Find USDA Eligible Properties in Appanoose County
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Brazil • *Centerville • *Cincinnati • Clarkdale • Darbyville • Dean • *Exline • Forbush • Garfield • Hiattsville • Iconium • Jerome • Maine • Martinstown • *Moravia• • •
| What is a USDA Loan? |
| The USDA 502 Guaranteed Loan Program is designed to help homebuyers in eligible rural areas secure affordable housing with no down payment required. Backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this loan offers competitive interest rates, flexible credit requirements, and lower mortgage insurance costs compared to conventional loans. Borrowers work with approved lenders, and the USDA provides a guarantee, reducing the lender’s risk and making homeownership more accessible. |
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• *Moulton • *Mystic • *Numa • *Plano • *Rathbun • Sedan • Streepy • Sunshine • Thirty • *Udell • *Unionville • Walnut City
There are 75 USDA backed residential loans in Appanoose county with an average loan balance of $60,966. Over 92% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 35 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $63,256. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,388 SqFt. Appanoose 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 Appanoose County is roughly 1,337 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Appanoose 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 properties in Appanoose County.
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Appanoose County, Iowa
.Appanoose County, located in the southeastern region of the great state of Iowa, was established on February 17, 1843. Named after Chief Appanoose of the Native American Sauk and Fox tribes, who played a significant role in negotiating an end to the Black Hawk War of 1832, the county was formed as part of the territorial expansion of the United States.
Centerville, the largest city in the county, was designated as the county seat in 1846. The county's origins predominantly stem from coal mining, with small family farms dotting the landscape. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Appanoose County experienced a significant boom in coal production, peaking in 1914 with over 4,000 workers producing 1.6 million tons of coal.
As the coal industry began to decline in the mid-20th century, the county adapted and diversified its economy. Today, it hosts a variety of industries including manufacturing, retail, and agriculture. Appanoose County is also an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with spots like Rathbun Lake, Sharon Bluffs, and Honey Creek offering recreational opportunities like camping, hiking, and fishing.
A fun fact about this region is that Appanoose County was once home to professional baseball player Urban Shocker, who played for the New York Yankees and St. Louis Browns during the 1920s. Shocker ranks among the best pitchers in the history of Major League Baseball and was born in the town of Cleveland (now defunct) in Appanoose County.
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| June 2025 Featured Agent | |
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| Bryan Curtis | from Attain RE |
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