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Where to Live Near the Groton Sub Base

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Orders to Naval Submarine Base New London? Here are 15 towns and villages within about 30 minutes of the main gate, sorted by drive time.

Tap a town for a short guide: what it is like to live there, things to do, places to eat and what to know before buying.

About 15 minutes or less

GrotonThe base is in townIn Groton, the sub base, an 800-acre coastal park and seafood on the Noank waterfront all sit inside one town line. Gales FerryAbout 10 minutesIn Gales Ferry, life leans toward the Thames: three coves, two boat launches and Yale's boathouse at the old ferry landing. New LondonOver the bridge, about 2 miles up Route 12Here ferries, trains, a sand beach and 19th-century houses share one small seaport city, a bridge away from the sub base. LedyardAbout 15 minutesLedyard gives you room: about 40 square miles of winding roads, houses on larger lots and town trails open dawn to dusk. MysticAbout 15 minutesMystic is a river village where Main Street crosses a 1922 bascule bridge that stops traffic to let the boats through. WaterfordAbout 15 minutesWater wraps Waterford on three sides, and the shoreline holds a town beach, a boat launch and two state parks.

About 20 minutes

PrestonAbout 15 to 20 minutesWeekends in Preston can mean a boat on Amos Lake, in a town that is about two-thirds woodland or farmland. MontvilleAbout 15 to 25 minutesMore than half of Montville is forest, with the tidal Thames on its east side and Mohegan Sun concerts in town. East LymeAbout 20 minutesHere a morning on a Long Island Sound beach can end on a lake or a trail above the Niantic River. NianticAbout 20 minutesNiantic is a shoreline village where a weekend can mean the boardwalk, a beach and a meal on Main Street.

About 25 to 30 minutes

StoningtonAbout 20 to 25 minutesIn Stonington, Connecticut's last commercial fishing fleet works from the Town Dock and Water Street ends near a beach and a lighthouse. NorwichAbout 20 to 25 minutesFounded in 1659 and nicknamed the Rose of New England, Norwich pairs mill villages and 19th-century houses with a downtown harbor. Old LymeAbout 25 minutesWhere the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound, Old Lyme mixes art on Lyme Street with summer at the beach. North StoningtonAbout 25 to 30 minutesHere the drive home passes farms and miles of stone walls, in a town that is roughly three-quarters undeveloped woodland. SalemAbout 30 minutesIn Salem, farms, forest and preserves fill the space between state roads, and weekends tend to center on Gardner Lake.

Drive times are estimates to the main gate on Crystal Lake Road in Groton. They change with traffic and with where you start in town.

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Frequently asked questions about living near the sub base

Which towns are closest to Naval Submarine Base New London?

Groton is the closest, because the base is in Groton and extends north into Ledyard. Gales Ferry is about 10 minutes away on Route 12, New London is across the Gold Star Memorial Bridge, and Ledyard, Mystic and Waterford are each about 15 minutes away.

Where is the main gate of the sub base?

The main gate of Naval Submarine Base New London is on Crystal Lake Road in Groton, off Route 12 about 2 miles north of Interstate 95.

Can I use a VA loan to buy a home near the base?

Eligible service members and veterans can use a VA-backed purchase loan. The buyer needs a Certificate of Eligibility, must meet the lender's credit and income standards, and must live in the home. For eligible buyers, a VA-backed purchase loan can mean no down payment and no private mortgage insurance.

What changes from one town to the next?

Taxes, water and sewer, flood zones and schools all depend on the town, and sometimes on the village or street. Some homes pay a fire district or beach association tax on top of the town bill, many inland homes use a private well and septic system, and homes near the water may need flood insurance. Each town guide covers these points.

Who is a good REALTOR for a military move to Groton, CT?

Kris Tramont is a REALTOR and Broker Associate with Real Broker who leads X Team at Real Broker. He grew up in Groton, has worked in real estate since 2017 and is licensed in Connecticut and Rhode Island. With his team he has guided 800+ sales and earned 300+ five-star client reviews. His phone number is (860) 884-9511.

Buying or selling near the base?

Kristopher Tramont

Broker Associate · Leader of X Team at Real Broker

CT REB.0794869 · RI REB.0019770

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