North Branford center
909 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT 06471
Living in North Branford, Connecticut
North Branford is a town in New Haven County that incorporated from Branford in 1831, first as a mill and farming community along the Farm River. It includes the village of Northford and the neighborhoods of Totoket, Wood Chase, Sea Hill, Twin Lakes, Ashley Park and Doral Farms. Much of the town sits on Totoket Mountain, part of the Metacomet Ridge trap-rock ridgeline that runs from Long Island Sound toward Vermont.
North Branford at a glance
- $340,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 28.81 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20-25 minDrive to New Haven
- New HavenCounty · South Central Connecticut
North Branford's villages and zip codes
North Branford center uses zip code 06471; the village of Northford uses 06472.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| North Branford center | 06471 | Along Foxon Road, where Town Hall is located. |
| Northford | 06472 | A village in the northern part of town, near Totoket Mountain's Big Gulph area. |
North Branford covers about 26.7 square miles and borders Wallingford, Durham, North Haven, East Haven, Guilford and Branford. It was incorporated in 1831.
Things to do in North Branford, CT
Start with Northford Ice Pavilion.
Northford Ice Pavilion
An ice rink in the Northford section of town, noted as a point of interest for the area.
Northford, CT
A little history
North Branford incorporated from Branford in 1831, beginning as a mill and farming community along the Farm River.
In the early 1900s, the town's supply of trap rock made quarrying a growth industry; today manufacturing in town is concentrated in electronics.
Parks, trails and outdoors in North Branford
North Branford's outdoor recreation centers on Totoket Mountain and its water-supply land.
- Totoket Mountain / Big Gulph trailsHiking trails on Totoket Mountain in the Northford section, maintained by the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, which owns roughly a third of the town's land around Lake Gaillard.
- Lake GaillardA reservoir formed in 1926 on Totoket Mountain, managed by the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority as a water supply (not for public recreation).
Walkability and getting around North Branford
North Branford is a low-density town without a dense walkable center; a car is needed to get around, including to reach Northford.
Drive times
- New Haven, about 12 miles20-25 min
- Tweed New Haven Airport, about 12 miles20-25 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
North Branford has no train station of its own; the nearest Metro-North New Haven Line service is in New Haven or Branford. Local bus service is limited.
North Branford property taxes and home prices
North Branford's 2026–27 mill rate is 28.81, which is $28.81 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 $2,017 a year in taxes at 28.81 mills.
What homes in North Branford sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $420,000125 sales | $252,00023 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $340,0004 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
North Branford's mill rate for 2026–27
28.81mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of North Branford28.81 mills
- Motor vehicles28.81 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2029
How North Branford's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 33.23 |
| 2023–24 | 34.52 |
| 2024–25 | 35.93 |
| 2025–26 | 27.61 |
| 2026–27 | 28.81 |
North Branford's town rate went from 33.23 in 2022–23 to 28.81 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2029.
Look up a North Branford 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 North Branford
What we check on a North Branford purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map.
First-time buyer programs in North Branford
CHFA sets North Branford's income and price limits for New Haven 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 North BranfordAll 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 North Branford?
Send us a North Branford address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to North Branford: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in North Branford: United Illuminating / Eversource for power.
- ElectricUnited Illuminating / Eversource
- WaterSouth Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority in parts of town; private wells elsewhere
Town offices and contacts
North Branford Town Hall is at 909 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT 06471. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Main line: 203-484-6000. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
North Branford, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in North Branford, CT?
North Branford's 2026–27 mill rate is 28.81, which is $28.81 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 28.81 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in North Branford?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 28.81 mills that's about $10,084 a year, or about $840 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in North Branford, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in North Branford was $340,000 across 4 sales, compared with $420,000 the year before.
When is North Branford's next revaluation?
North Branford'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 North Branford in?
North Branford is in New Haven County, Connecticut.
What towns border North Branford?
Wallingford and Durham to the north, East Haven to the west, Guilford to the east, and Branford to the south.
What zip codes does North Branford use?
06471 for North Branford center and 06472 for the village of Northford.
Is there train service in North Branford?
No. The nearest Metro-North New Haven Line service is in New Haven or Branford.
What are Town Hall's hours?
Town Hall, at 909 Foxon Road, is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Towns near North Branford
Neighbors of North Branford in New Haven County and nearby. All New Haven 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 North Branford sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: North Branford, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of North Branford official website: northbranfordct.gov
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.