My Block: Which Block Is The Best In Montclair?

Two weeks ago, Patch started a segment titled "My Block." The goal is to find out why you believe your block is the best in Montclair. In our inaugural segment, we heard about Inwood Avenue. Last week, we heard about Midland Avenue. And this week we are hearing about ... drum roll please ... Summit Avenue, with June Haberbusch and other proud residents telling us what makes their street the best street to live on in Montclair.

Summit Avenue - between Grove Street and Park Street - is a block that's synonymous with fun, food, and friends. Not only is there an annual holiday cookie swap, but neighbors often share dishes with each other. For years, one resident, Lou Palma, has made his own ravioli as well as his own mozzarella and other dishes, and has graciously shared samples with those on the street.

There also are book clubs, wine clubs, and an annual block party that's enjoyed under a huge Summit Avenue banner.

Residents tend to move to Summit Avenue and never leave. Haberbusch, for example, has lived on the block for 34 years.

Perhaps the nearest house on the market is one on another block of Summit Avenue - at 162 Summit Avenue. The five-bedroom house, with 2,430 square feet, is listed at $799,000. Summit Avenue is in the 07043 zip code, where the average listing price is $738,526, according to the Trulia Web site.

Check out this video. If you think your block can beat Summit Avenue, either comment or shoot me an email at Shelley@patch.com and we'll send a videographer out to your block so that you and your neighbors can make your case.

Already, the heat is on ... and anyone can see that there are a lot of great blocks in this town to beat...