About Andover
What it's like to live here
Andover is a Tolland County town of about 3,100 people on roughly 16 square miles of woods, brooks and farmland east of Manchester. US Route 6 runs straight through town, putting Manchester about 20 minutes away and downtown Hartford about 30, while Willimantic is about 15 minutes east. Homes sit on wooded lots and around Andover Lake, and the Hop River Trail crosses the whole town.
Andover began as a Congregational parish in the 1740s, drawing families from Hebron, Coventry and Lebanon, and was incorporated as a town in 1848 from parts of Hebron and Coventry. In 1781 Rochambeau's French army marched through along today's Route 6 and Hutchinson Road, and French officers stayed at White's Tavern, built in 1773. The Andover Center Historic District, listed on the National Register in 2003, includes the 1833 First Congregational Church and the old town hall, now the Museum of Andover History. Andover Lake was created in 1927.
Our Colchester office at 392 South Main Street is about 13 miles south, roughly 25 minutes. Our agents live and sell here.
Andover Highlights
- Andover Lake, a private lake created in 1927 and open to members
- The Hop River State Park Trail, a rail trail across town
- RHAM Middle and High School, shared with Hebron and Marlborough
- The Andover Center Historic District and 1773 White's Tavern
Andover market at a glance
Andover real estate market
Year to date through August 2026, single-family homes in Andover sold for a median of $458,000, closed at a median of 106.1% of list price, and spent a median of 8 days on the market. At the end of August, 6 single-family homes were for sale (2.5 months of supply).
Written figures: SmartMLS Local Market Update, single-family, year to date through August 2026. Charts update automatically from SmartMLS, include all property types, and show rolling 12-month data.
Neighborhoods
Getting to know Andover
Andover Center
The historic village where Hebron Road meets Center Street, listed on the National Register in 2003, with the 1833 First Congregational Church and the Museum of Andover History.
Andover Lake
A private, member-run lake created in 1927 in the southeast corner of town, ringed mostly by year-round homes.
Route 6 corridor
The main road through town, where White's Tavern (1773) still stands at 131 Route 6 and Routes 316 and 87 begin.
Hutchinson Road
A historic road listed on the National Register as part of the march route of Rochambeau's army in 1781.
Along the Hop River Trail
The old Hartford, Providence and Fishkill rail line, now a stone-dust trail that crosses Route 316 near the town's history museum.
Near Bishop Swamp
The wooded part of town around Bishop Swamp Wildlife Management Area, which spans Andover and Hebron.
Buying or selling
Why Andover?
Why buy in Andover
- Route 6 reaches Manchester in about 20 minutes and downtown Hartford in about 30
- Andover Elementary School (pre-K to 6) in town, then RHAM Middle School and RHAM High School (7 to 12) on a shared campus in Hebron
- Swimming, boating and fishing on Andover Lake for association members
- The Hop River State Park Trail, a 20.8-mile rail trail from Manchester to Windham that runs through town
- History close to home: the Andover Center Historic District, White's Tavern and the Museum of Andover History
Why sell in Andover now
- Single-family homes are selling in a median of 8 days (year to date through August 2026)
- Sellers are getting a median of 106.1% of list price
- The single-family median sale price is $458,000 year to date
- About 2.5 months of supply, still a seller's market
Questions
Andover real estate FAQ
What is the median home price in Andover, CT?
For single-family homes, $458,000 year to date through August 2026, according to the SmartMLS Local Market Update. The live charts above show the latest trend.
What is the property tax rate in Andover?
The mill rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 31.58 for real estate, per the Town of Andover. That is $31.58 in tax per $1,000 of assessed value, and Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value.
How far is Andover from Hartford and Manchester?
Downtown Hartford is about 20 miles from Andover Town Hall, roughly 30 minutes via Route 6 and I-384. Manchester is about 11 miles, around 20 minutes, and downtown Willimantic is about 9 miles east.
What schools serve Andover?
Andover Elementary School on School Road serves pre-K to grade 6. Students in grades 7 to 12 attend RHAM Middle School and RHAM High School in Hebron, part of Regional School District 8, which Andover shares with Hebron and Marlborough.
Does Carl Guild & Associates have an office near Andover?
Yes. Our Colchester office at 392 South Main Street is about 13 miles south of Andover, roughly 25 minutes, and our headquarters is at 40 West High Street in East Hampton. Call 860-474-3500.
Currently on the market
Homes for sale in Andover
Search the live MLS feed and filter to Andover to see everything available right now.
Thinking about Andover?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send you Andover listings the day they hit the market, plus the ones we hear about first.