Concord is the kind of town where history is part of the daily routine. You can walk to coffee past 18th-century homes, spend a Saturday on the water at Walden Pond, and still be home in time for dinner in the village. For buyers who want character, community and easy access to Boston, it is one of the most sought-after towns in Greater Boston's western suburbs.
Few places in the country carry the weight of Concord's past. The North Bridge and Minute Man National Historical Park mark the start of the American Revolution. The town was also home to Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne and the Alcotts, and you can still visit Orchard House, The Old Manse and Authors Ridge at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Living here means these landmarks are your neighbors, not just field-trip stops.
Concord has protected a remarkable amount of open space. Residents have trails, ponds and meadows minutes from home, including:
The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail gives Concord residents a paved, car-free route for biking, running and walking through West Concord and beyond. It connects neighborhoods to shops, cafes and green space, and it is a favorite for families and commuters alike.
Concord's village centers are packed with independent businesses. A few local favorites: Walden Grille, Main Streets Market & Cafe, Nashoba Brook Bakery in West Concord, Haute Coffee, and Verrill Farm for seasonal produce.
Concord offers a range of settings: walkable homes near Concord Center, village-style living in West Concord near the commuter rail, and quieter, wooded streets farther out. Housing includes historic colonials, Greek Revival and Victorian homes, as well as newer construction on larger lots.
Concord is served by the Concord Public Schools and the shared Concord-Carlisle Regional High School district. The MBTA Fitchburg Line stops in both Concord Center and West Concord, and Routes 2 and 128/95 are close by.
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