Another, John F. Pattie, is right outside its boundaries. Plus, the price was right. When he's not putting in his back yard, Greene drives 10 minutes to Prince William Forest National Park to go running. The park boasts 35 miles of hiking and biking trails and allows fishing and cross-country skiing. Among the neighborhood's perks, the championship golf course draws many to Montclair.
Smaller fees exist for pool, tennis and social memberships.
In addition to the links, McClain likes other, less tangible aspects of Montclair. By that he means residents care about where they live. Before purchasing a home in Montclair, buyers must sign an agreement to abide by the rules of the Montclair Property Owners Association, which forbid things such as window air-conditioning units on the front of a house and bird feeders or welcome mats bigger than preapproved sizes. Holiday decorations must be removed two weeks after Jan. 1, and house colors must get a thumbs-up from the association. Don't even think about setting out pink flamingos or clay gnomes on the lawn.