Living in Colebrook, CT
Colebrook is a Litchfield County town of 31.55 square miles with Algonquin State Forest, Colebrook River Lake, and Routes 8, 182 and 183.
Colebrook at a glance
- Median sale price
- $360,000−22.6% vs last year 13 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 25.00 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,300 median-priced home
- Population
- 1,370 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 31.6 sq mi 43 per sq mi
What it is like in Colebrook
Colebrook is in northeastern Litchfield County and borders Hartland, Winchester and Norfolk. It covers 31.55 square miles of land and is about 15 miles north of Torrington. Colebrook River Lake and West Branch Reservoir lie in the northeast and Algonquin State Forest occupies the central part. Its villages are Colebrook center, North Colebrook and Robertsville.
The town was incorporated in 1779. The Colebrook Store, built in 1812, is on the National Register of Historic Places, as is Rock Hall, a Tudor-style estate designed by Addison Mizner. The Colebrook Historical Society is at 558 Colebrook Road in a building that was an inn from 1816, and it also owns the Rock Schoolhouse at Sandy Brook Road and Colebrook Road.
Algonquin State Forest, Maasser Park, Norbrook Farm, the Phelps Natural Resource Area and the Colebrook Land Conservancy properties are among the town's listed open spaces. Camp Jewell and the Town Hall and Museum are also listed.
The Colebrook Historical Society & Museum and the Rock Schoolhouse are open to the public under the society's schedule.
Getting around from Colebrook
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 64 min | 33 |
| New Haven | 89 min | 60 |
| Stamford | 124 min | 89 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 174 min | 120 |
| Boston | 182 min | 126 |
| Providence | 162 min | 107 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 70 min | 33 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Route 8 runs south to Winsted and north to Sandisfield, Massachusetts. Route 182 runs west to U.S. Route 44 in Norfolk, and Route 183 runs south to Winsted and northwest to New Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Drive times from FACTS: Hartford 64 minutes (33 miles), Bradley Airport 70 minutes (33 miles), New Haven 89 minutes (60 miles), Stamford 124 minutes (89 miles), New York City (Midtown) 174 minutes (120 miles), and Boston 182 minutes (126 miles). FACTS lists no rail station for Colebrook.
Schools in Colebrook
1 public school in Colebrook School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Colebrook Consolidated
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Colebrook School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Colebrook
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Colebrook housing market
Over the last 12 months, 13 homes sold in Colebrook with a median sale price of $360,000 and a median of 14 days on market. There are 3 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $237 per square foot. The typical home sold for 97% of its list price, and the median sale price is down 22.6% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.8 months.
Colebrook's town-wide property tax rate is 25.00 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,300 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Colebrook
What is the median home price in Colebrook, CT?
The median sale price in Colebrook is $360,000, based on 13 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Colebrook, CT?
Colebrook's town-wide property tax rate is 25.00 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,300 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Colebrook, CT from Hartford?
Colebrook is about 33 miles and a 64-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Colebrook, CT from New York City?
Colebrook is about 120 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 174-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Colebrook, CT?
Colebrook has about 1,370 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 31.6 square miles.
How many public schools are in Colebrook, CT?
Colebrook has 1 public school in Colebrook School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Colebrook, CT?
There are 3 homes for sale in Colebrook right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Which state routes serve Colebrook?
Routes 8, 182 and 183.
What are the villages in Colebrook?
Colebrook center, North Colebrook and Robertsville.
Where is the Colebrook Historical Society?
At 558 Colebrook Road, in a building that began as an inn in 1816.
What towns border Colebrook?
Hartland, Winchester and Norfolk.
How far is Colebrook from Hartford?
Hartford is 33 miles and about 64 minutes by car.
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