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New Fairfield, CT 06812
Living in New Fairfield, Connecticut
New Fairfield sits on Connecticut's border with Patterson, New York, along the shore of Candlewood Lake, the largest lake in the state. Colonial settlers won approval to establish the township in 1724, and the town of Sherman split off from New Fairfield in 1802.
New Fairfield at a glance
- 27.54 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 15–20 minDrive to Danbury
- FairfieldCounty · Western Connecticut, Candlewood Lake area
New Fairfield's villages and zip codes
All of New Fairfield uses ZIP code 06812.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| New Fairfield center | 06812 | The town center along Route 37, with the town hall and school campuses. |
| Candlewood Isle | 06812 | A lakefront neighborhood on a peninsula into Candlewood Lake. |
| Ball Pond | 06812 | A neighborhood around Ball Pond in the southern part of town. |
New Fairfield covers about 20.5 square miles and borders Danbury, Brookfield, New Milford and Sherman. It was incorporated in 1740.
Things to do in New Fairfield, CT
Start with Squantz Pond State Park and Candlewood Lake, then 1 more below.
Squantz Pond State Park
A state park on a cove of Candlewood Lake with swimming, hiking trails and boat launch access.
Squantz Pond State Park, New Fairfield
Candlewood Lake
The largest lake in Connecticut, created in 1926 when Connecticut Light and Power dammed the Housatonic watershed for hydroelectric power; New Fairfield is one of five towns on its shore.
Candlewood Lake, New Fairfield
Pootatuck State Forest
A state forest in New Fairfield with wooded trails.
Pootatuck State Forest, New Fairfield
A little history
Colonial settlers received approval in 1724 to establish the New Fairfield township.
The town of Sherman split off from New Fairfield in 1802 because the combined towns' size made travel to church difficult.
Connecticut Light and Power began building Candlewood Lake in 1926 for hydroelectric power, creating the largest lake in the state along New Fairfield's western shore.
Parks, trails and outdoors in New Fairfield
New Fairfield's outdoor recreation centers on Candlewood Lake and the smaller ponds and state land around it.
- Candlewood LakeConnecticut's largest lake, used for boating, fishing and swimming, shared among five towns.
- Squantz Pond State ParkA cove of Candlewood Lake with a beach, hiking trails and a boat launch.
- Ball PondA smaller pond in southern New Fairfield.
- Pootatuck State ForestState forest land with wooded trails in town.
Walkability and getting around New Fairfield
New Fairfield is built around Candlewood Lake and Route 37; there is no dense walkable downtown, and a car is needed to get around most of town.
Candlewood Isle
Candlewood Isle, New Fairfield, CT 06812
Ball Pond
Ball Pond, New Fairfield, CT 06812
Drive times
- Danbury, about 8 miles15–20 min
- Danbury Municipal Airport, about 10 miles20 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
HART (Housatonic Area Regional Transit) runs a weekday commuter shuttle connecting New Fairfield to the Southeast, NY Metro-North station; the nearest rail stations are Southeast, NY and Danbury.
New Fairfield property taxes and home prices
New Fairfield's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.54, which is $27.54 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 $1,928 a year in taxes at 27.54 mills.
What homes in New Fairfield sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $533,000151 sales | $412,5006 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
New Fairfield's mill rate for 2026–27
27.54mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of New Fairfield27.54 mills
- Candlewood Knolls Tax District (where it applies)+5.20 mills
- Squantz View Tax District (where it applies)+3.51 mills
- Candlewood Hills Tax District (where it applies)+3.24 mills
- Joyce Hill Tax District (where it applies)+3.10 mills
- Knollcrest Tax District (where it applies)+2.677 mills
- Tax District of Candlewood Isle (where it applies)+2.65 mills
- Motor vehicles27.54 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2029
How New Fairfield's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 32.47 |
| 2023–24 | 34.90 |
| 2024–25 | 36.52 |
| 2025–26 | 26.33 |
| 2026–27 | 27.54 |
New Fairfield's town rate went from 32.47 in 2022–23 to 27.54 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2029.
Look up a New Fairfield property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
Buying a home in New Fairfield
What we check on a New Fairfield purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map, lake community and well and septic.
First-time buyer programs in New Fairfield
CHFA sets New Fairfield'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
Shoreline parcels along Candlewood Lake, Squantz Pond and Ball Pond can fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for New FairfieldCandlewood Lake shoreline
New Fairfield includes shoreline neighborhoods on Candlewood Lake such as Candlewood Isle. Homes in these areas may carry lake association dues and lake-use rules, and shoreline flood-zone status should be checked before an offer.
Private wells and septic outside the center
Much of New Fairfield relies on private wells and septic systems away from the town center, which is a factor in inspection planning.
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 New Fairfield?
Send us a New Fairfield address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to New Fairfield: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in New Fairfield.
Town offices and contacts
New Fairfield Town Hall. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
New Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, CT?
New Fairfield's 2026–27 mill rate is 27.54, which is $27.54 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 27.54 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in New Fairfield?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 27.54 mills that's about $9,639 a year, or about $803 a month, before any district tax. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
When is New Fairfield's next revaluation?
New Fairfield'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 New Fairfield, CT in?
New Fairfield is in Fairfield County.
What ZIP code is New Fairfield?
All of New Fairfield uses ZIP code 06812.
Is New Fairfield on Candlewood Lake?
Yes, New Fairfield is one of five towns bordering Candlewood Lake, the largest lake in Connecticut.
How far is New Fairfield from Danbury?
Danbury, the nearest city, is about 8 miles south of New Fairfield.
Is there train service in New Fairfield?
There is no rail line directly in town; HART runs a weekday commuter shuttle to the Southeast, NY Metro-North station, and Danbury has its own station.
Towns near New Fairfield
Neighbors of New Fairfield 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 New Fairfield sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: New Fairfield, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.