Montclair is a planned community in Prince William County. Established in 1969, it has about 4,000 homes surrounding a 108-acre lake. With a property owner’s association, private amenities for residents to enjoy and events throughout the year, the community’s 22,000 residents know their neighbors. "Most people, when they get here, they stay," says Tony Lee, a local real estate agent at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Select Realty who lived in Montclair. Schools, shopping centers and sports fields are within walking distance, and the commuter-friendly community is near many transportation options leading to Washington, D.C., Quantico and Fort Belvoir.
Montclair's lakefront houses offer a perfect blend of natural beauty and comfortable living.
Let the little ones explore and enjoy Moncure Park playground, a gem in Montclair for families.
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Hanging out at Montclair Lake
Montclair has many private amenities for residents. 108-acre Montclair Lake sits in the rough center of the community – within walking distance from some homes – and has three beach access points: Dolphin Beach, Beaver Landing and West Beach. The beach areas, open to community members and their guests only, have picnic tables, fishing docks, lifeguards and sandy shores. Non-motorized boats that are registered with the HOA are also allowed. Dolphin Beach is the largest of the three, featuring basketball hoops, volleyball courts, barbecue grills and an amphitheater overlooking the water where community events are sometimes held.
Near the MPOA office, children run around Kid’s Dominion, a large community playground with covered picnic shelters, while pups play in the adjacent Victory Dog Park. Golfers can tee off at the 18-hole, semi-private Montclair Country Club. On rolling hills and surrounded by trees, the club is a quiet weekend getaway that offers a pool, tennis courts and a banquet hall.
Just across Route 234 from Montclair is Prince William Forest Park, a 15,000-acre nature preserve with 37 miles of hiking and biking trails through dense forest and along creeks, camping areas and educational programs.
Capture breathtaking views of Lake Montclair while strolling along its picturesque trail.
Enjoy a lakeside retreat at Montclair's Dolphin Beach.
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Joining the Montclair Property Owner’s Association
Every resident of Montclair is a member of the Montclair Property Owner’s Association, a very active organization that oversees the area’s design quality, preserves its amenities, organizes events and more. Some community gatherings include Supper Club, where neighbors gather for a potluck-style meal, bringing an entree, appetizer or dessert; a community-wide Memorial Day Cookout on Dolphin Beach; and Fourth of July fireworks over the water. Montclair Kids Fest in June, also on Dolphin Beach, lets families get outside to socialize, bounce on the inflatables or run around and play laser tag. Montclair also has a community yard sale, cookie swap, holiday home decorating contests and more. Events are for residents only; attendees need a recreation pass to enter.
Many community pools can be found in Montclair neighborhood.
Enjoy the lush greens of Montclair Golf Club, a premier golfing destination in Montclair.
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Colonial Revivals near Waterway Drive
Waterway Drive is Montclair’s main thoroughfare, cutting through the rough center of the community. A grassy, landscaped central median separates the four-lane road, and several residential streets branch off it. Subdivisions are tidy, with sidewalks, wide and smooth streets, manicured lawns and cul-de-sacs. Colonial Revivals are Montclair's most common housing style, and most feature 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2-car garages. There are also some ranch-style homes and townhouses throughout the area. Montclair’s median home price is about $650,000, higher than the national average.
Colonial Revival homes are a popular design in Montclair.
Montclair has a variety of townhomes available for convenience.
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PWCPS within walking distance
Prince William County Public Schools serve Montclair. The district gets an A-minus from Niche and has 67 elementary schools, 23 middle schools and 15 high schools. A-minus-rated Henderson Elementary School is in Montclair, as are Montclair Elementary, John F. Pattie Elementary and Forest Park High, which all get B-plus scores from Niche.
Discover quality education at Montclair Elementary, a cornerstone of the Montclair neighborhood.
Experience education excellence at Lake Forest High School, Montclair's proud institution.
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Nearby Potomac Mills
Montclair has a few shopping centers with big-box retailers, grocery stores and restaurants. Potomac Mills Mall, Virginia’s biggest outlet mall, is about 6 miles north and has over 200 stores. The nearby Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center also features shopping and dining options, as well as residential and office space.
Experience the Montclair lifestyle through shopping at Lake Montclair Center.
Target is Montclair's one-stop shop for all your needs.
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35 miles to Washington, D.C.
Montclair is just off Interstate 95, about 12 miles northwest of Quantico, 20 miles southwest of Fort Belvoir and 35 miles southeast of downtown D.C. Commuter lots are within Montclair and in nearby Dumfries, so residents can hop on a bus or carpool. "The PRTC Bus has three routes: one goes into D.C., one goes further into D.C., and one goes to the Pentagon." He also explains that the commuter lots have spots for the "Slug Lines," where drivers pick up carpoolers so they can use the High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes into and around D.C. for free. "The HOT Lane can cost anywhere from $10 to $40 each way to D.C. If I go to the commuter lot and pick up 'slugs,' I can go for free," Lee says.
Crime
According to the Prince William County Police Department, the county’s overall crime rate increased 1% from 2022 to 2023.
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