Watertown center
61 Echo Lake Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
Living in Watertown, Connecticut
Watertown is a Litchfield County town bordering Waterbury, formed in 1780 when the Westbury ecclesiastical society split from Watertown's parent town of Waterbury. Oakville, in the town's southeastern corner, has its own ZIP code and post office but is not a separate town; it gets all municipal services from Watertown.
Watertown at a glance
- $372,500Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 30.04 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 10–15 minDrive to Waterbury
- LitchfieldCounty · Naugatuck Valley
Watertown's villages and zip codes
Watertown center uses 06795; Oakville, in the southeast part of town, has its own ZIP code, 06779.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown center | 06795 | The town's historic center along Main Street, near Town Hall on Echo Lake Road. |
| Oakville | 06779 | The southeastern part of town, closest to Waterbury, with its own post office and ZIP code but no separate government. |
Watertown covers about 29.0 square miles and borders Waterbury, Middlebury, Woodbury, Bethlehem, Morris and Thomaston. It was incorporated in 1780.
Things to do in Watertown, CT
Start with Munson Memorial Park and Crestbrook Public Golf Course, then 1 more below.
Munson Memorial Park
A town park in Watertown center with green space and walking paths.
Watertown, CT 06795
Crestbrook Public Golf Course
A public golf course operated in Watertown.
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Plan a visitTaft School
A private boarding school established in Watertown in 1893, with a historic campus in the town center.
110 Woodbury Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
A little history
The oldest house in Watertown still standing was built in 1735 on Main Street, and Revolutionary War-era poet John Trumbull was born in town in 1750.
Watertown was officially established in 1780 when the Westbury ecclesiastical society separated from Waterbury (then spelled Watterbury).
The Taft School, a private boarding school, was established in Watertown in 1893 and remains there today.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Watertown
Watertown's outdoor recreation includes town parks, a public golf course, and access to Route 8 corridor trails, with Litchfield County's rural land to the west and north.
- Munson Memorial ParkA town park with green space and walking paths in Watertown center.
- Crestbrook Public Golf CourseA public 18-hole golf course in Watertown.More information
Walkability and getting around Watertown
Watertown center and Oakville each have a walkable core along Main Street and Main Street Oakville, but most of the town's residential area requires a car.
Oakville
Drive times
- Waterbury, about 6 miles10–15 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 35 miles40–45 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Local bus service is provided by the Northeast Transportation Company. The Route 8 expressway runs through the eastern edge of town with two exits. There is no passenger rail station in Watertown.
Watertown property taxes and home prices
Watertown's 2026–27 mill rate is 30.04, which is $30.04 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 $2,103 a year in taxes at 30.04 mills.
What homes in Watertown sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $372,500210 sales | $319,95042 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Watertown's mill rate for 2026–27
30.04mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Watertown30.04 mills
- Motor vehicles30.04 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2028
How Watertown's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 34.94 |
| 2023–24 | 36.86 |
| 2024–25 | 28.37 |
| 2025–26 | 30.04 |
| 2026–27 | 30.04 |
Watertown's town rate went from 34.94 in 2022–23 to 30.04 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2028.
Look up a Watertown 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 Watertown
What we check on a Watertown purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and village distinction.
First-time buyer programs in Watertown
CHFA sets Watertown's income and price limits for Litchfield 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 WatertownOakville vs. Watertown addresses
Oakville, in the southeast part of town, has its own ZIP code and post office but shares Watertown's town government, schools and services. A 06779 address is still part of Watertown for taxes and municipal services.
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 Watertown?
Send us a Watertown address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Watertown: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Watertown: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- WaterWatertown Water and Sewer Department
- Sewer or septicWatertown Water and Sewer Department serves developed areas; outlying parts of town are on septic
- Trash and recyclingThe town's Public Works Department manages a transfer station for trash and recycling drop-off.
Watertown Transfer Station
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Transfer station detailsTown offices and contacts
Watertown Town Hall is at 61 Echo Lake Rd, Watertown, CT 06795. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.. Main line: (860) 945-5230. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 945-5230
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections.(860) 945-5230
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payment.
- Land Use (Planning & Zoning / Building)Building, planning and zoning permits and review.
- Public WorksRoads, transfer station and public infrastructure.
- Parks, Recreation, Senior & Social ServicesTown parks and recreation programs.
- Watertown LibraryWatertown's public library.
- Watertown Public SchoolsWatertown's school district.
Watertown, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Watertown, CT?
Watertown's 2026–27 mill rate is 30.04, which is $30.04 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 30.04 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Watertown?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 30.04 mills that's about $10,514 a year, or about $876 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Watertown, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Watertown was $372,500 across 210 sales. The median condo sale was $319,950 across 42 sales.
When is Watertown's next revaluation?
Watertown's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2028, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2029.
What county is Watertown, CT in?
Watertown is in Litchfield County.
What is Watertown's ZIP code?
Watertown center uses 06795; Oakville, part of the same town, uses 06779.
Is Oakville its own town?
No. Oakville has its own ZIP code and post office but is part of Watertown and receives all municipal services from Watertown.
How far is Watertown from Waterbury?
Watertown borders Waterbury directly and is about 6 miles from its center, roughly a 10–15 minute drive.
Is there a transfer station in Watertown?
Yes, the town's Public Works Department operates a transfer station for trash and recycling.
What are Watertown Town Hall's hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Towns near Watertown
Neighbors of Watertown 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 Watertown sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Watertown, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Watertown, Connecticut - official website: watertownct.org
- Watertown - Town Clerk: watertownct.org
- Crestbrook Public Golf Course: crestbrookpark.com
- Munson Memorial Park photo - Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.