About Cromwell
What it's like to live here
Cromwell is a Middlesex County town of about 14,300 people on the west bank of the Connecticut River, just north of Middletown. I-91 and Route 9 both run through town, so downtown Middletown is about 3 miles south and downtown Hartford is about 14 miles, roughly 20 minutes, north. Neighborhoods run from the historic river village along Main Street to newer streets on the west side near Evergreen Road.
For two centuries Cromwell was the Upper Houses, the northern part of Middletown, with its own church, school and small river port. It became its own town in 1851, named for Oliver Cromwell or the privateer that carried his name. J. & E. Stevens grew into the country's largest maker of cast-iron toys here, and Andrew N. Pierson built the largest commercial rose-growing business in the country. The PGA Tour has played the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands since 1984.
Our Middletown office at 32 Washington Street is about 3 miles south, and our East Hampton headquarters is a short drive across the river. Our agents live and sell here.
Cromwell Highlights
- TPC River Highlands, home of the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship since 1984
- I-91 and Route 9 both run through town
- The Main Street Historic District and its two town greens
- Riverport Park and Cromwell Landing on the Connecticut River
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Moving to Cromwell, CT
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Cromwell market at a glance
Cromwell real estate market
Year to date through August 2026, single-family homes in Cromwell sold for a median of $500,000, closed at a median of 103.4% of list price, and spent a median of 26 days on the market. At the end of August, 10 single-family homes were for sale (1.5 months of supply). Condos and townhouses sold for a median of $260,000.
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 Cromwell
Main Street Historic District
A 130-acre National Register district along Main Street and two town greens, with architecture from 1750 to 1935.
North Cromwell
The north end of town along Main Street (Route 99), which continues north toward Rocky Hill and Wethersfield.
Nooks Hill
A residential area around Nooks Hill Road in North Cromwell.
Oxford Park
A residential section on the west side of town around Evergreen Road.
River Highlands
The area around River Highlands State Park, 177 acres of wooded bluffs 150 feet above the Connecticut River.
Cromwell Landing and Riverport
The town riverfront, with Riverport Park at Frisbee Landing's boat launch and gazebo and upriver views from Cromwell Landing.
Buying or selling
Why Cromwell?
Why buy in Cromwell
- I-91 and Route 9 put downtown Hartford about 20 minutes away and Middletown about 5
- Cromwell Public Schools, the town's own district: Edna C. Stevens, Woodside Intermediate, Cromwell Middle and Cromwell High
- Riverport Park's summer concerts and Friday farmers market, plus boat launches on the Connecticut River
- Trails at Watrous Park's 53 acres and River Highlands State Park, and the walking loop and rose garden at Pierson Park
- The Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands every June
Why sell in Cromwell now
- Single-family homes are selling in a median of 26 days (year to date through August 2026)
- Sellers are getting a median of 103.4% of list price
- The single-family median sale price is $500,000 year to date
- About 1.5 months of supply, still a seller's market
Questions
Cromwell real estate FAQ
What is the median home price in Cromwell, CT?
For single-family homes, $500,000 year to date through August 2026, according to the SmartMLS Local Market Update. Condos and townhouses: $260,000. The live charts above show the latest trend.
What is the property tax rate in Cromwell?
The mill rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 29.28 for real estate, per the Town of Cromwell. That is $29.28 in tax per $1,000 of assessed value, and Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value. The Cromwell Fire District adds 3.66 mills, for a combined rate of 32.94.
How far is Cromwell from Middletown and Hartford?
Downtown Middletown is about 3 miles south, roughly 5 minutes via Route 9. Downtown Hartford is about 14 miles, roughly 20 minutes, via I-91.
What schools serve Cromwell?
Cromwell Public Schools is the town's own PreK-12 district: Edna C. Stevens School (PreK-2), Woodside Intermediate School (3-5), Cromwell Middle School (6-8) and Cromwell High School (9-12).
Does Carl Guild & Associates have an office near Cromwell?
Yes. Our Middletown office at 32 Washington Street is about 3 miles south, and our headquarters is at 40 West High Street in East Hampton. Call 860-474-3500.
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