USDA loan eligible properties in Madison County, AR 
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browse list of realtors working in Madison CountyThere are 103 USDA backed residential loans in Madison county with an average loan balance of $105,871. Over 73% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $108,705. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,548 SqFt. Madison 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 Madison County is roughly 2,168 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Madison County is 6. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
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 loan eligible properties in Madison County.
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Madison County, Arkansas
.Madison County is located in the northwest region of the great state of Arkansas. Established on September 30, 1836, it was named after the fourth President of the United States, James Madison. With the county seat being Huntsville, the county is part of the larger Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metropolitan Area.
During the early years of its history, indigenous people, such as the Osage and Caddo tribes, were the first inhabitants of the area. The first European explorers reached Madison County in the early 1800s, followed by an influx of American settlers after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
The establishment of the county was marked by the growth of small, self-reliant communities that were sustained by agricultural activities. The local economy was driven by farming, with a focus on crops like corn, wheat, oats, and hay, as well as livestock production that included cattle, hogs, and sheep. The region's natural resources also contributed to its early growth, including the abundance of timber that spurred the development of sawmills.
The development of infrastructure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as the arrival of the railroad, brought increased trade and prosperity to Madison County. With its rich agricultural history, the county continued to expand and attract new residents and businesses throughout the 20th century.
Fun Fact: Madison County is famous for War Eagle Mill, which is Arkansas's only working gristmill. War Eagle Mill, located along the banks of the War Eagle River, has been reconstructed multiple times since its establishment in 1832 due to fires and flooding, yet it remains an iconic symbol of the county's historic roots in agriculture and milling. Today, the mill operates as a tourist attraction, offering visitors access to watch the millstones in action, purchase freshly-ground grain products, and enjoy a meal at the mill's restaurant.
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