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A_And honestly… it’s not even a close call.
Here’s why Montclair takes the title:
You can do the school drop-off, grab a coffee, take a client call, and be back home before Manhattan has finished arguing about parking.
Homes that actually work for real life — mudrooms, real closets, usable yards — without giving up character and charm.
Enough quiet to think… but enough energy that it never feels sleepy.
Walkable downtown, amazing restaurants, parks, and culture — without the emotional exhaustion of living on top of everything.
Being able to host effortlessly — dinners, birthdays, impromptu hangs — because your house finally has room to breathe.
The freedom of being close to NYC without feeling like you never left your life behind.
If you really want to lean into it, grab a book from @watchungbooksellers , a coffee from @paperplanecoffeeco and sit on a bench in @uppermontclairnj pretending you’re in your own early-2000s rom-com set in Montclair.
Locals… did I get this right?
What award would you give Montclair, NJ?
— Silvia Zappalà, your Montclair & Northern New Jersey real estate advisor sharing the best homes, neighborhoods, and the lifestyle that comes with living here. @a_better_view_realestate
📍 Montclair & Northern New Jersey
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