Homes for Sale in Ellington, CT
Known for its rolling farmland, Crystal Lake, and spacious lots, Ellington offers a distinctly rural Connecticut lifestyle with generously sized properties and a strong sense of community. Crystal Lake serves as the town's recreational anchor (a historic destination for swimming and boating) offering privacy, acreage, and small-town character within easy reach of Hartford.
Homes We've Sold in Ellington
A sample of homes Boynton Realty has listed and closed in Ellington, CT.
59 Wapping Wood Road
Ellington, CT 06029
3 Ketchbrook Lane
Ellington, CT 06029
5 East Porter Road
Ellington, CT 06029
Living in Ellington
Ellington covers about 34 square miles and is genuinely three towns in one: working farmland to the west, an upland forest ridge through the middle, and the Crystal Lake community in the east. Regional planners describe it as a growing community, and its housing figures bear that out.
Neighborhoods and villages
- Ellington Center
- Crystal Lake
- Windermere
- Sadds Mill
The town's own plan divides Ellington into the Western Farm Belt, the Shenipsit Lake and forest area, the Crystal Lake watershed, the Eastern Panhandle and the Hockanum River corridor: a useful map of how differently parts of town behave.
The housing stock
About 70% single-family detached, with a real rental and condominium component alongside it. The era split is striking: roughly 27% of Ellington homes have been built since 2000 (the newest profile here after Somers) while about 14% predates 1940, reflecting the old town center and the Crystal Lake cottages. An established home here is often being compared against something built very recently.
Getting around
No interstate in town: Route 83 runs north–south and Route 140 east–west, with I-84 reached through Vernon. Hartford is roughly 19 miles and UConn Storrs about 17. Figure on 25 to 30 minutes to either in light traffic.
Drive times are approximate and assume light traffic.
Water and sewer
Public water is available from Connecticut Water, partly supplied by its Rockville plant in Vernon. Sewers are unusual here. The town runs two separate systems, the Hockanum system and a Crystal Lake system built specifically to eliminate public-health problems from undersized on-lot disposal around the lake. Some Crystal Lake homes are served under an agreement with Stafford. Outside those areas, expect private well and septic.
Service varies by address — always confirm for a specific property.
Around town
- Crystal Lake
- Shenipsit State Forest: over 1,200 acres in Ellington, with the Shenipsit Trail and Soapstone Mountain
- The Hockanum River Linear Park at Windsorville Road
- Working farms across the western half of town
Worth knowing
With more than 5,000 acres under cultivation, Ellington remains one of the largest agricultural production towns in Connecticut: the open farmland is not leftover space, it is a working industry.
Weighing Ellington against somewhere else?
Looking at Crystal Lake? Read our guide to buying a lake house here — cottage conversions, sewer districts and association rights change what a lake property is worth.
Property taxes in Ellington
FY2026–27, set on the October 1, 2025 grand list.
Connecticut assesses property at 70% of market value as of the town's last revaluation — Ellington's was the 2025 grand list, so the figure above is illustrative rather than a quote for any specific home. Vehicles are taxed at the same rate as real estate here, since it sits below the statewide cap. Revalued for this grand list, which is why the rate dropped sharply from the prior year. The Crystal Lake Fire District does not levy a mill rate.
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Ellington Real Estate FAQs
What is the property tax rate in Ellington, CT?
Ellington's mill rate is 25.42 for FY2026–27, set on the October 1, 2025 grand list. Connecticut assesses property at 70% of market value, so a home assessed on a $350,000 basis would owe roughly $6,228 a year. Assessments reflect the town's last revaluation rather than today's market, so check the specific property's assessment for an exact figure.
Can Boynton Realty help me buy or sell a home in Ellington, CT?
Yes. Boynton Realty is a local Central Connecticut brokerage serving Ellington and the surrounding communities. Whether you're buying your first home or selling, Kristyn and the team can guide you — call (860) 798-2103 or request a free home valuation.
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