Deerlick Astronomy Village, Mount Carmel, SC
Deerlick Astronomy Village — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Deerlick Astronomy Village, Mount Carmel, South Carolina. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) licensing database.
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Deerlick Astronomy Village Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Deerlick Astronomy Village is a unique residential community in Mount Carmel, South Carolina, specifically designed for amateur astronomers. Its core feature is a private observatory field with dedicated pads for members' telescopes, fostering a tight-knit, star-gazing focused lifestyle.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood consists primarily of custom-built homes on spacious lots, designed to minimize light pollution. Given its specialized nature, typical median home value data is not applicable, as properties are valued for their astronomical utility and seclusion.
Schools & Education
Residents are served by the Anderson County School District. The community itself provides a unique educational environment, with regular star parties and astronomy workshops organized by and for its residents.
Parks & Recreation
Recreation centers on the community's shared observatory field, which functions as both a scientific facility and a social gathering space. The surrounding rural landscape of Mount Carmel also offers opportunities for hiking and enjoying the natural darkness.
Local Dining & Shopping
Dining and shopping are mostly found in nearby towns like Anderson or Hartwell, requiring a short drive. The village itself is purely residential, emphasizing a quiet, retreat-like atmosphere away from commercial development.
Who Lives Here
Demographics are homogeneous in interest but varied in background, attracting professionals, retirees, and families all passionate about astronomy. The community's specialized focus suggests incomes are discretionary, but standard demographic data does not capture this unique profile.
Deerlick Astronomy Village Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homeownership Rate | 100.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 30664 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Deerlick Astronomy Village, Mount Carmel
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: South Carolina Real Estate Commission (SCREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-17