Winsted
338 Main St, Winsted, CT 06098
Living in Winchester, Connecticut
Winchester is a Litchfield County town in the Northwest Hills, named after Winchester, England when it incorporated in 1771. Its village of Winsted, built up around Highland Lake and the Still River, became a 19th-century manufacturing center known for clockmaking.
Winchester at a glance
- $307,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 30.00 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 10–15 minDrive to Torrington
- LitchfieldCounty · Northwest Hills
Winchester's villages and zip codes
Winsted uses 06098 and Winchester Center uses 06094.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Winsted | 06098 | The town's main village and commercial center, along Main Street near the Still River. |
| Winchester Center | 06094 | A smaller village north of Winsted. |
Winchester covers about 33.8 square miles and borders Norfolk, Colebrook, Barkhamsted, New Hartford and Torrington. It was incorporated in 1771.
Things to do in Winchester, CT
Start with Highland Lake and The Gilbert School, then 2 more below.
Highland Lake
A lake on the west side of Winsted used for swimming, boating and fishing, with a town beach.
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The Gilbert School
A private school founded through a local bequest that has served as Winchester's public high school under a long-standing town arrangement.
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Crystal Lake
A smaller lake in Winchester used for fishing and boating.
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Winsted Main Street
The village's historic commercial street, lined with 19th-century storefronts from its mill and clockmaking era.
Main St, Winsted
A little history
Winchester incorporated in 1771 and took its name from Winchester, England.
Winsted grew as a 19th-century manufacturing village powered by the Still River, including clockmaking at the William L. Gilbert Clock Company.
St. Anthony School in Winsted operated continuously from 1865 until closing in 2020.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Winchester
Highland Lake and Crystal Lake give Winchester its main outdoor recreation, along with the Still River running through Winsted.
- Highland LakeSwimming, boating and fishing, with a town beach.
- Crystal LakeFishing and boating access.
- Still RiverRuns through Winsted on its way to the Farmington River, used for fishing.
Where to eat in Winchester: restaurants and coffee
3 places in Winchester to try, including cafe and italian/pizza restaurant. No one paid to be listed.
Railway Cafe
Cafe
A cafe on Main Street in Winsted.
580 Main St, Winsted, CT 06098
Noli's Restaurant
Italian/pizza restaurant
An Italian restaurant and pizzeria on Main Street.
183 Main St, Winsted, CT 06098 · ordernolisrestaurant.com
The River Eatery
American/seafood restaurant
A restaurant serving American and seafood dishes on South Main Street.
8 S Main St, Winsted, CT 06098
Walkability and getting around Winchester
Winsted's Main Street is walkable past its historic storefronts and the Gilbert School campus, but Winchester Center and the lake neighborhoods outside the village need a car.
Drive times
- Torrington, about 6 miles10–15 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 35 miles45–50 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Northwestern Connecticut Transit District buses serve Winsted. Winchester has no passenger rail station; Routes 8 and 44 meet in Winsted.
Winchester property taxes and home prices
Winchester's 2026–27 mill rate is 30.00, which is $30.00 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 $2,100 a year in taxes at 30.00 mills.
What homes in Winchester sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $270,00092 sales | $202,50012 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $307,000100 sales | $196,00022 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Winchester's mill rate for 2026–27
30.00mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Winchester30.00 mills
- Motor vehicles30.00 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2027
How Winchester's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 33.54 |
| 2023–24 | 26.39 |
| 2024–25 | 27.24 |
| 2025–26 | 29.17 |
| 2026–27 | 30.00 |
Winchester's town rate went from 33.54 in 2022–23 to 30.00 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2027.
Look up a Winchester property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: (860) 379-5461
Buying a home in Winchester
What we check on a Winchester purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and lake community.
First-time buyer programs in Winchester
CHFA sets Winchester'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
The Still River runs through Winsted on its way to the Farmington River, and low ground along it has flooded historically. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for WinchesterAsk about lake association dues
Homes around Highland Lake and Crystal Lake may belong to a lake or beach association with its own dues and rules on docks or shared access. Ask about association fees before you make 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.
Thinking about buying in Winchester?
Send us a Winchester address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Winchester: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Winchester: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Trash and recyclingCheck the Town of Winchester's website for current trash and recycling collection details.
Town offices and contacts
Winchester Town Hall is at 338 Main St, Winsted, CT 06098. Hours: Monday–Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Main line: (860) 379-2714. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website(860) 379-2714
- Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.(860) 379-2713
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.(860) 379-5461
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning & ZoningLand use and zoning review.
- Parks & RecreationTown parks and Highland Lake beach.
- Public WorksRoads, plowing and town maintenance.
- Winchester Public SchoolsThe town's public school district, grades K-6.
- The Gilbert SchoolServes as the town's public high school, grades 7-12.
Winchester, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Winchester, CT?
Winchester's 2026–27 mill rate is 30.00, which is $30.00 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 30.00 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Winchester?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 30.00 mills that's about $10,500 a year, or about $875 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Winchester, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Winchester was $307,000 across 100 sales, compared with $270,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $196,000 across 22 sales.
When is Winchester's next revaluation?
Winchester'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 Winchester in?
Litchfield County, in the Northwest Hills.
What zip codes does Winchester use?
06098 for Winsted and 06094 for Winchester Center.
How far is Winchester from Torrington?
About 6 miles, roughly 10–15 minutes by car.
Is there train service near Winchester?
No; Winchester has no passenger rail station.
What are Winchester town hall hours?
Monday–Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.
What high school serves Winchester?
The Gilbert School, a private school that serves as the town's public high school for grades 7-12.
Towns near Winchester
Neighbors of Winchester 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 Winchester sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Winchester, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Winsted, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town Hall - Town of Winchester, CT: townofwinchester.org
- Assessor - Town of Winchester, CT: townofwinchester.org
- Noli's Restaurant: ordernolisrestaurant.com
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.