Sherman center
9 Rt 39 North, Sherman, CT 06784
Living in Sherman, Connecticut
Sherman is the northernmost town in Fairfield County, formed in 1802 from the northern part of New Fairfield and named for Founding Father Roger Sherman. It borders New Fairfield to the south, New Milford to the east, Kent to the north, and Pawling, New York to the west, and includes part of Candlewood Lake and all of Squantz Pond.
Sherman at a glance
- $665,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 17.41 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 30-35 minDrive to Danbury
- FairfieldCounty · Western Connecticut
Sherman's zip code
Sherman uses a single zip code, 06784.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman center | 06784 | Along Route 39 North, where Town Hall is located. |
Sherman covers about 23.4 square miles and borders New Fairfield, New Milford, Kent and Pawling, New York. It was incorporated in 1802.
Things to do in Sherman, CT
Start with Squantz Pond State Park and Sherman Historic District.
Squantz Pond State Park
A state park on Squantz Pond, an inlet of Candlewood Lake, with swimming, boating and hiking.
Sherman, CT
Sherman Historic District
A National Register of Historic Places district in the town center, added in 1991.
Old Greenswood Road and Route 37, Sherman, CT
A little history
Sherman was formed in 1802 from the northern part of New Fairfield and named for Roger Sherman, the only person to sign all four founding documents of the United States.
The Sherman Historic District, centered near Old Greenswood Road and Route 37, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 31, 1991.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Sherman
Sherman's recreation centers on its lakes, including part of Candlewood Lake and all of Squantz Pond, and the Appalachian Trail, which passes through the town's northern end.
- Candlewood LakeConnecticut's largest lake, shared with several neighboring towns; part of its shoreline is in Sherman.
- Squantz Pond State ParkState park land on Squantz Pond with swimming and boat access.
- Appalachian TrailPasses through the northern end of Sherman.
Walkability and getting around Sherman
Sherman is a low-density, rural town without a walkable commercial center; a car is needed to get around.
Drive times
- Danbury, about 18 miles30-35 min
- Danbury Municipal Airport, about 18 miles30-35 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Sherman has no fixed-route public transit and no train station; the nearest Metro-North service is on the Danbury Branch or Harlem Line in New York.
Sherman property taxes and home prices
Sherman's 2026–27 mill rate is 17.41, which is $17.41 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 $1,219 a year in taxes at 17.41 mills.
What homes in Sherman sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $665,00044 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Sherman's mill rate for 2026–27
17.41mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Sherman17.41 mills
- Candlewood Tax District (where it applies)+6.11 mills
- Laurel Hill Road Tax District (where it applies)+2.80 mills
- Candlewood Echos Tax District (where it applies)+1.948 mills
- Atchison Cove Tax District (where it applies)+0.004 mills
- Motor vehicles17.41 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2028
How Sherman's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 18.18 |
| 2023–24 | 17.82 |
| 2024–25 | 16.36 |
| 2025–26 | 16.67 |
| 2026–27 | 17.41 |
Sherman's town rate went from 18.18 in 2022–23 to 17.41 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2028.
Look up a Sherman 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 Sherman
What we check on a Sherman purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map, lake property and private wells & septic.
First-time buyer programs in Sherman
CHFA sets Sherman'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 ShermanCandlewood Lake and Squantz Pond shoreline
Sherman includes part of Candlewood Lake and all of Squantz Pond. Lakefront and near-lake properties can carry specific use rules for docks and water access, so we confirm those details as part of underwriting a purchase on the water.
Check well and septic systems
Much of Sherman relies on private wells and septic systems rather than town water and sewer. We factor well and septic inspections into the loan timeline for a Sherman purchase.
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 Sherman?
Send us a Sherman address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Sherman: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Sherman: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service confirmed
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly septic; no confirmed town sewer system
Town offices and contacts
Sherman Town Hall is at 9 Rt 39 North, Sherman, CT 06784. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website
- Town ClerkVital records and land records.
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning & ZoningLand use applications and zoning.
- Parks & RecreationTown parks and recreation programs.
- Public WorksRoads and town infrastructure.
- Public LibraryThe Sherman Library.
- School DistrictSherman School.
Sherman, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Sherman, CT?
Sherman's 2026–27 mill rate is 17.41, which is $17.41 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 17.41 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Sherman?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 17.41 mills that's about $6,094 a year, or about $508 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 Sherman, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Sherman was $665,000 across 44 sales.
When is Sherman's next revaluation?
Sherman's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2028, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2029.
What county is Sherman in?
Sherman is in Fairfield County, Connecticut, though it uses the 860 area code rather than the rest of the county's 203/475.
What zip code does Sherman use?
Sherman uses zip code 06784.
What towns border Sherman?
New Fairfield to the south, New Milford to the east, Kent to the north, and Pawling, New York to the west.
Is there public transit in Sherman?
No. Sherman has no fixed-route public transit or train station.
What lakes are in Sherman?
Part of Candlewood Lake and all of Squantz Pond are within Sherman, along with several smaller lakes and ponds.
Towns near Sherman
Neighbors of Sherman 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 Sherman sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Sherman, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Sherman official website: shermanct.gov
- The Sherman Library: shermanlibrary.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.