Enfield home values up 42%, but homeowners still don't know the number that matters
Slide from Town Council meeting June 15 2026 Enfield home values increased 42% since the last revaluation five years ago, according to data presented to the Town Council Monday night. That's a preliminary number based on sales to date. The town will continue reviewing property sales through the summer, which could change the percentage. The preliminary residential increase is not, by itself, the story. The story is whether Enfield's commercial and industrial sectors have appreciated enough to prevent another shift of the tax burden toward homeowners. The commercial value analysis is just starting, according to the town. Residents will get their new assessments mid-November. With revaluation, the mill rate drops to offset the higher grand list base, which includes the value of all taxable properties, including commercial and industrial. What determines whether homeowners actually pay more is the spread between residential and other sectors. Residents were advised not t...
