Storrs
4 South Eagleville Rd, Storrs, CT 06268
Living in Mansfield, Connecticut
Mansfield is a Tolland County town built around the University of Connecticut's main campus in Storrs, its largest village. The town also includes Mansfield Center, Mansfield Depot, Gurleyville, Spring Hill, and Atwoodville, and was the site of the first silk mill in the United States.
Mansfield at a glance
- 20.00 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 35-40 minDrive to Hartford
- TollandCounty · Capitol Planning Region
Mansfield's villages and zip codes
Mansfield uses several zip codes across its villages, including 06268 (Storrs), 06250 and 06269.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Storrs | 06268 | The town's largest village and home to the University of Connecticut's main campus and Downtown Storrs. |
| Mansfield Center | 06250 | A historic village center with the Mansfield Center Historic District. |
| Mansfield Depot | 06251 | A smaller village along the former rail line. |
Mansfield covers about 44.5 square miles and borders Coventry, Ashford, Willington, Tolland, Windham, Chaplin and Columbia. It was incorporated in 1702.
Things to do in Mansfield, CT
Start with Gurleyville Gristmill and Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, then 2 more below.
Gurleyville Gristmill
An 1835 gristmill that is the only one of its kind remaining in Connecticut, with tours offered seasonally from May through October. Former Connecticut governor Wilbur L. Cross was born in the miller's house here.
Gurleyville, Mansfield, CT
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
A museum in Downtown Storrs devoted to puppetry, part of UConn.
Downtown Storrs, CT
William Benton Museum of Art
UConn's public art museum on the Storrs campus.
Storrs, CT
Mansfield Hollow State Park
A state park around Mansfield Hollow Lake with trails and water access.
Mansfield, CT
More worth a visit
- Adventure Park at StorrsAn aerial ropes and zip-line course.
- Mansfield Drive-inA drive-in movie theater and flea market.
- Storrs Farmers MarketA weekly market held Saturdays on the lawn of Mansfield Town Hall.
Around the calendar
- Saturdays, seasonalStorrs Farmers MarketA weekly farmers market on the Town Hall lawn.
A little history
The first silk mill in the United States was built in Mansfield, financed by William Fisk.
The Gurleyville Gristmill, built in 1835, is the only mill of its kind remaining in Connecticut.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Mansfield
Mansfield has more than 120 miles of trails and pathways, plus Mansfield Hollow Lake for paddling, alongside two nature preserves near Downtown Storrs.
- Mansfield Hollow State ParkTrails and a lake for boating and fishing.
- Downtown Storrs nature preservesTwo nature preserves with more than three miles of hiking trails next to Downtown Storrs.
- Town trail networkMore than 120 miles of trails and pathways across town for walking and biking.
Where to eat in Mansfield: restaurants and coffee
4 places in Mansfield to try, including café and american restaurant. No one paid to be listed.
Dog Lane Café
Café
A seasonal, local-ingredient café with outdoor seating in Downtown Storrs.
Downtown Storrs, CT
Fenton River Grill
American restaurant
A restaurant with local beers and an outdoor patio.
Mansfield, CT
Square Peg
Pizzeria
A pizzeria popular with UConn students and area residents.
Storrs, CT
Kathmandu
Indian restaurant
An Indian restaurant in the Storrs area.
Storrs, CT
Walkability and getting around Mansfield
Downtown Storrs, next to the UConn campus, is a walkable district with more than 70 businesses; the rest of Mansfield's villages are more spread out, so a car is useful outside the Storrs core.
Mansfield Center
Mansfield Depot
Drive times
- Hartford, about 28 miles35-40 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 30 miles35-40 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Windham Region Transit District (WRTD) buses and UConn's Husky bus system serve Storrs; there is no passenger rail station in Mansfield.
Mansfield property taxes and home prices
Mansfield's 2026–27 mill rate is 20.00, which is $20.00 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 $1,400 a year in taxes at 20.00 mills.
What homes in Mansfield sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $360,00090 sales | $185,00037 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Mansfield's mill rate for 2026–27
20.00mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Mansfield20.00 mills
- Motor vehicles20.00 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2029
How Mansfield's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 30.38 |
| 2023–24 | 31.52 |
| 2024–25 | 30.52 |
| 2025–26 | 20.00 |
| 2026–27 | 20.00 |
Mansfield's town rate went from 30.38 in 2022–23 to 20.00 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2029.
Look up a Mansfield property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: 860-429-3311
Buying a home in Mansfield
What we check on a Mansfield purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map, foundations and condos.
First-time buyer programs in Mansfield
CHFA sets Mansfield'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
Mansfield Hollow Lake and the Fenton and Natchaug rivers put some low-lying land in FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for MansfieldAsk about foundation testing
Mansfield is in the north-central Connecticut region where crumbling concrete foundations (pyrrhotite) have affected some homes. Ask about foundation testing before you buy.
CFSICStorrs has a significant condo market
Storrs, next to UConn, has a larger share of condominiums than most Connecticut towns. If you're financing a condo with FHA or VA, confirm the complex is on the approved list before 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 Mansfield?
Send us a Mansfield address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Mansfield: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Mansfield: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Trash and recyclingMansfield residents can also use the town transfer station for trash and recycling drop-off.
Mansfield Transfer Station
221 Warrenville Rd (Route 89), Mansfield Center, CT
Transfer station detailsTown offices and contacts
Mansfield Town Hall is at 4 South Eagleville Rd, Storrs-Mansfield, CT 06268 (Audrey P. Beck Building). Hours: Monday-Wednesday 8am-5:15pm, Thursday 8am-6:30pm. Main line: 860-429-3311. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
Mansfield, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Mansfield, CT?
Mansfield's 2026–27 mill rate is 20.00, which is $20.00 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 20.00 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Mansfield?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 20.00 mills that's about $7,000 a year, or about $583 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
When is Mansfield's next revaluation?
Mansfield'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 Mansfield, CT in?
Mansfield is in Tolland County, part of the Capitol Planning Region.
Where is UConn's main campus?
The University of Connecticut's main campus is in Storrs, Mansfield's largest village.
Where is the Mansfield transfer station?
The transfer station is at 221 Warrenville Road (Route 89) in Mansfield Center.
Is there a train station in Mansfield?
No; Mansfield has no passenger rail station. WRTD buses and the UConn Husky bus system serve Storrs.
Towns near Mansfield
Neighbors of Mansfield 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 Mansfield sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Mansfield, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Mansfield CT official website: mansfieldct.gov
- Downtown Storrs: downtownstorrs.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Mansfield Historical Society, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.