Homes for Sale in Tolland, CT
A picturesque rural community offering larger lots, scenic landscapes, and a strong sense of neighborhood. Tolland provides a quieter pace of life while remaining within easy commuting distance to Hartford and the University of Connecticut.
Homes We've Sold in Tolland
A sample of homes Boynton Realty has listed and closed in Tolland, CT.
318 Old Post Road
Tolland, CT 06084
48 Hurlbut Road
Tolland, CT 06084
25 Pine Hill Road
Tolland, CT 06084
Living in Tolland
Tolland is a rural town of roughly 40 square miles sitting higher than anything around it (500 feet to over 1,000) with the Willimantic River forming its eastern boundary. It has kept that character deliberately. The town has been writing formal plans since 1964 and its planning documents actively restrict where sewers may go.
Neighborhoods and villages
- Tolland Green
- Quarryville
- Tolland Village Area
Tolland Green is the historic center, with the old county courthouse and jail facing it. The Tolland Village Area is the town's own name for its designated growth district.
The housing stock
Overwhelmingly single-family: about 91% of units are detached houses, with very little large multi-family. Under 5% predates 1940 (this is not an old-village housing stock) and building concentrated in the 1960s and again in the 1990s. Because so much of it is one-off and owner-built rather than uniform subdivision product, condition and construction quality vary more here than in a tract-built town.
Getting around
I-84 crosses the town, with Routes 30, 74 and 195 for local traffic. UConn Storrs is close (roughly 9 miles, about 15 minutes) while Hartford is around 21 miles.
Drive times are approximate and assume light traffic.
Water and sewer
Predominantly private wells and septic systems. Public water exists but is limited, drawn from Shenipsit Lake and town wells, and sewer service is deliberately constrained: the town's plan recommends limiting sewer expansion to commercial and industrial areas, allowing it in residential areas only where public health requires. For most Tolland properties, budget for a well and septic inspection.
Service varies by address — always confirm for a specific property.
Around town
- The Old Tolland County Jail & Museum on the Green, in use as a jail from 1856 to 1968
- Nye-Holman State Forest
- Shenipsit Lake
- Roughly 5,300 acres of open space town-wide
Worth knowing
Tolland sits high enough to feed three separate river systems, and its eastern edge runs along the Willimantic. The combination of elevation, large lots and forest is what most buyers are actually coming here for.
Weighing Tolland against somewhere else?
Property taxes in Tolland
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 — Tolland's was the 2024 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.
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Tolland Real Estate FAQs
What is the property tax rate in Tolland, CT?
Tolland's mill rate is 27.78 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 $6,806 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 Tolland, CT?
Yes. Boynton Realty is a local Central Connecticut brokerage serving Tolland 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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