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Sprague Public Library, a historic stone mill building in Baltic, Connecticut

Living in Sprague, Connecticut

Sprague is a small town in New London County made up of three villages: Baltic, Hanover and Versailles. It was incorporated in 1861 from parts of Lisbon and Franklin, formed around the cotton mill that former Rhode Island governor William Sprague III built on the Shetucket River. The Shetucket runs through the southwestern part of town and still shapes both its history and its recreation.

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Sprague at a glance

Sprague's villages and zip codes

Sprague uses three zip codes across its villages: 06330 (Baltic), 06350 (Hanover) and 06383 (Versailles).

Sprague villages and zip codes
AreaZip codeWhere it is
Baltic06330The town center and largest village, built around the former cotton mill on the Shetucket River; Town Hall and the Sprague Public Library are here.
Hanover06350A smaller village in the northern part of town, shared in postal terms with the town of Lisbon.
Versailles06383A village in the northeastern part of town along the Little River, shared in postal terms with the town of Lisbon.

Sprague covers about 13.8 square miles and borders Franklin, Lisbon, Norwich, Windham, Scotland and Canterbury. It was incorporated in 1861.

Things to do in Sprague, CT

Start with Salt Rock State Campground and Sprague Historical Society Museum, then 1 more below.

  1. Salt Rock State Campground

    A Connecticut state campground preserving about a mile of frontage on the Shetucket River, with 71 sites including full RV hookups, a swimming pool for campers, and river fishing. It's the only state campground in Connecticut with full hookups.

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    Route 97, Sprague, CT 06330

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  2. Sprague Historical Society Museum

    A small museum with historical displays on the town's mill-village history and its founding families.

    Museum

    76 Main Street, Baltic, CT 06330

  3. Baltic Historic District

    A National Register historic district covering nearly all of the Baltic village, built up around the 19th-century cotton mill William Sprague III developed on the Shetucket River.

    FreeYear-round

    Main Street and surrounding streets, Baltic, CT 06330

A little history

Sprague was incorporated in 1861 from portions of Lisbon and Franklin, and named for William Sprague III, the former Rhode Island governor and senator who developed its industrial base.

The Baltic Cotton Mill, built on the Shetucket River on land Sprague purchased in 1856, gave the village of Baltic its name; the original mill burned down in 1877.

The Baltic Historic District, encompassing nearly the entire village, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Parks, trails and outdoors in Sprague

Outdoor recreation in Sprague centers on the Shetucket River, which forms the town's southwestern border and is used for camping, fishing and paddling.

  • Salt Rock State CampgroundRiverfront state campground on the Shetucket with fishing access and hiking.More information
  • Ride the ShetucketA town-sponsored shuttle service for a roughly 4-mile float on the Shetucket River between River Park in Baltic and the Scotland Dam.More information
  • River ParkA riverside park in Baltic used as the put-in point for river floats and general river access.

Where to eat in Sprague: restaurants and coffee

3 places in Sprague to try, including pizza restaurant and pizza and mexican-american restaurant. No one paid to be listed.

Walkability and getting around Sprague

Baltic has a small walkable village core around Main Street, Town Hall and the library, built up around the old mill. Hanover and Versailles are lower-density and spread along rural roads, so a car is the practical way to reach most of the town.

Baltic

1 Main Street, Baltic, CT 06330

Hanover

Hanover, CT 06350

Versailles

Versailles, CT 06383

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Drive times

  • Norwich, about 9 miles15-20 min
  • Groton-New London Airport, about 26 miles35-40 min

Approximate, without traffic.

By bus or train

Sprague has no fixed-route public transit of its own; there is no rail line or Metro-North/Shore Line East station in town.

Sprague property taxes and home prices

Sprague's 2026–27 mill rate is 30.70, which is $30.70 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 $2,149 a year in taxes at 30.70 mills.

What homes in Sprague sell for

12 months endingSingle-familyCondo
Sep 2024$320,00018 sales–
Sep 2025$310,10023 sales–

October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.

Sprague's mill rate for 2026–27

30.70mills, fiscal year 2026–27

  • Town of Sprague30.70 mills
  • Motor vehicles30.70 mills
  • Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027

Sprague property tax calculator

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Using our mortgage calculator or affordability calculator? Enter about 2.15% for property tax. That's 30.70 mills on a 70% assessment.

How Sprague's mill rate has changed

Sprague town mill rate by fiscal year
Fiscal yearTown rate
2022–2336.25
2023–2428.50
2024–2529.50
2025–2630.40
2026–2730.70

Sprague's town rate went from 36.25 in 2022–23 to 30.70 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.

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Buying a home in Sprague

What we check on a Sprague purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and private wells & septic.

CHFA

First-time buyer programs in Sprague

CHFA sets Sprague's income and price limits for New London County. We check them with you before you shop.

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Flood maps

Check the flood zone first

The Shetucket River runs along Sprague's southwestern edge and the Little River crosses the northeastern part of town near Versailles; low-lying land near both rivers falls within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.

FEMA's flood map for Sprague
Private wells & septic

Public water and sewer don't reach every property

The Sprague Water & Sewer Authority serves town buildings, schools and parts of the villages, but many properties outside that service area use private wells and septic systems. Confirm which utilities serve a specific property 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.

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Moving to Sprague: utilities, trash and town offices

Who to call in Sprague: Eversource for power.

Town offices and contacts

Sprague Town Hall is at 1 Main Street, Baltic, CT 06330. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm; Wednesday 8:00am-5:30pm. Main line: (860) 822-3000. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.

Sprague, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services

The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.

What is the mill rate in Sprague, CT?

Sprague's 2026–27 mill rate is 30.70, which is $30.70 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 30.70 mills.

How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Sprague?

Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 30.70 mills that's about $10,745 a year, or about $895 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.

What is the median home price in Sprague, CT?

In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Sprague was $310,100 across 23 sales, compared with $320,000 the year before.

When is Sprague's next revaluation?

Sprague'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 Sprague in?

Sprague is in New London County, in southeastern Connecticut.

What are Sprague's zip codes?

Sprague has three zip codes for its three villages: 06330 (Baltic), 06350 (Hanover) and 06383 (Versailles).

Is there curbside trash pickup in Sprague?

The town doesn't run its own municipal collection. Residents typically subscribe to a private hauler for trash and recycling.

Is there a train station in Sprague?

No. Sprague has no rail line or fixed-route public transit; a car is the practical way to get around.

What high school do Sprague students attend?

Sprague operates Sayles School for Pre-K through 8th grade; high school students attend Norwich Free Academy in Norwich.

How far is Sprague from Norwich?

About 9 miles, roughly 15-20 minutes by car.

Towns near Sprague

Neighbors of Sprague in New London County and nearby. All New London County towns.

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