Preston City
389 Route 2, Preston, CT 06365
Living in Preston, Connecticut
Preston is a rural town in New London County just east of Norwich, incorporated in 1687 and named for Preston, Lancashire, England. The town of Griswold was set off from Preston's territory in 1815.
Preston at a glance
- $397,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 25.52 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- New LondonCounty · Southeastern Connecticut
Preston's villages and zip codes
Preston uses ZIP code 06365.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Preston City | 06365 | The town's historic center. |
| Poquetanuck | 06365 | A village near the Poquetanuck Cove area of the Thames River. |
Preston covers about 30.9 square miles. It was incorporated in 1687.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Preston
Green space in and around Preston.
- Hallville PondA pond near the village of Hallville.
Walkability and getting around Preston
Preston is a rural town with no dense village center; most destinations require a car.
Poquetanuck
Drive times
- Norwich, about 7 miles
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Check CTtransit and CT Rail for current routes.
Preston property taxes and home prices
Preston's 2026–27 mill rate is 25.52, which is $25.52 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 $1,786 a year in taxes at 25.52 mills.
What homes in Preston sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $340,00039 sales | – |
| Sep 2025 | $397,00053 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Preston's mill rate for 2026–27
25.52mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Preston25.52 mills
- Motor vehicles25.52 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027
How Preston's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 27.88 |
| 2023–24 | 22.87 |
| 2024–25 | 23.37 |
| 2025–26 | 25.11 |
| 2026–27 | 25.52 |
Preston's town rate went from 27.88 in 2022–23 to 25.52 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.
Look up a Preston 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 Preston
What we check on a Preston purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and private wells and septic.
First-time buyer programs in Preston
CHFA sets Preston's income and price limits for New London County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
Poquetanuck Cove, part of the Thames River estuary, borders Preston, and low-lying land near it can fall within FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for PrestonRural town, limited public utilities
Preston is a rural town without a dense village water or sewer system in most areas, so many properties rely on private wells and septic systems. Ask about well and septic inspection history 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 Preston?
Send us a Preston address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Preston: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Preston: Eversource for power.
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Town offices and contacts
Preston Town Hall is at 389 Route 2, Preston, CT 06365. Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00-4:30; Thu 9:00-6:30. Main line: 860-887-5581. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website860-887-5581
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records, elections
- AssessorProperty values and assessments
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment
- Building DepartmentPermits and inspections
- Planning/ZoningLand use and zoning
- Parks & RecreationPrograms and facilities
- Public WorksRoads and infrastructure
- Preston Public SchoolsSchool district
Preston, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Preston, CT?
Preston's 2026–27 mill rate is 25.52, which is $25.52 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 25.52 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Preston?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 25.52 mills that's about $8,932 a year, or about $744 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Preston, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Preston was $397,000 across 53 sales, compared with $340,000 the year before.
When is Preston's next revaluation?
Preston'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 Preston in?
New London County, in southeastern Connecticut.
What ZIP code does Preston use?
06365.
How far is Preston from Norwich?
About 7 miles.
What are Town Hall's hours?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Is there a former hospital site in Preston?
Yes, the former Norwich State Hospital, a psychiatric hospital, sits within Preston and has been the subject of redevelopment planning.
Towns near Preston
Neighbors of Preston in New London County and nearby. All New London 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 Preston sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Preston, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Preston official website: prestonct.gov
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.