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Rockdale county has 8 usdaproperties.com realtors ready to help with your search!
August 2024 Featured Agents | |
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Adrienne Madkins | from Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services |
Kim Tullis | from KTG Realty |
Adrienne Kyle | from Eastside Realty Group, LLC |
Vee Wilson | from HomeSmart |
Stevenson Desir | from Financial Brokers Global |
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There are 1 USDA backed residential loans in Rockdale county with an average loan balance of $191,530. Over 100% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 39 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $190,000. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 2,948 SqFt. Alternate income limits exist to determine loan eligibility in Rockdale county. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $95,100. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit increases to $125,550.
The size of Rockdale County is roughly 342 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Rockdale cover 342 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 99.9% of Rockdale County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Rockdale County is 1. 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 Rockdale County, GA
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
Conyers • Hi Roc Shores • Lake Capri • Lakeview Estates • Magnet • McElroys Mill • Milstead • Zingara
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 Rockdale County.
Rockdale County is located in the great state of Georgia and was created on October 18, 1870. Named after Rockdale Church, which was named for the granite strata in the area, the county was carved out from portions of Newton and Henry Counties. With Conyers as its county seat, Rockdale County covers an area of approximately 131 square miles and is part of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
The county's history dates back to the early 1800s when settlers were attracted to the area's fertile soil, dense forests, and abundant wildlife. The Georgia Railroad connected Rockdale County to Atlanta in 1845, facilitating trade and the shipment of goods.
During the Civil War, Rockdale County saw some action in the form of small skirmishes and troop movements but did not experience the devastation witnessed in other parts of Georgia. After the war, the area shifted from an agricultural-based economy to a more industrial one with the introduction of multiple cotton mills.
Interestingly, Rockdale County is home to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, a Trappist monastery founded in 1944. The monastery covers over 2,000 acres of land, including a large lake, forests, and spacious meadows, which provide a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The monks who reside there not only practice their faith but also use their lands for farming, woodworking, and hospitality services.
Fun Fact: The Georgia International Horse Park located in Conyers was one of the key venues for equestrian events during the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta. The park was specifically created for this event and has continued to serve as a premier venue for various sporting events and concerts, boosting the local economy and tourism in Rockdale County.