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400 Main St, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Living in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield is a town in Fairfield County in western Connecticut, bordering New York State. English colonists from Norwalk settled the area in 1708 and it was incorporated as a town in 1709; Main Street through the town center still follows its 18th-century layout and is lined with preserved 19th-century buildings.
Ridgefield at a glance
- $1,025,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 28.36 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 15–20 minDrive to Danbury
- FairfieldCounty · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Ridgefield's villages and zip codes
Ridgefield has 3 villages or sections. Whatever the mailing address says, they're all part of the Town of Ridgefield for property taxes and town services.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield center | 06877 | The historic town center along Main Street, where Town Hall is located. |
| Branchville | 06877 | A village with its own Metro-North station on the Danbury Branch. |
| Ridgebury | 06877 | A neighborhood in northern Ridgefield. |
Ridgefield covers about 34.4 square miles and borders Danbury, Wilton, Redding, North Salem (NY), Lewisboro (NY) and Southeast (NY). It was incorporated in 1709.
Things to do in Ridgefield, CT
Start with Bennett's Pond State Park and Weir Farm National Historic Site, then 1 more below.
Bennett's Pond State Park
A state park with trails through woods and wetlands.
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Weir Farm National Historic Site
A National Park Service site preserving the home and studio of American Impressionist painter J. Alden Weir, with trails and art programs. It sits partly in Ridgefield and partly in Wilton.
Ridgefield/Wilton line
Mamanasco Lake
An 86-acre lake in town used for fishing and boating.
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A little history
English colonists from Norwalk settled Ridgefield in 1708 after purchasing land from Chief Catoonah, and the town was incorporated in 1709.
The Battle of Ridgefield took place on April 27, 1777, when Connecticut militia under General David Wooster and Benedict Arnold engaged British forces returning from a raid on Danbury.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Ridgefield
Ridgefield has several state parks and preserves, including land shared with the Weir Farm National Historic Site, plus Mamanasco Lake for fishing and boating.
- Bennett's Pond State ParkTrails through woods and wetlands.
- Seth Low Pierrepont State ParkA state park property in Ridgefield.
- Weir Farm National Historic SiteTrails and the preserved home and studio of painter J. Alden Weir.
- Mamanasco LakeAn 86-acre lake for fishing and boating.
Walkability and getting around Ridgefield
Main Street in the town center is walkable, with 19th-century storefronts preserved by strict local zoning, but most of Ridgefield outside the center requires a car.
Drive times
- Danbury, about 8 miles15–20 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Metro-North's Danbury Branch stops at the Branchville station in Ridgefield, connecting to the New Haven Line toward Norwalk and New York City. There is no direct express service to Grand Central from Ridgefield stations.
Ridgefield property taxes and home prices
Ridgefield's 2026–27 mill rate is 28.36, which is $28.36 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 $1,985 a year in taxes at 28.36 mills.
What homes in Ridgefield sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $987,500206 sales | $425,00049 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $1,025,000209 sales | $485,00047 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Ridgefield's mill rate for 2026–27
28.36mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Ridgefield28.36 mills
- Twixt Hills Tax District (where it applies)+1.129 mills
- Mimosa Tax District (where it applies)+0.002 mills
- Motor vehicles28.36 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027
How Ridgefield's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 28.43 |
| 2023–24 | 25.81 |
| 2024–25 | 26.35 |
| 2025–26 | 27.39 |
| 2026–27 | 28.36 |
Ridgefield's town rate went from 28.43 in 2022–23 to 28.36 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.
Look up a Ridgefield property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: (203) 431-2700
Buying a home in Ridgefield
What we check on a Ridgefield purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map.
First-time buyer programs in Ridgefield
CHFA sets Ridgefield'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
Flood zones are set address by address. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for RidgefieldAll 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 Ridgefield?
Send us a Ridgefield address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Ridgefield: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Ridgefield: Eversource for power.
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Town offices and contacts
Ridgefield Town Hall is at 400 Main St, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:30pm; closed Friday. Main line: (203) 431-2700. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(203) 431-2700
- Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.(203) 431-2700
- Tax AssessorProperty values and assessments.(203) 431-2700
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.(203) 431-2700
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.(203) 431-2700
- Planning & ZoningLand use and zoning review.(203) 431-2700
- Parks and Recreation CommissionTown parks and recreation programs.
- Public WorksRoads, plowing and town maintenance.(203) 431-2700
- Ridgefield LibraryThe town's public library.
- Ridgefield Public SchoolsThe town's public school district.
Ridgefield, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Ridgefield, CT?
Ridgefield's 2026–27 mill rate is 28.36, which is $28.36 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 28.36 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Ridgefield?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 28.36 mills that's about $9,926 a year, or about $827 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 Ridgefield, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Ridgefield was $1,025,000 across 209 sales, compared with $987,500 the year before. The median condo sale was $485,000 across 47 sales.
When is Ridgefield's next revaluation?
Ridgefield'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 Ridgefield in?
Fairfield County, in the Western Connecticut Planning Region.
What is the zip code for Ridgefield?
06877.
Is there train service from Ridgefield?
Yes, the Branchville station on Metro-North's Danbury Branch.
How far is Ridgefield from Danbury?
About 8 miles, roughly 15–20 minutes by car.
What are Ridgefield Town Hall hours?
Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:30pm; closed Fridays, at 400 Main St.
Towns near Ridgefield
Neighbors of Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Ridgefield, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Ridgefield official website: ridgefieldct.gov
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.