Somers Center
600 Main St, Somers, CT 06071
Living in Somers, Connecticut
Somers is a north-central Connecticut town in Tolland County, bordering Massachusetts. First settled in 1689 and named Somers in 1734, it sits along the Scantic River and includes Bald Mountain, at 1,121 feet the highest point in Connecticut's stretch of the Connecticut River Valley.
Somers at a glance
- $462,500Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 23.46 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20–25 minDrive to Springfield, MA
- TollandCounty · North Central Connecticut
Somers's zip code
Somers is served by the 06071 zip code.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Somers Center | 06071 | The town's center along Main Street, near the town hall and Somers Public Library. |
Somers covers about 28.3 square miles. It was incorporated in 1734.
Things to do in Somers, CT
Start with Shenipsit State Forest and Scantic River State Park.
Shenipsit State Forest
A state forest with hiking trails that extends into Somers, including access toward Bald Mountain.
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Scantic River State Park
A state park along the Scantic River, partially within Somers, used for walking and river access.
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A little history
Somers was first settled in 1689 by Benjamin Jones and was named Somers in 1734, before being annexed by the Connecticut Colony in 1749.
Little Sorrel, the horse ridden by Confederate general Stonewall Jackson, was born on a farm in Somers.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Somers
Somers has notable elevation for the region at Bald Mountain and river frontage along the Scantic, with state forest and state park land inside town lines.
- Bald MountainAt 1,121 feet, the highest point along the Connecticut River Valley in Connecticut.
- Shenipsit State ForestState forest land with hiking trails in Somers.
- Scantic River State ParkState park land along the Scantic River.
Walkability and getting around Somers
Somers Center has a small walkable cluster around Main Street, but most of town is rural and low-density, so a car is generally needed.
Drive times
- Springfield, MA, about 13 miles20–25 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 15 miles20–25 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
There is no passenger rail station in Somers; the nearest Amtrak and Hartford Line service is in Springfield, Massachusetts. There is no confirmed fixed-route local bus service in town.
Somers property taxes and home prices
Somers's 2026–27 mill rate is 23.46, which is $23.46 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 $1,642 a year in taxes at 23.46 mills.
What homes in Somers sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $410,000105 sales | $421,5008 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $462,50094 sales | $479,0007 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Somers's mill rate for 2026–27
23.46mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Somers23.46 mills
- Motor vehicles23.46 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2030
How Somers's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 27.56 |
| 2023–24 | 28.31 |
| 2024–25 | 28.96 |
| 2025–26 | 30.21 |
| 2026–27 | 23.46 |
Somers's town rate went from 27.56 in 2022–23 to 23.46 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2030.
Look up a Somers 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 Somers
What we check on a Somers purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and foundations.
First-time buyer programs in Somers
CHFA sets Somers's income and price limits for Tolland County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
The Scantic River runs through town, putting some low-lying land near it in FEMA-mapped flood zones; we check the flood map before you make an offer near the river. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for SomersAsk about foundation testing
Somers is in north-central Connecticut, within the region CFSIC (Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company) has identified as at risk for pyrrhotite-related crumbling foundations in concrete poured with aggregate from a Stafford Springs-area quarry. Buyers of homes with poured-concrete foundations should ask about foundation testing.
CFSICAll 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 Somers?
Send us a Somers address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Somers: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Somers: Eversource for power.
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Town offices and contacts
Somers Town Hall is at 600 Main St, Somers, CT 06071. Hours: Mon–Wed 8:00am–5:00pm; Thu 8:00am–6:30pm; closed Fridays. Main line: 860-763-8201. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website860-763-8201
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records, elections
- AssessorProperty values and assessments
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections
- Planning & ZoningLand use and zoning applications
- Parks & FacilitiesTown parks and facilities
- Public WorksRoads and town maintenance
- Somers Public LibraryPublic library serving Somers
- Somers Public SchoolsSchool district serving Somers
Somers, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Somers, CT?
Somers's 2026–27 mill rate is 23.46, which is $23.46 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 23.46 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Somers?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 23.46 mills that's about $8,211 a year, or about $684 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Somers, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Somers was $462,500 across 94 sales, compared with $410,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $479,000 across 7 sales.
When is Somers's next revaluation?
Somers's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2030, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2031.
What county is Somers in?
Tolland County.
What is Somers' ZIP code?
06071.
How far is Somers from Springfield, Massachusetts?
About 13 miles, roughly a 20–25 minute drive.
Is there a train station in Somers?
No; the nearest Amtrak and Hartford Line service is in Springfield, MA.
What are Somers town hall's hours?
Monday–Wednesday 8:00am–5:00pm, Thursday 8:00am–6:30pm, closed Fridays.
Towns near Somers
Neighbors of Somers in Tolland County and nearby. All Tolland 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 Somers sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Somers, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Somers, CT — official website: somersct.gov
- CFSIC — Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company: crumblingfoundations.org
- Wikimedia Commons: File:Free_Public_Library,_Somers_CT.jpg: commons.wikimedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.