Stonington Borough
152 Elm St, Stonington, CT 06378
Living in Stonington, Connecticut
Stonington is a coastal town in New London County on Long Island Sound, at the point where Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York's waters converge. Its municipal limits include the historic borough of Stonington, the villages of Pawcatuck, Lords Point and Wequetequock, and the eastern halves of Mystic and Old Mystic. The town preserves a long nautical history and is home to the last commercial fishing fleet in Connecticut.
Stonington at a glance
- $551,500Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 19.20 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 20 minDrive to New London
- New LondonCounty · Southeastern Connecticut
Stonington's villages and zip codes
Stonington uses several zip codes for its villages: 06378 for the Borough and Lords Point, 06379 for Pawcatuck and Wequetequock, and 06355 for the Stonington side of Mystic.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Stonington Borough | 06378 | The historic harbor village at the southern tip of town, with Cannon Square, the Old Lighthouse Museum and restored 18th- and 19th-century houses. |
| Pawcatuck | 06379 | A village in the eastern part of town along the Pawcatuck River, across from Westerly, Rhode Island. |
| Mystic (Stonington side) | 06355 | The eastern half of the village of Mystic, which is split between Stonington and Groton. |
| Lords Point | 06378 | A shoreline residential area on Long Island Sound. |
Stonington covers about 48.98 square miles and borders North Stonington, Groton and Westerly, Rhode Island. It was incorporated in 1662.
Things to do in Stonington, CT
Start with Old Lighthouse Museum and Cannon Square, then 2 more below.
Old Lighthouse Museum
A stone lighthouse built in 1840, now run by the Stonington Historical Society as the oldest lighthouse museum in the country.
7 Water St, Stonington, CT 06378
Cannon Square
A small park in Stonington Borough with the two 18-pounder cannons and a granite obelisk memorializing the 1814 Battle of Stonington, when the town withstood a three-day British naval bombardment.
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DuBois Beach
A small public beach at the tip of Stonington Borough on Long Island Sound.
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Stonington commercial fishing docks
The state's last commercial fishing fleet still operates out of Stonington harbor.
Stonington Borough
A little history
Stonington became part of Connecticut in 1662 and was given its present name, meaning 'stony town,' in 1666.
In August 1814, during the War of 1812, the town withstood a three-day naval bombardment by a British squadron under Sir Thomas Hardy after its Selectmen refused to surrender; the engagement is known as the Battle of Stonington.
From the 1790s onward Stonington's harbor supported a fleet of sealing and whaling ships; Stonington captain Nathaniel Palmer is credited with first sighting Antarctica's Palmer Land in 1820.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Stonington
Stonington's coastline on Long Island Sound and its harbor give the town beach access, boating and a working waterfront alongside its historic borough.
- DuBois BeachA small public beach in Stonington Borough.
- Barn Island Wildlife Management AreaA state wildlife area with salt marsh and trails along the Stonington coastline.
- Wequetequock CoveA tidal cove used for kayaking and birdwatching.
Walkability and getting around Stonington
Stonington Borough is compact and walkable, with Water Street's shops and restaurants a few blocks from the harbor; other parts of town, including Pawcatuck, are more spread out and require a car.
Drive times
- New London, about 12 miles20 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Amtrak's Mystic station, just across the town line in Groton, serves the area on the Northeast Corridor. Southeast Area Transit (SEAT) provides local bus service in the region.
Stonington property taxes and home prices
Stonington's 2026–27 mill rate is 19.20, which is $19.20 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 $1,344 a year in taxes at 19.20 mills.
What homes in Stonington sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $525,000154 sales | $466,60038 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $551,500166 sales | $601,00034 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Stonington's mill rate for 2026–27
19.20mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Stonington19.20 mills
- Masons Island Fire District (where it applies)+3.40 mills
- Latimer Point Fire District (where it applies)+2.70 mills
- Stonington: Old Mystic Fire District (where it applies)+2.65 mills
- Stonington Borough (where it applies)+2.49 mills
- Stonington: Mystic Fire District (where it applies)+2.12 mills
- Lords Point Association (where it applies)+2.02 mills
- Motor vehicles19.20 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027
How Stonington's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 23.66 |
| 2023–24 | 17.45 |
| 2024–25 | 17.45 |
| 2025–26 | 18.18 |
| 2026–27 | 19.20 |
Stonington's town rate went from 23.66 in 2022–23 to 19.20 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.
Look up a Stonington 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 Stonington
What we check on a Stonington purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and coastal flood zones.
First-time buyer programs in Stonington
CHFA sets Stonington's income and price limits for New London County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
As a Long Island Sound shoreline town, Stonington Borough, Lords Point and other low-lying coastal areas fall within FEMA coastal flood zones; buyers should check flood zone status and flood insurance costs on any waterfront property. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for StoningtonCheck FEMA flood maps on waterfront property
Stonington's harbor villages and shoreline neighborhoods sit in coastal flood zones. Buyers looking at property in the Borough, Lords Point or along the Pawcatuck and Mystic rivers should check FEMA flood zone maps and budget for flood insurance.
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 Stonington?
Send us a Stonington address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Stonington: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Stonington: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasEversource
- WaterPublic water in the villages; some outlying areas on private wells
- Sewer or septicSewer service in the Borough, Pawcatuck and parts of Mystic; septic elsewhere
- Trash and recyclingThe town provides trash and recycling collection information through its Public Works department; check the town website for the current schedule.
Town offices and contacts
Stonington Town Hall is at 152 Elm St, Stonington, CT 06378. Main line: (860) 535-5060. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 535-5060
- Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.(860) 535-5060
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning & ZoningLand use and zoning review.
- Parks & RecreationTown parks, beaches and recreation programs.
- Public WorksRoads and town infrastructure.
- Stonington Free LibraryOne of the town's public libraries.
- Stonington Public SchoolsStonington's public school district website.
Stonington, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Stonington, CT?
Stonington's 2026–27 mill rate is 19.20, which is $19.20 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 19.20 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Stonington?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 19.20 mills that's about $6,720 a year, or about $560 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 Stonington, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Stonington was $551,500 across 166 sales, compared with $525,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $601,000 across 34 sales.
When is Stonington's next revaluation?
Stonington'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 Stonington in?
Stonington is in New London County, in the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
What are Stonington's zip codes?
Stonington uses 06378 for the Borough and Lords Point, 06379 for Pawcatuck, and 06355 for the Stonington side of Mystic.
Is there train service near Stonington?
Amtrak's Mystic station, just over the town line in Groton, serves the area on the Northeast Corridor.
Is Stonington on the water?
Yes. Stonington sits on Long Island Sound, and its villages include the harbor borough of Stonington, Pawcatuck on the Pawcatuck River, and part of Mystic.
What towns border Stonington?
Stonington borders North Stonington and Groton in Connecticut and Westerly, Rhode Island.
Towns near Stonington
Neighbors of Stonington in New London County and nearby. All New London 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 Stonington sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Stonington, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Connecticut Town Clerk Directory, portal.ct.gov: portal.ct.gov
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.