browse list of realtors working in Rusk County
Rusk county has 2 usdaproperties.com realtors ready to help with your search!
September 2024 Featured Agents | |
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DeLores Arline | from Real Broker, LLC |
Dachiele Keeling | from ETX Realty LLC |
There are 283 USDA backed residential loans in Rusk county with an average loan balance of $105,051. Over 86% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 38 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $106,210. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,611 SqFt. Rusk county applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.
The size of Rusk County is roughly 2,430 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Rusk County is 5. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
Start your search for USDA loan eligible properties in the cities of Rusk County, TX
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
Anadarko • Arlam • Brachfield • Caledonia • Chapman • Dirgin • *Easton • Friars • Glenfawn • *Henderson • Joinerville • Laird Hill • *Lake Cherokee • Laneville • Lawsonville • Mayflower • McKnight • Minden • Monroe • *Mount Enterprise • *New London • New Prospect • New Salem • Oak Flats • Old London • *Overton • Pinehill • Pirtle • Pleasant Grove • Pone • Price • *Reklaw • Selman City • Stewart • *Tatum • Turnertown
A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Rusk County.
Rusk County is located in the eastern part of Texas and was established in 1843. Named in honor of Thomas Jefferson Rusk, a prominent Texas politician and a leader in the Texas Revolution, Rusk County has a rich history in the area that is now known as the Piney Woods region of Texas.
Before the arrival of European settlers, the region was home to the Caddo Indians, a tribe known for its advanced agricultural practices and intricate pottery. The Caddos lived in the area for hundreds of years, and several important archaeological sites in Rusk County provide a glimpse into their prehistoric way of life.
During the early 19th century, European settlers primarily from the southern United States began to arrive in the region, attracted by the fertile land and abundant resources. The area's dense forests provided plenty of lumber for construction and also became the basis for a thriving timber industry in the 20th century.
Rusk County played a significant role during the Republic of Texas era, and later, during the Civil War. The county seat, Henderson, served as an important hub for military and commercial activities during these times. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the region's economy diversified to include cotton farming, oil production, and other industries.
One fun fact about Rusk County is that it's home to one of the tallest bridges in Texas, the Rusk County Memorial Bridge. Nicknamed "The Mill Pond Bridge," it spans the picturesque Mill Pond Lake in the city of Henderson, offering scenic views of the surrounding area.