Marlborough center
26 North Main Street, Marlborough, CT 06447
Living in Marlborough, Connecticut
Marlborough is a town in Hartford County along Route 2, between Glastonbury and Colchester. It grew up around Sadler's Ordinary, a tavern and stagecoach stop established in 1648, and today is mostly residential with a small Main Street commercial center.
Marlborough at a glance
- $497,500Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 27.10 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 25–30 minDrive to Hartford
- HartfordCounty · Capitol Planning Region
Marlborough's zip code
Marlborough is served by the 06447 zip code.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough center | 06447 | The town center along North and South Main Street, where Town Hall, the historic Congregational Church and the town's restaurants are located. |
Marlborough covers about 23.4 square miles and borders Glastonbury, East Hampton, Colchester and Hebron. It was incorporated in 1803.
Things to do in Marlborough, CT
Start with Sadler's Ordinary and Marlborough Congregational Church, then 2 more below.
Sadler's Ordinary
A restaurant on North Main Street on the site of John Sadler's original 1648 tavern and stagecoach stop, one of the earliest such establishments in the Connecticut Colony.
61 N Main St, Marlborough
Plan a visitMarlborough Congregational Church
A church built beginning in 1749 and completed in 1803, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Marlborough center
Marlborough Tavern
A historic tavern building associated with the town's early stagecoach-stop history.
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Marlborough Arts Center
A local arts organization hosting exhibits and events in town.
Marlborough
A little history
John Sadler's Ordinary, a tavern and stagecoach stop established in 1648, is described as the second establishment of its kind in the Connecticut Colony after Hartford.
The Marlborough Congregational Church was constructed beginning in 1749 and completed in 1803, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Marlborough was incorporated as a town on October 13, 1803.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Marlborough
Marlborough is a wooded, low-density town without a large state park of its own, but it sits within reasonable driving range of surrounding forests and lakes in the region.
- Blish ParkA town park referenced alongside the transfer station sticker program; used for local recreation.
Where to eat in Marlborough: restaurants and coffee
3 places in Marlborough to try, including restaurant and italian restaurant. No one paid to be listed.
Sadler's Ordinary
Restaurant
A family-owned restaurant on the site of the original 1648 Sadler's Ordinary tavern.
61 N Main St, Marlborough, CT 06447 · eatatsadlers.com
Zina's Cucina
Italian restaurant
An Italian restaurant on North Main Street.
17 N Main St, Marlborough, CT 06447
Three Fellas Pizza
Pizza restaurant
A pizza restaurant offering sit-down and takeout lunch and dinner on North Main Street.
11 N Main St, Marlborough, CT 06447
Walkability and getting around Marlborough
Marlborough's Main Street center has a handful of walkable businesses, but the town is low-density overall and most errands require a car.
Drive times
- Hartford, about 18 miles25–30 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Marlborough has no fixed-route public transit or train station. Route 2 runs through town with exits at South Main Street, Route 66 and West Road, connecting to Hartford and Colchester.
Marlborough property taxes and home prices
Marlborough's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.10, which is $27.10 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 $1,897 a year in taxes at 27.10 mills.
What homes in Marlborough sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $445,00031 sales | – |
| Sep 2025 | $497,50010 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Marlborough's mill rate for 2026–27
27.10mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Marlborough27.10 mills
- Motor vehicles27.10 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2030
How Marlborough's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 35.55 |
| 2023–24 | 34.73 |
| 2024–25 | 36.29 |
| 2025–26 | 37.74 |
| 2026–27 | 27.10 |
Marlborough's town rate went from 35.55 in 2022–23 to 27.10 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2030.
Look up a Marlborough property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: (860) 295-6200
Buying a home in Marlborough
What we check on a Marlborough purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and private well & septic.
First-time buyer programs in Marlborough
CHFA sets Marlborough's income and price limits for Hartford 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 MarlboroughPlan for well and septic, not town water and sewer
Marlborough has no townwide water or sewer system, so most homes rely on private wells and septic systems. We factor well and septic inspections into the timeline when you're financing a home here.
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 Marlborough?
Send us a Marlborough address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Marlborough: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Marlborough: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly septic systems; there is no townwide sewer system
- Trash and recyclingMarlborough does not have curbside town trash collection; residents use the town transfer station or a private hauler.
Town offices and contacts
Marlborough Town Hall is at 26 North Main Street, Marlborough, CT 06447. Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 8:00am–4:30pm; Tue 8:00am–7:00pm; Fri 8:00am–12:00pm. Main line: (860) 295-6200. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 295-6200
- Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.(860) 295-6200
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.(860) 295-6200
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection; the tax office opens daily at 8:30am.(860) 295-6200
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.(860) 295-6200
- Parks and RecreationTown parks and recreation programs.
- Public WorksRoads, plowing and the transfer station.
- RHAM School DistrictRegional secondary school district serving Marlborough, Hebron and Andover (RHAM High School).
Marlborough, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Marlborough, CT?
Marlborough's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.10, which is $27.10 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 27.10 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Marlborough?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 27.10 mills that's about $9,485 a year, or about $790 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Marlborough, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Marlborough was $497,500 across 10 sales, compared with $445,000 the year before.
When is Marlborough's next revaluation?
Marlborough's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2030, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2031.
What county is Marlborough in?
Marlborough is in Hartford County, in the Capitol Planning Region.
What is the zip code for Marlborough?
06447.
Is there public transit in Marlborough?
No fixed-route service; Route 2 runs through town with exits at South Main Street, Route 66 and West Road.
Does Marlborough have town water and sewer?
No. Most homes use private wells and septic systems.
What are Marlborough Town Hall hours?
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am–4:30pm; Tuesday 8am–7pm; Friday 8am–noon.
What school district serves Marlborough?
Elementary students attend Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School; secondary students attend RHAM High School, shared with Hebron and Andover.
Towns near Marlborough
Neighbors of Marlborough in Hartford County and nearby. All Hartford 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 Marlborough sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Marlborough, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Marlborough, CT - official website: marlboroughct.gov
- Sadler's Ordinary - menus: eatatsadlers.com
- Zina's Cucina - Facebook: facebook.com
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.