Living in Lisbon, CT
Lisbon is a small New London County town of 4,249 residents centered on the village of Newent, with the Taft Tunnel, John Bishop House and River Road shops.
Lisbon at a glance
- Median sale price
- $405,000+12.5% vs last year 43 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 27.70 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,900 median-priced home
- Population
- 4,249 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 16.3 sq mi 261 per sq mi
What it is like in Lisbon
Lisbon is in New London County and borders Sprague, Griswold, Norwich and Preston. It has 4,249 residents on 16.29 square miles of land area. The town center is the village of Newent, and Town Hall is at 1 Newent Road.
Lisbon was set off from Norwich in 1786 and named for Lisbon, Portugal. The Taft Tunnel, built in 1837 and described as the oldest railroad tunnel in America, carries the Providence and Worcester Railroad through hills along the Quinebaug River.
The Andrew Clark House (1740), Lathrop-Mathewson-Ross House (1761), Anshei Israel Synagogue (1936) and John Palmer House are on the National Register of Historic Places.
The John Bishop House and Museum on South Burnham Highway is an 1810 farmhouse with hearth cooking demonstrations and classes. Winter Brook Farm on Blueberry Lane offers horseback riding lessons, and Cedar Knoll Farm on Kimball Road offers horse-drawn carriages for events.
The town lists Lisbon Meadows Park, Ross Hill Park Family Campground, the Burnham Tavern Grounds and the Rogers Prehistoric Archaeological Site. Green Onion Pizza Restaurant serves Italian-style food on River Road. The town website also lists Lisbon Landing and a Farmers Market Committee.
Getting around from Lisbon
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 58 min | 45 |
| New Haven | 77 min | 63 |
| Stamford | 132 min | 102 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 185 min | 137 |
| Boston | 117 min | 93 |
| Providence | 57 min | 43 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 79 min | 58 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
Providence is 43 miles and about 57 minutes by car, Hartford is 45 miles and 58 minutes, and New Haven is 63 miles and 77 minutes. Boston is 93 miles and about 117 minutes, Bradley Airport is 58 miles and 79 minutes, and New York City (Midtown) is 137 miles and about 185 minutes.
Our data lists no rail station near Lisbon. Providence and Worcester freight trains use the Taft Tunnel.
Schools in Lisbon
1 public school in Lisbon School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Lisbon Central
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Lisbon 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 Lisbon
Open Lisbon in Google Maps →Eat and drink 1
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Italian-style restaurant serving pizza and pasta dishes.
Things to do and see 4
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Farm offering horse-drawn carriages and wagons for weddings and events.
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1810 L-shaped farmhouse with 11 rooms and 7 fireplaces that offers hearth cooking demonstrations and classes.
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Seasonal Thursday afternoon farmers' market on the Newent Meeting House Green, late June through September.
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Horseback riding facility offering boarding, leasing and lessons.
Parks, preserves and trails 4
Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Lisbon housing market
Over the last 12 months, 43 homes sold in Lisbon with a median sale price of $405,000 and a median of 11 days on market. There are 10 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $262 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 12.5% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.8 months.
Lisbon's town-wide property tax rate is 27.70 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,900 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.
Homes for sale in Lisbon
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Questions about Lisbon
What is the median home price in Lisbon, CT?
The median sale price in Lisbon is $405,000, based on 43 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Lisbon, CT?
Lisbon's town-wide property tax rate is 27.70 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,900 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Lisbon, CT from Hartford?
Lisbon is about 45 miles and a 58-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Lisbon, CT from New York City?
Lisbon is about 137 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 185-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Lisbon, CT?
Lisbon has about 4,249 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 16.3 square miles.
How many public schools are in Lisbon, CT?
Lisbon has 1 public school in Lisbon 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 Lisbon, CT?
There are 10 homes for sale in Lisbon right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in Lisbon?
No station is listed near the town in our data.
What is the Taft Tunnel?
It is a railroad tunnel built in 1837 along the Quinebaug River, described as the oldest railroad tunnel in America.
When was Lisbon incorporated?
Lisbon was set off from Norwich in 1786.
What is Newent?
Newent is the village that forms Lisbon's town center, where Town Hall stands at 1 Newent Road.
How far is Lisbon from Providence and Hartford?
Providence is 43 miles and about 57 minutes by car. Hartford is 45 miles and about 58 minutes.
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