Townhomes for Sale in Groton, CT

When the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics began making diesel-powered submarines in Groton during World War II, the town quickly became known as “the submarine capital of the world.” Today, Naval Submarine Base New London, located on the Groton side of the Thames River, is the town’s largest employer and maker of nuclear-powered submarines. “Young engineers come from across the country to work at Electric Boat,” says Marilyn Lusher, an associate broker with Re/Max Legends. Lusher has lived in Southeastern Connecticut for 37 years and sold real estate for 29. “People employed at the sub base want to be close to it. Pfizer, too, has research facilities in Groton, another major employer.” While employment often brings people to Groton, the historic fishing villages of Mystic and Noank also draw visitors. “Fishing has always been important to Groton, but now you’ll see oyster farming, too,” says Broker/Realtor Lian Obrey, also with Re/Max Legends. Obrey has sold real estate locally for over 40 years and has served on numerous town committees, including as a council person. “The City of Groton lies along the Thames River. Then there’s the Town of Groton, which includes the