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Jacksonville, GA 31544
The Highway 441 East Tract is located between Dublin and Douglas, approximately 5 miles north of Jacksonville, Georgia. The...

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McRae, GA 31055
Discover the perfect blend of convenience and opportunity with this .34-acre residential lot located right inside the city...

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Milan, GA 31060
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Lumber City, GA 31549
Welcome to Telfair County, GA!! This property, 21.49 acres, is an open land working farm that is producing income from a lease...

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Jacksonville, GA 31544
Tract 8 is the largest of the available tracts, offering 84.786 acres of diverse land in Telfair County. This property is ideal...

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There are 23 USDA backed residential loans in Telfair county with an average loan balance of $80,839. Over 95% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 36 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $85,768. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,678 SqFt. Telfair 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 Telfair County is roughly 1,150 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Telfair County is 8. 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 Telfair County.

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Telfair County, Georgia
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Telfair County, located in the great state of Georgia, was established on December 10, 1807. Named after Edward Telfair, a three-term Governor of Georgia and delegate to the Continental Congress, the county played a significant role in the region's history. It is situated in the central-southern part of Georgia and its county seat is McRae-Helena.

Primarily an agricultural county, Telfair County's economy in its early years was mainly based on cotton farming. With the expansion of railroads in the county during the mid-1800s, it experienced growth in terms of trade and the movement of goods. In addition, the introduction of new agricultural practices and other industries, such as timber and turpentine production, diversified the local economy.

Like many southern counties, Telfair County witnessed turmoil during the American Civil War, with residents having to deal with the economic and social consequences of the conflict. The county experienced reconstruction and growth in the years following the war.

Throughout the 20th century, the county continued to evolve and adapt with the influx of new residents, industries, and economic challenges. Telfair County is now known for its agricultural production, beautiful landscapes, and historic sites.

A fun fact about Telfair County is that it is home to the largest population of wild Georgia Sandhill Cranes, which can be seen at the Ocmulgee Wild Management Area. This beautiful bird species is a treasured part of the local ecosystem and attracts bird-watchers from around the region.