First-time buyer programs in Roxbury
CHFA sets Roxbury's income and price limits for Litchfield County. We check them with you before you shop.
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Living in Roxbury, Connecticut
Roxbury is a Litchfield County town in the Northwest Hills, incorporated in October 1796. Its native name was Shepaug, a Mahican word meaning "rocky water," and the Shepaug River still runs through town. Granite quarried from Mine Hill was used in major structures, and the Mine Hill iron-making complex is now a preserved historic site.
Roxbury at a glance
- $1,378,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 13.00 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 25–30 minDrive to Danbury
- LitchfieldCounty · Northwest Hills
Roxbury's villages and zip codes
Roxbury has 3 villages or sections. Whatever the mailing address says, they're all part of the Town of Roxbury for property taxes and town services.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Roxbury Center | 06783 | The historic town center, home to a locally designated historic district of 32 buildings and the town hall. |
| Judd's Bridge | 06783 | A rural section of town. |
| Roxbury Station | 06783 | A historic district added to the National Register in 2009. |
Roxbury covers about 26.4 square miles and borders Washington, Woodbury and New Milford. It was incorporated in 1796.
Things to do in Roxbury, CT
Start with Mine Hill Preserve and Minor Memorial Library.
Mine Hill Preserve
A Roxbury Land Trust preserve built around the ruins of a 19th-century iron-making complex, recognized as a National Historic Place. A roughly 3-mile, moderately difficult trail loops past the furnace ruins.
6 Mine Hill Rd, Roxbury, CT 06783
Plan a visitMinor Memorial Library
Roxbury's public library.
Roxbury, CT
A little history
Roxbury was incorporated in October 1796; its native name, Shepaug, is a Mahican word meaning "rocky water."
Granite quarried at Mine Hill was used in major structures, and the Mine Hill iron-making complex is now preserved as a National Historic Place.
Roxbury Center's historic district includes 32 buildings, and the Roxbury Station Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Roxbury
The Shepaug River runs through Roxbury, and the Mine Hill Preserve combines hiking trails with the ruins of a 19th-century iron industry site.
- Mine Hill PreserveA Roxbury Land Trust property with a roughly 3-mile trail past 19th-century iron furnace ruins.More information
- Shepaug RiverRuns through town and is used for fishing and paddling.
Walkability and getting around Roxbury
Roxbury Center has a small cluster of civic buildings, but the town overall is rural and low-density, so a car is needed for daily errands.
Drive times
- Danbury, about 16 miles25–30 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 55 miles60–70 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
There is no fixed-route public transit in Roxbury; the nearest rail service is Metro-North's Danbury Branch or the New Haven Line in the greater Danbury/New Milford area.
Roxbury property taxes and home prices
Roxbury's 2026–27 mill rate is 13.00, which is $13.00 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 $910 a year in taxes at 13.00 mills.
What homes in Roxbury sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $1,250,00017 sales | – |
| Sep 2025 | $1,378,00043 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Roxbury's mill rate for 2026–27
13.00mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Roxbury13.00 mills
- Motor vehicles13.00 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027
How Roxbury's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 15.25 |
| 2023–24 | 12.60 |
| 2024–25 | 12.60 |
| 2025–26 | 13.00 |
| 2026–27 | 13.00 |
Roxbury's town rate went from 15.25 in 2022–23 to 13.00 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.
Look up a Roxbury 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 Roxbury
What we check on a Roxbury purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map, wells & septic and historic districts.
Check the flood zone first
The Shepaug River runs through Roxbury, and low-lying land along it can fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for RoxburyPrivate wells and septic are typical
Roxbury is a low-density, rural town where most properties rely on private wells and septic systems rather than public water and sewer, which affects inspection timelines.
Historic district rules may apply near the center
Roxbury Center and Roxbury Station have designated historic districts; exterior changes to properties in these areas can be subject to additional local review.
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 Roxbury?
Send us a Roxbury address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Roxbury: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Roxbury: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service confirmed
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly septic systems
- Trash and recyclingCheck the town website for current trash, recycling and transfer station information.
Town offices and contacts
Roxbury Town Hall is at 29 North St, Roxbury, CT 06783. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections.
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning & ZoningLand use regulation and zoning applications.
- Minor Memorial LibraryRoxbury's public library.
- Regional School District 12Roxbury's public school district, which operates Booth Free School and Shepaug Valley School.
Roxbury, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Roxbury, CT?
Roxbury's 2026–27 mill rate is 13.00, which is $13.00 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 13.00 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Roxbury?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 13.00 mills that's about $4,550 a year, or about $379 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Roxbury, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Roxbury was $1,378,000 across 43 sales, compared with $1,250,000 the year before.
When is Roxbury's next revaluation?
Roxbury'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 Roxbury in?
Roxbury is in Litchfield County, in the Northwest Hills.
What is Roxbury's zip code?
Roxbury uses ZIP code 06783.
How far is Roxbury from Danbury?
Danbury is about 16 miles from Roxbury, roughly 25–30 minutes by car.
Is there public transit in Roxbury?
Roxbury has no fixed-route public transit; the nearest rail connections are in the greater Danbury/New Milford area.
What school district serves Roxbury?
Roxbury is part of Regional School District 12, which operates Booth Free School and Shepaug Valley School.
Towns near Roxbury
Neighbors of Roxbury in Litchfield County and nearby. All Litchfield 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 Roxbury sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Roxbury, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Roxbury official website: roxburyct.com
- Roxbury Land Trust: Mine Hill Preserve: roxburylandtrust.org
- Wikimedia Commons: Roxbury Congregational Church 075.JPG: commons.wikimedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Pedro Xing, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.