Morris center
3 East Street, Morris, CT 06763
Living in Morris, Connecticut
Morris is a small town in central Litchfield County directly south of Litchfield, set among rolling hills, farmland and woods. It was originally part of Litchfield, known as the South Farms, before being incorporated as its own town in 1859. Much of Bantam Lake, the largest natural lake in Connecticut at about 947 acres, lies within Morris.
Morris at a glance
- $640,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 19.41 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20–25 minDrive to Waterbury
- LitchfieldCounty · Northwest Hills
Morris's villages and zip codes
Morris uses the single 06763 ZIP code.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Morris center | 06763 | The town hall and Morris Community Hall sit at the center of town along East Street. |
| Lakeside | 06763 | A lakeside community on the shore of Bantam Lake. |
| West Morris | 06763 | A settlement in the western part of town. |
| East Morris | 06763 | A settlement in the eastern part of town. |
Morris covers about 18.7 square miles and borders Litchfield, Warren, Washington, Bethlehem, Watertown and Torrington. It was incorporated in 1859.
Things to do in Morris, CT
Start with Bantam Lake and Morris Town Beach, then 1 more below.
Bantam Lake
Connecticut's largest natural lake at about 947 acres, used for swimming, boating and fishing. It is home to the Bantam Lake Ski Club, described by local sources as the oldest continuously operating water ski club in the United States.
Morris and Litchfield, CT
Morris Town Beach
A public beach on Bantam Lake with swimming and a boat launch for residents.
East Shore Rd, Morris, CT
White Memorial Conservation Center
A roughly 4,000-acre nature center and wildlife sanctuary spanning Morris and Litchfield, with trails, a museum and land bordering Bantam Lake's Marsh Point.
Litchfield/Morris line
Plan a visit
More worth a visit
- Litchfield Hills Rowing ClubA rowing club offering summer, fall and masters programs on Bantam Lake.
A little history
European settlement in the area began around 1723, when it was part of Litchfield and known as the South Farms.
The area became a separate Congregational parish in 1767 and was incorporated as its own town, Morris, in 1859, named for Revolutionary War officer and educator James Morris.
Bantam Lake, at about 947 acres, is Connecticut's largest natural lake and lies mostly within Morris.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Morris
Morris's outdoor life centers on Bantam Lake and the surrounding White Memorial Conservation Center land, with swimming, boating and nature trails all close to the town center.
- Bantam LakeSwimming, boating, fishing and water skiing on Connecticut's largest natural lake.
- White Memorial Conservation CenterTrails and wildlife habitat on land bordering the lake's Marsh Point, shared with neighboring Litchfield.More information
- Mount Tom State ParkA state park just over the town line in Litchfield with a summit tower, swimming pond and hiking trail, reachable from Morris.More information
Walkability and getting around Morris
Morris center is a small cluster of civic buildings without a walkable commercial strip; residents drive for most errands and dining.
Lakeside
West Morris
East Morris
Drive times
- Waterbury, about 12 miles20–25 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 40 miles50–60 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Morris has no fixed-route public bus or rail service; a car is necessary to get around and to reach the nearest services in Litchfield, Torrington or Waterbury.
Morris property taxes and home prices
Morris's 2026–27 mill rate is 19.41, which is $19.41 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 $1,359 a year in taxes at 19.41 mills.
What homes in Morris sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $510,00029 sales | – |
| Sep 2025 | $640,00033 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Morris's mill rate for 2026–27
19.41mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Morris19.41 mills
- Deer Island Association (where it applies)+2.863 mills
- Motor vehicles19.41 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027
How Morris's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 23.99 |
| 2023–24 | 18.30 |
| 2024–25 | 17.58 |
| 2025–26 | 19.43 |
| 2026–27 | 19.41 |
Morris's town rate went from 23.99 in 2022–23 to 19.41 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.
Look up a Morris property
- 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 Morris
What we check on a Morris purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map, well & septic and lake shoreline.
First-time buyer programs in Morris
CHFA sets Morris'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
Bantam Lake and its inlet and outlet, the Bantam River, put shoreline property around the lake in FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for MorrisPrivate wells and septic are the norm
Morris has no townwide public water or sewer system, so most homes rely on a private well and septic system. Get both inspected as part of any offer.
Bantam Lake shoreline property
Homes on or near Bantam Lake may fall within a FEMA flood zone and can be subject to lake association or shoreline-specific rules. Check flood zone status and any association dues before making 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 Morris?
Send us a Morris address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Morris: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Morris: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service; homes typically use propane or oil
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly private septic systems; no townwide sewer system
- Trash and recyclingMorris does not run municipal curbside trash collection; residents contract with private haulers or use the transfer station.
Town offices and contacts
Morris Town Hall is at 3 East Street, Morris, CT 06763. Main line: 860-567-7430. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website860-567-7430
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and voter registration
- AssessorProperty values and assessments
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections
- Planning & Zoning OfficeZoning applications and land use permits
- Beach & RecreationTown beach and recreation programs
- Highway DepartmentRoad maintenance and public works
- Morris Public LibraryMorris's public library
- Regional School District 6School district website
Morris, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Morris, CT?
Morris's 2026–27 mill rate is 19.41, which is $19.41 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 19.41 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Morris?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 19.41 mills that's about $6,794 a year, or about $566 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 Morris, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Morris was $640,000 across 33 sales, compared with $510,000 the year before.
When is Morris's next revaluation?
Morris'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 Morris, CT in?
Morris is in Litchfield County, in Connecticut's Northwest Hills Planning Region.
What ZIP code does Morris use?
Morris uses 06763.
Is there curbside trash pickup in Morris?
No. Morris does not run municipal curbside collection; residents use private haulers or the town transfer station.
Is there public transit in Morris?
No. Morris has no fixed-route bus or rail service; a car is needed to get around.
What is Bantam Lake?
Bantam Lake, covering about 947 acres mostly within Morris, is the largest natural lake in Connecticut and is used for swimming, boating and fishing.
Towns near Morris
Neighbors of Morris 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 Morris sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Morris, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Morris official website: morrisct.gov
- Town of Morris: Board of Selectmen (contact info): morrisct.gov
- Wikipedia: Bantam Lake: en.wikipedia.org
- White Memorial Conservation Center: whitememorialcc.org
- CT State Parks: Mount Tom State Park: ctparks.com
- Wikimedia Commons: File:Morris_Community_Hall,_Morris_CT.jpg: commons.wikimedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.