When I'm helping families think through a move to Concord — or nearby towns like Sudbury, Carlisle, and Lexington — the conversation almost always starts with the practical stuff. In a market where the median list price sits around $2,130,000, buyers need to feel confident that a neighborhood will actually hold up to the demands of real family life, day in and day out.
Annursnac Hill is one of those places that earns that confidence quickly. It's a quiet, wooded enclave — genuinely peaceful — but it doesn't ask you to sacrifice convenience for that peace. According to US Census data, just 112 residents call this neighborhood home, which gives it a close-knit, dog-friendly, welcoming character that's hard to manufacture and even harder to find.
Before we get into the daily logistics, here's a snapshot of what the current market looks like in this area:
Concord Market Snapshot (Feb 2026) — Prices, Inventory & Pace
Quick-read headline numbers for young families: what homes cost, how competitive the market is, and what inventory looks like right now (mixed units, so shown as a snapshot card).
Pricing
Median list price (February 2026)$2,130,000
Median list price (2025)$2,137,495
Competition
Market status (February 2026)seller's market
Inventory (current)
Active listings56
New listings11
Market activity
Homes sold (February 2026)44
Average time to sell (current)109 days on the market
Source: Concord, MA Market Trends - MovotoView Report
Here's exactly how the day-to-day reality breaks down for families considering Annursnac Hill.
How is the commute from Annursnac Hill to Boston and nearby hubs?
The drive to downtown Boston runs about 40 minutes via Route 2, and the Concord Commuter Rail Station is only a 10-minute drive from the neighborhood — with reliable daily parking once you get there.
For professionals commuting to the city or the Cambridge tech corridor, this is a genuinely manageable setup. Annursnac Hill sits south-east of Main St/Great Rd and south-west of Lowell Road, which means quick access to major arteries without the noise and congestion that typically comes with that kind of convenience. The rail option makes it even easier — park the car, step onto the train, and let someone else handle the drive.
What I hear most often from buyers when I'm touring homes here is how much they value the return trip. Leaving the density of the city behind and coming home to tree-lined streets where neighbors actually know each other — that matters more than people expect until they experience it.
Are the schools near Annursnac Hill good for young families?
Absolutely. Willard Elementary is just a 3-mile, 8-minute drive, and Concord-Carlisle High School is only 4 miles — about 10 minutes — from the neighborhood.
Morning drop-offs are one of those small daily rituals that can either drain you or feel effortless. In Annursnac Hill, the quiet, safe roads make carpooling straightforward and low-stress. Concord's public school system is genuinely well-regarded, with 5 public schools averaging a GreatSchools rating of 8 out of 10.
What really stands out, though, is the financial commitment behind that reputation. For the fiscal year ending in 2027, the proposed appropriation for Concord Public Schools is $48,941,915.
School Funding Context — FY2027 School Appropriations & District Share
Shows the scale of local school funding commitments that matter to families (all values in USD).
Concord Public Schools — Proposed appropriation (Article 13)$48,941,915
Concord-Carlisle Regional SD — Town’s apportioned share (Article 15)$26,995,441
CPS — Additional transfer from Free Cash (transportation reimbursement)$183,680
Source: Article 13 - Concord Public Schools Operating Budget / Article 15 - Concord-Carlisle Regional School District BudgetView Report
Because Concord runs a regional high school district with neighboring Carlisle, costs are shared based on enrollment. For FY2027, Concord's apportioned share of that regional budget — excluding debt — is $24,324,281, supporting approximately 812 Concord students.
Concord-Carlisle Assessment Comparison (No Debt) — FY2026 vs FY2027
Compares Concord vs Carlisle assessments across two fiscal years (USD only), helping families understand district cost allocation and year-over-year change.
FY2026 (w/o debt)
Concord24,301,422
Carlisle7,411,252
Total31,712,674
FY2027 (w/o debt)
Concord24,324,281
Carlisle8,177,431
Total32,501,712
Source: [PDF] FINAL_Finance Committee Agenda March 5, 2026 - Concord, MAView Report
The district is also thinking ahead. They recently applied for a grant through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to fund a new solar project at the middle school — a small but telling sign of the kind of forward-thinking investment happening here.
$1.4 millionGrant amount applied for
Green School Works Grant Application — Middle School Solar Project
Infrastructure/initiative highlight relevant to families: a school sustainability project and the funding level applied for (best presented as a project card due to mixed text + currency).
Grant programGreen School Works (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center)
Projectmiddle school solar project
Source: School Committee OKs budget including potential staff layoffsView Report
What are the day-to-day logistics like living in Annursnac Hill?
Refreshingly simple. Groceries, gas, pharmacies, and top-tier healthcare are all within a 3 to 4-mile radius.
When you have young kids, the last thing you want is a 20-minute ordeal just to grab milk or pick up a prescription. Crosby's Marketplace is 2.5 miles away — roughly a 6-minute drive — and most everyday errands can be handled within a 3-mile loop. For anything more urgent, Emerson Hospital is just 4 miles or a 9-minute drive from your front door. That kind of proximity brings real peace of mind.
Safety is where Concord — and Annursnac Hill specifically — truly shines. The town's violent crime rate is just 0.50 per 1,000 residents, and the property crime rate sits at 5.53 per 1,000. Both are dramatically lower than national averages.
Safety at a Glance — Crime Rate Comparison (per 1,000 residents)
Family-focused comparison showing Concord’s violent and property crime rates versus Massachusetts and/or the national median (all values share the same unit: rates per 1,000 residents).
Violent crime rate (per 1,000)
Concord0.5
Massachusetts3.15
National Median4
Property crime rate (per 1,000)
Concord5.53
National Median18
Source: Concord, MA, 01742 Crime Rates and Crime StatisticsView Report
At the end of the day, Annursnac Hill delivers on the things that matter most to families: a safe place to raise kids, schools that are genuinely invested in their students, and a neighborhood where the logistics of daily life feel easy rather than exhausting.
