About Marlborough
What it's like to live here
Marlborough is a Hartford County town of about 6,200 people where Glastonbury, East Hampton, Colchester and Hebron meet. Route 2 cuts through town with three exits, so downtown Hartford is about 16 miles, roughly 20 minutes, away. The town center sits beside Lake Terramuggus, and much of the rest is wooded, with sections of Meshomasic and Salmon River state forests inside its borders.
Travelers have stopped here since 1648, when Sadler's Ordinary opened as a rest stop on the colonial road. The Marlborough Tavern, built about 1760 by Colonel Elisha Buell, was a busy stagecoach stop between Hartford and New London and reopened as a restaurant in 2018. Marlborough was incorporated in 1803 from parts of Glastonbury, Colchester and Hebron, had only about 300 residents in 1910, and grew once Route 2 made it an easy commute to Hartford.
Our East Hampton headquarters at 40 West High Street is about 5 miles away on Route 66, and our Glastonbury office at 59 Sycamore Street and Colchester office at 392 South Main Street are each about 10 miles away. Our agents live and sell here.
Marlborough Highlights
- Lake Terramuggus and Blish Memorial Park at the center of town
- The Marlborough Tavern, a stagecoach stop built about 1760
- Three Route 2 exits, with downtown Hartford about 20 minutes away
- RHAM Middle and High Schools, shared with Hebron and Andover
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Moving to Marlborough, CT
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Marlborough market at a glance
Marlborough real estate market
Year to date through August 2026, single-family homes in Marlborough sold for a median of $445,000, closed at a median of 103.8% of list price, and spent a median of 26 days on the market. At the end of August, 18 single-family homes were for sale (2.8 months of supply). Condos and townhouses sold for a median of $340,000.
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 Marlborough
Marlborough Center
The Four Corners center at Route 66 and South Main Street, with the 1760 Marlborough Tavern and Town Hall on North Main Street.
Lake Terramuggus
The area centered on Lake Terramuggus, a census-designated place of 990 residents that includes Blish Memorial Park.
West Road
A residential area on the west side of town with its own Route 2 interchange.
Jones Hollow
Northern Marlborough along Jones Hollow Road, home to the historic Jones Hollow Cemetery.
Near Meshomasic State Forest
The wooded northwest, bordering Meshomasic State Forest, established in 1903 as Connecticut's first state forest.
Dickinson Creek
Southern Marlborough along Dickinson Creek, which flows south into Colchester and the Salmon River State Forest.
Buying or selling
Why Marlborough?
Why buy in Marlborough
- Three Route 2 exits put downtown Hartford about 20 minutes away and East Hampton or Colchester about 15
- Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School (PreK-6) in town, then RHAM Middle and RHAM High in Regional School District 8
- Lake Terramuggus, with resident access at Blish Memorial Park and town kayak rentals in season
- Hiking and mountain biking in Meshomasic State Forest and Salmon River State Forest
- Dinner at the Marlborough Tavern, a 1760 stagecoach stop in the center of town
Why sell in Marlborough now
- Single-family homes are selling in a median of 26 days (year to date through August 2026)
- Sellers are getting a median of 103.8% of list price
- The single-family median sale price is $445,000 year to date
- About 2.8 months of supply, still a seller's market
Questions
Marlborough real estate FAQ
What is the median home price in Marlborough, CT?
For single-family homes, $445,000 year to date through August 2026, according to the SmartMLS Local Market Update. Condos and townhouses: $340,000. The live charts above show the latest trend.
What is the property tax rate in Marlborough?
The mill rate for fiscal year 2026-27 is 27.10 for real estate, per the Town of Marlborough. That is $27.10 in tax per $1,000 of assessed value, and Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value.
How far is Marlborough from Hartford?
Downtown Hartford is about 16 miles, roughly 20 minutes, via Route 2. Glastonbury center is about 11 miles and Colchester about 9 miles.
What schools serve Marlborough?
Marlborough's own district runs Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School (PreK-6). Grades 7-12 attend Regional School District 8, shared with Hebron and Andover: RHAM Middle School (7-8) and RHAM High School (9-12), both in Hebron.
Does Carl Guild & Associates have an office near Marlborough?
Yes. Our headquarters at 40 West High Street in East Hampton is about 5 miles away, and we also have offices at 59 Sycamore Street in Glastonbury and 392 South Main Street in Colchester. Call 860-474-3500.
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