Downtown New Britain
27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
Living in New Britain, Connecticut
New Britain is a city in Hartford County about 9 miles southwest of Hartford, incorporated as a town in 1850 and chartered as a city in 1871. It was long known as the "Hardware Capital of the World" for its manufacturing base, and today is home to Central Connecticut State University and the New Britain Museum of American Art, the oldest museum in the country dedicated solely to American art.
New Britain at a glance
- $280,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 39.18 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 15-20 minDrive to Hartford
- HartfordCounty · Capitol Planning Region
New Britain's zip code
New Britain uses 06050, 06051, 06052 and 06053 depending on the neighborhood.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown New Britain | 06051 | The city's civic and commercial core along West Main Street, where City Hall and the CTfastrak station are located. |
New Britain covers about 13.36 square miles. It was incorporated in 1871.
Things to do in New Britain, CT
Start with New Britain Museum of American Art and Walnut Hill Park.
New Britain Museum of American Art
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Walnut Hill Park
A city park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, with a Civil War memorial, seasonal events and green space.
New Britain
A little history
New Britain was settled in 1687 and incorporated as a parish (the New Britain Society) in 1754; it became its own town in 1850 and a city in 1871.
In the early 20th century, New Britain's manufacturers earned it the nickname the "Hardware Capital of the World."
Walnut Hill Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscape architect behind New York's Central Park.
Parks, trails and outdoors in New Britain
New Britain's park system, anchored by Walnut Hill Park, gives the city its main green space.
- Walnut Hill ParkAn Olmsted-designed park used for walking, events and seasonal recreation.
Walkability and getting around New Britain
Downtown New Britain around West Main Street has sidewalks and a walkable business district linked to the CTfastrak busway station, but most residential neighborhoods require a car for errands.
Drive times
- Hartford, about 9 miles15-20 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 20 miles25-30 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
CTfastrak bus rapid transit terminates in downtown New Britain, connecting to Hartford and other stops along the busway. The nearest Amtrak and Hartford Line rail station is in Berlin.
New Britain property taxes and home prices
New Britain's 2026–27 mill rate is 39.18, which is $39.18 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 $2,743 a year in taxes at 39.18 mills.
What homes in New Britain sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $260,000239 sales | $147,50090 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $280,000242 sales | $169,00086 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
New Britain's mill rate for 2026–27
39.18mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of New Britain39.18 mills
- New Britain Downtown District SSD (where it applies)+2.75 mills
- Motor vehicles32.46 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027
How New Britain's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 49.50 |
| 2023–24 | 38.28 |
| 2024–25 | 39.59 |
| 2025–26 | 39.18 |
| 2026–27 | 39.18 |
New Britain's town rate went from 49.50 in 2022–23 to 39.18 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.
Look up a New Britain 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 New Britain
What we check on a New Britain purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map.
First-time buyer programs in New Britain
CHFA sets New Britain'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 New BritainAll 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 New Britain?
Send us a New Britain address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to New Britain: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in New Britain: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Trash and recyclingNew Britain's Public Works Department provides curbside refuse and recycling collection.
Town offices and contacts
New Britain Town Hall is at 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website
- Town/City ClerkLand records, vital records, licenses and elections
- AssessorReal estate, motor vehicle and personal property assessments
- Tax CollectorProperty tax and utility billing and payment
- Building DepartmentLicenses, permits and code enforcement
- Planning & DevelopmentCity planning, zoning and economic development
- Parks and RecreationCity parks, a municipal golf course and cemeteries
- Public WorksRefuse and recycling, paving, sidewalks and winter operations
- New Britain Public LibraryPublic library
New Britain, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in New Britain, CT?
New Britain's 2026–27 mill rate is 39.18, which is $39.18 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 New Britain?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 39.18 mills that's about $13,713 a year, or about $1,143 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 New Britain, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in New Britain was $280,000 across 242 sales, compared with $260,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $169,000 across 86 sales.
When is New Britain's next revaluation?
New Britain'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 New Britain in?
New Britain is in Hartford County, in the Capitol Planning Region.
What are the zip codes in New Britain?
New Britain uses 06050, 06051, 06052 and 06053.
How far is New Britain from Hartford?
About 9 miles southwest, roughly a 15-20 minute drive.
Is there public transit in New Britain?
Yes. CTfastrak bus rapid transit terminates downtown, and the nearest rail station is in Berlin.
Is trash pickup curbside in New Britain?
Yes, the city's Public Works Department collects refuse and recycling curbside.
Towns near New Britain
Neighbors of New Britain 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 New Britain sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: New Britain, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- City of New Britain, CT - official website: newbritainct.gov
- New Britain Public Library: nbpl.info
- Wikimedia Commons: West Main Street, Downtown New Britain, Connecticut.jpg: commons.wikimedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.