Sterling village
1183 Plainfield Pike, Oneco, CT 06373
Living in Sterling, Connecticut
Sterling is a town in Windham County in Connecticut's Quiet Corner, made up of the village center of Sterling and the larger village of Oneco. The town was named for early settler John Sterling, and Comte de Rochambeau's French army marched through in 1781 during the Revolutionary War.
Sterling at a glance
- $360,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 21.94 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 30–35 minDrive to Norwich
- WindhamCounty · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Sterling's villages and zip codes
Sterling is split between two zip codes: 06373 (Oneco) and 06377 (Sterling).
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Oneco | 06373 | The larger of Sterling's two villages, along Plainfield Pike, with the town's grocery store. |
| Sterling village | 06377 | The smaller village center, near the Sterling Hill Historic District. |
Sterling covers about 27.2 square miles. It was incorporated in 1794.
Things to do in Sterling, CT
Start with Sterling Hill Historic District and Dorrance Inn, then 1 more below.
Sterling Hill Historic District
A historic district added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, covering part of Sterling village.
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Dorrance Inn
A historic inn building added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
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Oneco Market
A longtime small grocery store in the village of Oneco, selling deli sandwiches alongside groceries.
1107 Plainfield Pike, Sterling, CT 06377
A little history
Sterling was incorporated as a town in 1794 and was named after early settler John Sterling.
The Comte de Rochambeau's French army marched through Sterling in 1781 en route to Yorktown during the Revolutionary War.
A cotton mill was established in Sterling in 1800.
Charles Dow, who co-founded Dow Jones & Company and created the Dow Jones Industrial Average, was born in Sterling in 1851.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Sterling
Sterling is a rural, low-density town in Connecticut's Quiet Corner, with wooded land and rivers rather than large developed parks.
- Sterling Hill Historic District
Where to eat in Sterling: restaurants and coffee
1 places in Sterling to try, including grocery store/deli. No one paid to be listed.
Oneco Market
Grocery store/deli
A small grocery store and deli in the village of Oneco.
1107 Plainfield Pike, Sterling, CT 06377
Walkability and getting around Sterling
Sterling is rural and spread out, with its two small villages set along Plainfield Pike; a car is necessary for almost everything.
Drive times
- Norwich, about 20 miles30–35 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Sterling has no fixed-route public transit or train station. Plainfield High School, the town's secondary school, is in the neighboring town of Plainfield.
Sterling property taxes and home prices
Sterling's 2026–27 mill rate is 21.94, which is $21.94 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 $1,536 a year in taxes at 21.94 mills.
What homes in Sterling sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $360,00029 sales | – |
| Sep 2025 | $360,00028 sales | $362,0006 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Sterling's mill rate for 2026–27
21.94mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Sterling21.94 mills
- Sterling Fire District (where it applies)+1.65 mills
- Motor vehicles21.94 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027
How Sterling's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 31.94 |
| 2023–24 | 22.22 |
| 2024–25 | 22.00 |
| 2025–26 | 22.00 |
| 2026–27 | 21.94 |
Sterling's town rate went from 31.94 in 2022–23 to 21.94 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.
Look up a Sterling property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: (860) 564-2657
Buying a home in Sterling
What we check on a Sterling purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and private well & septic.
First-time buyer programs in Sterling
CHFA sets Sterling's income and price limits for Windham 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 SterlingPlan for well and septic
Sterling has no townwide water or sewer system, so most homes rely on private wells and septic systems. We factor well and septic inspections into your timeline when financing a home here.
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 Sterling?
Send us a Sterling address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Sterling: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Sterling: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly septic systems
- Trash and recyclingSterling does not provide townwide curbside trash collection; residents typically use a transfer station or private hauler.
Town offices and contacts
Sterling Town Hall is at 1183 Plainfield Pike, Oneco, CT 06373. Main line: (860) 564-2657. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 564-2657
- Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.(860) 564-2657
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.(860) 564-2657
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.(860) 564-2657
- Building/ZoningBuilding permits, inspections and zoning review.(860) 564-2657
- Public WorksRoads and town maintenance.
- Sterling Community SchoolThe town's elementary and middle school.
- Plainfield High SchoolThe designated secondary school for Sterling students.
Sterling, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Sterling, CT?
Sterling's 2026–27 mill rate is 21.94, which is $21.94 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 21.94 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Sterling?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 21.94 mills that's about $7,679 a year, or about $640 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 Sterling, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Sterling was $360,000 across 28 sales, compared with $360,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $362,000 across 6 sales.
When is Sterling's next revaluation?
Sterling'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 Sterling in?
Sterling is in Windham County, in the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
What are the zip codes for Sterling?
06373 for Oneco and 06377 for Sterling village.
Is there public transit in Sterling?
No fixed-route public transit or train station serves Sterling.
Does Sterling have town water and sewer?
No. Most homes rely on private wells and septic systems.
Where is Sterling Town Hall?
1183 Plainfield Pike, Oneco, CT 06373.
What high school do Sterling students attend?
Plainfield High School, in the neighboring town of Plainfield.
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 Sterling sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Sterling, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Sterling, CT - official website: sterlingct.gov
- Town Clerk - Sterling, CT: sterlingct.gov
- Oneco Market - Yellow Pages: yellowpages.com
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.