Windsor Center
275 Broad Street, Windsor, CT 06095
Living in Windsor, Connecticut
Windsor sits directly north of Hartford at the point where the Farmington River joins the Connecticut River. Founded in 1633, it is described as the first English settlement in Connecticut, and it spawned several neighboring towns, including East Windsor, South Windsor and Windsor Locks.
Windsor at a glance
- $359,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 28.88 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 15–20 minDrive to Hartford
- HartfordCounty · Capitol Planning Region
Windsor's villages and zip codes
Windsor uses a single zip code, 06095, for the whole town.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Center | 06095 | The town's historic downtown along Broad Street, with Town Hall, the restored 1850s Amtrak station and the First Town Downtown business district. |
| Poquonock | 06095 | A village in the northwestern part of town, near Bradley International Airport. |
| Rainbow | 06095 | A section of town near the Farmington River. |
| Wilson | 06095 | A section in the southern part of town. |
Windsor covers about 29.5 square miles and borders Bloomfield, East Granby, Windsor Locks, East Windsor, South Windsor and Hartford. It was incorporated in 1637.
Things to do in Windsor, CT
Start with Oliver Ellsworth Homestead and Windsor's restored Amtrak station, then 2 more below.
Oliver Ellsworth Homestead
The historic home of Oliver Ellsworth, a framer of the U.S. Constitution and third Chief Justice of the United States.
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Windsor's restored Amtrak station
An 1850s train station building restored and still in use as a stop on the Hartford Line.
Windsor Center
Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut
A museum of antique radios and communications equipment.
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First Town Downtown / Windsor Center
Windsor's historic downtown district along Broad Street, with local shops and restaurants promoted by the First Town Downtown organization.
Windsor Center
Plan a visit
More worth a visit
- Windsor War MemorialA 1928 memorial in town.
A little history
Windsor was founded on September 26, 1633, and is described as the first English settlement in Connecticut.
The town was named after Windsor, Berkshire, England, in 1637.
Windsor spawned several daughter towns, including East Windsor, South Windsor and Windsor Locks.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Windsor
Windsor sits at the confluence of the Connecticut and Farmington rivers, giving it riverfront land along both waterways.
- Connecticut RiverForms Windsor's eastern border, with access points for boating and fishing.
- Farmington RiverJoins the Connecticut River in Windsor, near Poquonock and Rainbow.
Where to eat in Windsor: restaurants and coffee
3 places in Windsor to try, including restaurant and pizza restaurant. No one paid to be listed.
The Mill on the River
Restaurant
A restaurant along the Farmington River that has operated for more than 40 years as the flagship of the Mill Restaurant Group.
Tunxis Grill & Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant
A local pizza restaurant in Windsor.
Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue
Barbecue restaurant
A barbecue restaurant with a Windsor location.
Walkability and getting around Windsor
Windsor Center, around Broad Street and the restored train station, is walkable, with First Town Downtown promoting the district's shops and restaurants. Other parts of town, including areas near Bradley International Airport, are more car-dependent.
Drive times
- Hartford, about 8 miles15–20 min
- Bradley International Airport, about 8 miles15–20 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Windsor's train station is served by the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak's Northeast Regional and Valley Flyer trains. Connecticut Transit (CTtransit Hartford) provides local bus service.
Windsor property taxes and home prices
Windsor's 2026–27 mill rate is 28.88, which is $28.88 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 $2,022 a year in taxes at 28.88 mills.
What homes in Windsor sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | $362,000208 sales | $313,00050 sales |
| Sep 2025 | $359,000232 sales | $326,95078 sales |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Windsor's mill rate for 2026–27
28.88mills, fiscal year 2026–27
- Town of Windsor28.88 mills
- Wilson Fire District (where it applies)+3.00 mills
- Windsor Fire District (where it applies)+1.50 mills
- Motor vehicles28.88 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2028
How Windsor's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 33.27 |
| 2023–24 | 33.60 |
| 2024–25 | 30.32 |
| 2025–26 | 28.45 |
| 2026–27 | 28.88 |
Windsor's town rate went from 33.27 in 2022–23 to 28.88 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2028.
Look up a Windsor 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 Windsor
What we check on a Windsor purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and river confluence.
First-time buyer programs in Windsor
CHFA sets Windsor's income and price limits for Hartford County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
The Connecticut River forms Windsor's eastern border and the Farmington River joins it in town, so low-lying land near both rivers can fall within FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for WindsorCheck the flood map near the rivers
Windsor sits where the Farmington River meets the Connecticut River. We check the FEMA flood map for any property near either river 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 Windsor?
Send us a Windsor address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Windsor: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Windsor: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Trash and recyclingWindsor's curbside trash and recycling collection is handled by Windsor Sanitation: weekly trash pickup and single-stream recycling every other week in a rolling cart known locally as "Big Blue." The town also holds an annual Household Hazardous Waste Day.
Town offices and contacts
Windsor Town Hall is at 275 Broad Street, Windsor, CT 06095. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website
- Town ClerkVital records, land records and elections.
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and collection.
- Building/Fire SafetyBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning & ZoningLand use and zoning review.
- Recreation & Leisure ServicesTown parks, fields and recreation programs.
- Public WorksRoads, plowing and town maintenance.
- Windsor Public SchoolsThe town's school district.
Windsor, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Windsor, CT?
Windsor's 2026–27 mill rate is 28.88, which is $28.88 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 28.88 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Windsor?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 28.88 mills that's about $10,108 a year, or about $842 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 Windsor, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Windsor was $359,000 across 232 sales, compared with $362,000 the year before. The median condo sale was $326,950 across 78 sales.
When is Windsor's next revaluation?
Windsor'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 Windsor in?
Windsor is in Hartford County, in the Capitol Planning Region.
What is the zip code for Windsor?
06095, used for the whole town.
Is there train service from Windsor?
Yes. Windsor's station is served by the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak's Northeast Regional and Valley Flyer trains.
How does trash collection work in Windsor?
Windsor Sanitation handles weekly curbside trash pickup and single-stream recycling every other week.
How far is Windsor from Hartford?
About 8 miles, roughly 15–20 minutes by car; Windsor borders Hartford directly.
How far is Windsor from Bradley International Airport?
About 8 miles, roughly 15–20 minutes.
Towns near Windsor
Neighbors of Windsor in Hartford County and nearby. All Hartford 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 Windsor sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Windsor, Connecticut - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Windsor, CT - official website: windsorct.gov
- Transfer Station - Windsor, CT: windsorct.gov
- First Town Downtown - Windsor Center: firsttowndowntown.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.