute drive.
Is there public transit in Hebron?
No fixed-route bus or rail service runs in Hebron.
What library serves Hebron?
Douglas Library of Hebron, at 22 Main Street.
Towns near Hebron
Neighbors of Hebron 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 Hebron sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Hebron, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Hebron official website: hebronct.com
- Gay City State Park, CT DEEP: portal.ct.gov
- Douglas Library of Hebron: douglaslibrary.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.