First-time buyer programs in Warren
CHFA sets Warren's income and price limits for Litchfield County. We check them with you before you shop.
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Living in Warren, Connecticut
Warren is a small Litchfield County town in the Northwest Hills, incorporated in 1786 and named for Revolutionary War General Joseph Warren. It shares Lake Waramaug with Kent and Washington, and Route 45 connects the town north to Cornwall and south toward New Preston.
Warren at a glance
- $599,900Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 12.75 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 25–30 minDrive to Torrington
- LitchfieldCounty · Northwest Hills
Warren's zip code
Warren uses ZIP codes 06754 and 06777.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Center | 06754 | The town center, home to the 1818 Warren Congregational Church and the town hall. |
Warren covers about 26.3 square miles and borders Kent, Cornwall, Goshen, Litchfield and Washington. It was incorporated in 1786.
Things to do in Warren, CT
Start with Lake Waramaug and Warren Congregational Church.
Lake Waramaug
A lake shared by Warren, Kent and Washington. Public access is only through Lake Waramaug State Park at the lake's northwest end, reached from Route 45. The lake holds largemouth and smallmouth bass, trout, perch and pickerel.
Lake Waramaug State Park, off Route 45
Warren Congregational Church
Built in 1818 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
Warren, CT
Around the calendar
- MayCIAC/Connecticut Public Schools rowing state championshipHeld annually on Lake Waramaug in May.
A little history
Warren was incorporated in 1786 and named for Revolutionary War General Joseph Warren.
Warren Congregational Church was built in 1818 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Warren
Warren shares Lake Waramaug with neighboring Kent and Washington, and the surrounding hills carry rural roads through the Northwest Corner.
- Lake WaramaugFishing, boating and paddling; public access is through Lake Waramaug State Park.
- Lake Waramaug State ParkState park at the lake's northwest end with a boat launch, reached via Route 45.
Walkability and getting around Warren
Warren is a very low-density town with a small center; a car is needed for daily errands and to reach shops and restaurants in neighboring towns.
Drive times
- Torrington, about 15 miles25–30 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 45 miles55–65 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
There is no fixed-route public transit in Warren; the nearest rail connections are well outside town in the greater Danbury or Waterbury areas.
Warren property taxes and home prices
Warren's 2026–27 mill rate is 12.75, which is $12.75 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 $892 a year in taxes at 12.75 mills.
What homes in Warren sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $557,50014 sales | – |
| Sep 2025 | $599,90019 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Warren's mill rate for 2026–27
12.75mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Warren12.75 mills
- Motor vehicles12.75 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027
How Warren's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 14.15 |
| 2023–24 | 13.15 |
| 2024–25 | 12.75 |
| 2025–26 | 12.75 |
| 2026–27 | 12.75 |
Warren's town rate went from 14.15 in 2022–23 to 12.75 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.
Look up a Warren 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 Warren
What we check on a Warren purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map, wells & septic and lake community.
Check the flood zone first
Flood zones are set address by address. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for WarrenPrivate wells and septic are standard
Warren is a low-density, rural town where properties typically rely on private wells and septic systems rather than public water and sewer, which affects inspection timelines.
Lake Waramaug access and association rules
Properties near Lake Waramaug may be affected by lake association guidelines or state park proximity; public lake access is limited to Lake Waramaug State Park, which is worth factoring into how you value waterfront or near-lake property.
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 Warren?
Send us a Warren address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Warren: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Warren: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service confirmed
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly septic systems
- Trash and recyclingCheck the town website for current trash, recycling and transfer station information.
Town offices and contacts
Warren Town Hall is at 50 Cemetery Rd, Warren, CT 06754. Main line: 860-868-7881. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website860-868-7881
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections.860-868-7881
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning & ZoningLand use regulation and zoning applications.
- Board of SelectmenTown governing board.860-868-7881
Warren, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Warren, CT?
Warren's 2026–27 mill rate is 12.75, which is $12.75 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 12.75 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Warren?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 12.75 mills that's about $4,462 a year, or about $372 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Warren, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Warren was $599,900 across 19 sales, compared with $557,500 the year before.
When is Warren's next revaluation?
Warren'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 Warren in?
Warren is in Litchfield County, in the Northwest Hills.
What are Warren's zip codes?
Warren uses ZIP codes 06754 and 06777.
Is there public transit in Warren?
Warren has no fixed-route public transit.
Is Lake Waramaug in Warren?
Yes, Lake Waramaug occupies parts of Warren, Kent and Washington; public access is through Lake Waramaug State Park.
Where is Warren's town hall?
Warren's town hall is at 50 Cemetery Rd, Warren, CT 06754.
Towns near Warren
Neighbors of Warren in Litchfield County and nearby. All Litchfield 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 Warren sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Warren, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia: Lake Waramaug: en.wikipedia.org
- Connecticut Secretary of the State Register and Manual, Towns - W: portal.ct.gov
- Wikimedia Commons: Warren Congregational Church, Warren 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.