Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT Multifamily Home for Sale

Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, located in the northwest corner of Groton, CT, is a community closely tied to the Naval Submarine Base New London. This area is named after the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear-powered submarine, and features Nautilus Park, a wooded area amidst military housing. The community supports military personnel with amenities like the Navy Lodge New London, Navy Child Development Center, and Subase Youth Center. Local highlights include the Submarine Force Library and Museum, where visitors can explore the USS Nautilus, and the Groton Townhouse Family Restaurant, known for its American cuisine. The Route 12 commercial corridor offers various shopping and dining options, including Groton Square shopping mall with stores like Walmart and Kohl’s. Housing styles range from vintage Cape Cods to contemporary colonials, with new developments like Triton Square providing upscale apartments. The Groton School District, serving the area, is highly rated, offering themed magnet elementary schools and advanced courses at Robert E. Fitch High. Public transportation is accessible via SEAT buses, and major highways like Interstate 95 connect residents to nearby cities. The area experiences warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Crime rates in Groton have decreased over the past five years, making it safer than the national average.