Monroe Center
7 Fan Hill Rd, Monroe, CT 06468
Living in Monroe, Connecticut
Monroe is a town in Fairfield County incorporated in 1823 and named for President James Monroe. The Housatonic River forms Lake Zoar along the town's eastern edge below the Stevenson Dam, and the Pequonnock River, which starts in Wolfe Park, runs through the western part of town.
Monroe at a glance
- 29.88 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20–25 minDrive to Bridgeport
- FairfieldCounty · Southwestern Connecticut
Monroe's villages and zip codes
Monroe has 3 villages or sections. Whatever the mailing address says, they're all part of the Town of Monroe for property taxes and town services.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe Center | 06468 | Around the town hall on Fan Hill Road. |
| Stepney | 06468 | A village in central Monroe. |
| Stevenson | 06468 | A village near the Stevenson Dam and Lake Zoar. |
Monroe covers about 26.1 square miles and borders Trumbull, Shelton, Newtown and Easton. It was incorporated in 1823.
Things to do in Monroe, CT
Start with Wolfe Park and Webb Mountain Discovery Zone, then 2 more below.
Wolfe Park
A town park that is the source of the Pequonnock River, with fields, trails and picnic areas.
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Webb Mountain Discovery Zone
A park at Webb Mountain with trails and recreational facilities.
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Lake Zoar
A reservoir on the Housatonic River along Monroe's eastern border, formed by the Stevenson Dam.
Eastern Monroe
Monroe Farmers' Market
A seasonal farmers' market run in town.
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A little history
Monroe was incorporated as a town in 1823 and is named after James Monroe, the fifth U.S. president.
In August 2024, flash flooding damaged infrastructure in town, including a Route 34 bridge near Lake Zoar.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Monroe
Monroe's outdoor recreation centers on Wolfe Park, Webb Mountain and Lake Zoar along the Housatonic River.
- Wolfe ParkSource of the Pequonnock River, with trails and fields.
- Webb Mountain Discovery ZoneA park with trails at Webb Mountain.
- Lake ZoarA Housatonic River reservoir along the eastern town line.
Walkability and getting around Monroe
Monroe is a low-density, car-dependent town with no dense walkable village center.
Drive times
- Bridgeport, about 11 miles20–25 min
- Sikorsky Memorial Airport, about 12 miles20–25 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Monroe has no fixed-route public transit and no train station; the nearest Metro-North service is via Bridgeport or Stamford.
Monroe property taxes and home prices
Monroe's 2026–27 mill rate is 29.88, which is $29.88 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 $2,092 a year in taxes at 29.88 mills.
What homes in Monroe sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $575,000175 sales | $355,00059 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Monroe's mill rate for 2026–27
29.88mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Monroe29.88 mills
- Northbrook Tax District ( Condo Association) (where it applies)+12.539 mills
- Motor vehicles29.88 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2029
How Monroe's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 36.86 |
| 2023–24 | 37.55 |
| 2024–25 | 38.27 |
| 2025–26 | 28.67 |
| 2026–27 | 29.88 |
Monroe's town rate went from 36.86 in 2022–23 to 29.88 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2029.
Look up a Monroe property
- Property record cardsAssessed value, lot size and building details
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
Buying a home in Monroe
What we check on a Monroe purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map.
First-time buyer programs in Monroe
CHFA sets Monroe's income and price limits for Fairfield County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
Lake Zoar and the Housatonic River along Monroe's eastern edge put nearby land in FEMA flood zones; flash flooding in August 2024 damaged a Route 34 bridge near the lake. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for MonroeAll 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 Monroe?
Send us a Monroe address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Monroe: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Monroe: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- WaterAquarion Water Company (parts of town); some areas on private wells
Town offices and contacts
Monroe Town Hall is at 7 Fan Hill Rd, Monroe, CT 06468. Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.. Main line: (203) 452-2800. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(203) 452-2800
- AssessorProperty values and assessments
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records, licenses
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections
- Planning & ZoningLand use forms and regulations
- Parks & RecreationParks and recreation programs
- Public WorksEngineering and highway divisions
- Edith Wheeler Memorial LibraryTown library
- Monroe Public SchoolsSchool district website
Monroe, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Monroe, CT?
Monroe's 2026–27 mill rate is 29.88, which is $29.88 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 29.88 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Monroe?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 29.88 mills that's about $10,458 a year, or about $872 a month, before any district tax. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
When is Monroe's next revaluation?
Monroe'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 Monroe, CT in?
Monroe is in Fairfield County.
What is Monroe's zip code?
06468.
How far is Monroe from Bridgeport?
About 11 miles, roughly a 20–25 minute drive.
Is there a train station in Monroe?
No, Monroe has no train station or fixed-route public transit.
Where is Monroe's town hall?
7 Fan Hill Rd, Monroe, CT 06468, open Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Towns near Monroe
Neighbors of Monroe in Fairfield County and nearby. All Fairfield 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 Monroe sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Monroe, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Monroe official website: monroect.gov
- Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: ewml.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Michaelphayes, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.