Occum Houses for Sale

Occum, a small rural neighborhood in Norwich, Connecticut, features a mix of midcentury ranch-style homes, Cape Cods, two-bedroom townhouses, and manufactured homes. Properties typically come with spacious backyards and attached garages, with some homes located along the Shetucket River, which can experience flooding after heavy rains. McKeon Park offers a walking path, basketball court, and playground, while the historic Occum Hydroelectric Plant and Dam are notable landmarks. Occum Park provides an undeveloped multi-use field. Dining options include Occum Pizza and JD’s Roadhouse, with big-box shopping available at Lisbon Landing, 5 miles away. The Annual Norwich Russian Festival at Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia church is a local highlight, featuring traditional foods and cultural activities. The village area of Occum is walkable and bike-friendly, while the western part is more car-dependent. Interstate 395 connects residents to Norwich and beyond, with SEAT buses providing local transit. The nearest Amtrak station is 20 miles south in New London, and Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is 40 miles east. Backus Hospital is 5 miles away in Norwich. Schools in the area are part of the Norwich Public Schools District.