The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06231 sells for about $569,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 77 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,200 a month.
ZIP 06231 — Amston
The housing market in 06231 remains tight with very low inventory, driving steady price appreciation. Demand is supported by the area's high quality of life and strong school systems, though high interest rates have tempered transaction volume. Most sales are occurring at or near list price due to the scarcity of available homes.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with high-quality schools and a manageable commute to Hartford.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 77 days on market with 2.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 2.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 06231, Tolland County, CT
Hebron is generally considered a safe, low-crime residential community with crime rates significantly lower than the Connecticut state average.
The area is served by the Hebron Public Schools and RHAM (Regional School District 8), which are consistently highly rated for academic performance and student outcomes.
The region faces moderate risks from severe winter weather and occasional flooding in low-lying areas, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient.
The area maintains a stable, low-growth residential character with limited commercial development, primarily serving as a bedroom community for the Hartford employment core.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Connecticut) — Municipal Real Property Tax Assessment & Mill Rate Mechanics: Under C.G.S. § 12-62a, all taxable real property is assessed uniformly at a mandatory 70% assessment ratio of its fair market value (FMV). Real property tax is computed annually using the formula: Assessed Value = Fair Market Value × 0.
Residents primarily commute by car to the Hartford metropolitan area, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including Gay City State Park, numerous hiking trails, and local golf courses, providing a rural, nature-focused lifestyle.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family home rentals with low vacancy pressure and minimal short-term rental activity.
The local economy is driven by small businesses and services, with most residents employed in the broader Hartford-Springfield knowledge and insurance corridor.
Public transit is minimal; the area is heavily reliant on private vehicle transportation via state routes.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the rural character of the town.
The Tolland County assessment regime follows standard Connecticut municipal property tax procedures.
Parcels are subject to local municipal taxes and the Regional School District 8 levy.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-hazard, inland geography of the area.
Connecticut has experienced modest net domestic migration shifts, with suburban areas like Hebron remaining attractive to families.
Connecticut is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings.
Sellers are required to provide a standard residential property condition disclosure report at the time of listing.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 06231 profile.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Features extensive hiking trails, swimming, and historical ruins.
A popular 36-hole public golf course serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.