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There are 7 USDA backed residential loans in Douglas county with an average loan balance of $231,449. Over 71% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 39 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $250,000. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,699 SqFt. Alternate income limits exist to determine loan eligibility in Douglas county. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $112,850. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit increases to $148,950.

The size of Douglas County is roughly 2,185 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Douglas cover 831 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 38.1% of Douglas County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Douglas County is 1. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Acequia   •   Acres Green   •   Beverly Hills   •   Blakeland   •   Burning Tree Ranch   •   Castle Pines   •   Castle Pines North   •   Castle Pines Village   •   Castle Rock   •   Country Acres   •   Deckers   •   Franktown   •   Grand View Estates   •   Greenland   •   Happy Canyon   •   Highlands Ranch   •   Hilltop   •   Kellytown   •   *Larkspur   •   Lone Tree   •   *Louviers   •   McArthur Ranch   •   Meridian   •   Monte Vista Estates   •   Moonridge   •   Nighthawk   •   Orsa   •   Parker   •   *Perry Park   •   Pine Nook   •   Pine Valley   •   Ponderosa East   •   Ponderosa Hills   •   Roxborough Park   •   *Sedalia   •   ShamballahAshrama   •   Silver Heights   •   Spruce   •   Sprucewood   •   Stonegate   •   Surrey Ridge   •   The Pinery   •   Tomah   •   Twin Cedars   •   *Westcreek   •   Windy Hills

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 Douglas County.

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Douglas County, Colorado
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Douglas County, located in the great state of Colorado, has an interesting historical background. Formally established on November 1, 1861, the county was named in honor of Stephen A. Douglas, an Illinois Senator and a key figure in the establishment of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. The county is part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area and is situated between the cities of Denver and Colorado Springs.

Before the arrival of European settlers, the area was inhabited by several Native American tribes, including the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. In the early 19th century, the area was explored by trappers and traders as part of the greater Louisiana Purchase. The discovery of gold in 1858, as part of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush, led to an influx of European settlers who sought to stake their claim and establish new communities.

Douglas County thrived with agricultural and ranching activities, initially with cattle ranching and later with dairy farming and crop cultivation. The completion of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad in 1871 further boosted the county's growth by providing an essential transportation link for people and goods. In the 20th century, Douglas County experienced rapid urbanization and population growth as the Denver metropolitan area expanded.

A fun fact about Douglas County is that it is home to the historic Castlewood Dam, which was built in 1890 to provide water storage for the city of Denver. The dam spectacularly gave way in August 1933, resulting in a massive flood that severely impacted communities downstream, including the city of Denver. Today, the Castlewood Canyon State Park offers visitors the chance to hike and explore the ruins of this historic dam.


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