The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06250 sells for about $425,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +19% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,583 a month.
ZIP 06250 — Mansfield
The 06250 housing market is currently highly competitive, driven by limited inventory and strong demand from buyers seeking proximity to the university. Prices have seen significant year-over-year growth, reflecting the area's desirability and stable economic base. While inventory remains tight, the market continues to show resilience with homes selling quickly.
This ZIP is ideal for university-affiliated professionals, families seeking a quiet suburban environment, and those who value proximity to academic and outdoor recreational amenities.
Median prices moved up 19.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.7% · poverty 8.0% — 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 9.8%/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 3.9%/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 06250, Mansfield Center, CT
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Mansfield Center are generally low, with the area experiencing significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the national average.
The area is served by the Mansfield Public Schools district, which is generally well-regarded for its academic performance and student-to-teacher ratios.
The region faces moderate risks from severe winter weather and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Willimantic River, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient.
Economic momentum is anchored by the proximity to the University of Connecticut, which serves as a major employer and driver of local infrastructure and research-based development.
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.
Commuters primarily rely on personal vehicles for access to nearby employment hubs like Hartford, with limited public transit options available in this rural-suburban setting.
Residents have access to extensive outdoor amenities including the Mansfield Hollow State Park, various hiking trails, and proximity to local golf courses and community shopping centers.
The rental market is influenced by the student population at the nearby university, leading to consistent demand and relatively low vacancy rates for well-located properties.
The economy is heavily driven by the University of Connecticut and associated research, education, and healthcare sectors.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with Route 195 and Route 6 serving as the main corridors for regional access.
Development is focused on sustainable growth and enhancing the downtown area near the university to support both students and local residents.
The county assessment is managed by the local municipal assessor's office, which conducts periodic revaluations to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes and may fall within specific fire or water districts depending on the exact location.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low risk profile for major natural disasters.
Connecticut has seen modest net domestic migration, with a trend of professionals moving toward suburban areas with good school systems.
Connecticut is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically extends the timeline.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive residential property condition disclosure report to buyers prior to closing.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Dave & Buster's Manchester4.119.3 mi
- Spare Time Vernon4.516.5 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park418.4 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.119.4 mi
- Kidzone Indoor Play Park4.318.8 mi
- Harry A. Gampel Pavilion4.74.3 mi
- Stafford Motor Speedway4.714.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Manchester4.119.3 mi
- Elicit Brewing Co - Manchester4.519.2 mi
- Spare Time Vernon4.516.5 mi
- Mansfield Drive-in Theatre & Marketplace4.65 mi
- Diana's Pool4.62.4 mi
- The Adventure Park at Storrs4.97.2 mi
- Mansfield Movieplex 84.23.4 mi
- Mansfield Hollow State Park4.71.4 mi
- Lutz Children's Museum4.317.8 mi
- Historic New England's Roseland Cottage4.715.6 mi
- New England Motorcycle Museum4.815.7 mi
- Nathan Hale Homestead Museum4.78.8 mi
- Slater Memorial Museum4.617.6 mi
- Diana's Pool4.62.4 mi
- Mansfield Hollow State Park4.71.4 mi
- Mashamoquet Brook State Park4.511.5 mi
- Horsebarn Hill4.94.4 mi
- Crandall Park4.611.4 mi
- Norwich Marina4.518.5 mi
- Mohegan Sun Golf Club4.210.4 mi
- Windham Golf Course3.93.8 mi
- Skungamaug River Golf Club49.3 mi
- Vineyard Valley Golf Club, Pro-Shop & Driving Range4.112.9 mi
- Big Y4.310.8 mi
- Big Y4.43.2 mi
- Price Chopper4.13.6 mi
- Coventry Farmers' Market4.88.8 mi
- East Brook Mall3.93.4 mi
- Bradley International Airport4.428.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park offering hiking, boating, and fishing opportunities.
Major regional anchor providing cultural, sports, and employment opportunities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 34.1% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $570,000 (34.1% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $570,000 (+34.1% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.
Governs The Woods (Storrs Heights Rd area)
Governs Reservoir Commons
Governs Ledgebrook South
90-day research cycle · governing documents remain with their official custodians — the association, its management portal or the county clerk's recording.