New Homes for the Amateur Astronomer

As towns across the country gear up for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, people from around the world plan on flocking to towns in the path of totality to witness this stunning event. A total solar eclipse is one of the most stunning astrological events that humans without a research-grade telescope and a PhD in astrophysics can experience.

Accommodation and restaurant reservations have skyrocketed in communities along the path of totality as hundreds of thousands of tourists make plans to travel to places with optimal eclipse views, with some community leaders declaring states of emergency and advising residents to stock up on food and other essentials well before the solar eclipse. If you really want to witness the eclipse, but aren’t having any luck getting a hotel, AirBnB, campsite, or a parking spot, you may have better luck buying a new home in one of the cities in the eclipse’s path. (We’re totally kidding – we don’t think anyone should buy a home based on this fleeting event!)

However, those who already live in these communities are well-suited to watch the event from the comfort of their backyards. And if you’re looking to buy a new home in the near future, the communities in the solar eclipse’s path are in vibrant and growing areas of the country. Thousands of people are already building new homes in these cities’ thriving communities. Getting to see the 2024 solar eclipse – without having to deal with booking a hotel – is just another benefit.

New Home Communities in the 2024 Solar Eclipse Path of Totality

Check out these communities that will get prime views during the April 2024 solar eclipse (you may find yourself wanting a home in one of these cities – even if you’ll miss the solar eclipse this go-round):

Dark Sky Communities: Perfect for Astronomy Lovers Year-round

Astronomy lovers can enjoy stunning views of the night sky year-round in Dark Sky Communities. In a Dark Sky Community, efforts to reduce light pollution help create pristine conditions to view the stars and planets in a neighborhood setting.

A dark sky community gives homeowners a number of benefits:

You get a stunning light show in the night sky – every night.
You get to live in a comfortable community setting, not out in the middle of nowhere.
You don’t live in an area that stays lit up at night, allowing you to get more hours of sleep, and feel more rested from the sleep you get.

If you love the idea of of building your dream home where you can stargaze from the comfort of your backyard or front porch, you can explore Dark Sky Communities with new homes available for sale on NewHomeSource.

Dark Sky Communities Where You Can Build Your New Home

Check out the dark sky communities in these prime NewHomeSource markets:

However you enjoy the night sky, and all other aspects of nature, you can find a new home community that helps facilitate how you want to interact with the great outdoors. Use NewHomeSource to find the perfect neighborhood for your new home, with fantastic amenities and features that allow you to live a life you love.

Sanda Brown

After graduating in 2016 from The University of Texas with a degree in English, Sanda Brown became a content writer for the BDX with a focus on website copy and content marketing.

At the BDX, Sanda helps write and edit articles on NewHomeSource.com, writes website copy for builders, and manages a team of freelancers that work on additional content needs.