Laurel G. Holmes bought a three-bedroom, 1.5-bath home at 29 W. Mystic Ave. in Groton from Carolyn S. Llay for $321,500 on May 16.

The 1,057-square-foot house was built in 1885.

Holmes is director of community health, outreach and partnerships for Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. She also serves as board member of the Hispanic Alliance of Southeastern Connecticut Treasure Chest. She previously served as the director of development for Summer Music Inc., as co-chair of the Connecticut Coalition for Choice and as executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice America Inc.

She holds a master's degree in social work.

According to BlockShopper.com, there have been 266 home sales in Groton during the past 12 months, with a median sales price of $195,000.

Address: 29 West Mystic Avenue
Buyer(s): Laurel G Holmes
Seller(s): Carolyn S Llay
Sale date: May. 16, 2012