The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 06278 sells for about $402,231, or $228 per square foot.
Prices are up +5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,205 a month.
ZIP 06278 — Ashford
The housing market in 06278 is currently balanced, with a median price of $402,231 and a 5% year-over-year increase. Market activity is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, though specific sales counts and detailed tax history are not currently published for this ZIP code.
This ZIP code is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including families and individuals who prioritize affordability and space over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 5.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 6.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.2% · poverty 5.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 06278, Windham County, CT
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 typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional corridors connecting to employment hubs in the broader Windham County area.
The area features rural landscapes and access to local outdoor spaces typical of the Ashford region, with limited high-density commercial shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a price-to-rent ratio of 27.6, with current market rents for a two-bedroom unit estimated at $1,700 by HUD fair market standards.
The local economy is primarily driven by regional employment in Windham County, with a mix of small-scale local services and residential-focused activity.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use due to the rural nature of the geography.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and regional school district levies.
Data retrieved from ZipCodeDex and ACS estimates.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Sonny's Place4.516.6 mi
- Spare Time Vernon4.517.1 mi
- 13th World Frightpark4.517.6 mi
- Escape the Pike (Escape Room Games)514.1 mi
- Harry A. Gampel Pavilion4.78.2 mi
- Sonny's Place4.516.6 mi
- Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park4.718.2 mi
- Stafford Motor Speedway4.78.7 mi
- Spare Time Vernon4.517.1 mi
- Mansfield Drive-in Theatre & Marketplace4.612.2 mi
- Bigelow Hollow State Park4.66.9 mi
- Diana's Pool4.68.9 mi
- The Adventure Park at Storrs4.98.6 mi
- Mansfield Movieplex 84.211.9 mi
- Old Sturbridge Village4.714.5 mi
- Steaming Tender Restaurant4.519.3 mi
- Historic New England's Roseland Cottage4.710.2 mi
- New England Motorcycle Museum4.815.4 mi
- Nathan Hale Homestead Museum4.713.4 mi
- Bigelow Hollow State Park4.66.9 mi
- Diana's Pool4.68.9 mi
- Mansfield Hollow State Park4.79.9 mi
- Thousand Trails Sturbridge3.611.8 mi
- Mashamoquet Brook State Park4.59.9 mi
- Point Breeze4.219 mi
- Windham Golf Course3.912.4 mi
- Skungamaug River Golf Club410.9 mi
- Harrisville Golf Course4.611.6 mi
- Vineyard Valley Golf Club, Pro-Shop & Driving Range4.19.6 mi
- Big Y4.310.4 mi
- Price Chopper4.18.1 mi
- Big Y4.411.6 mi
- Big Y49.5 mi
- East Brook Mall3.911.9 mi
- Bradley International Airport4.426.9 mi
- Worcester Regional Airport4.629.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive open space and rural recreational opportunities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 22.6% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.