Find USDA Eligible Properties in Jasper County
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* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
*Baxter • Clyde • *Colfax • Galesburg • Goddard • Green Castle • Ira • *Kellogg • Killduff • *Lambs Grove • *Lynnville • Metz • *Mingo• • •
| 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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• *Monroe • Newburg • *Newton • *Oakland Acres • Oswalt • *Prairie City • *Reasnor • *Sully • *Valeria • Vandalia
There are 707 USDA backed residential loans in Jasper county with an average loan balance of $87,008. Over 83% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 36 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $89,090. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,251 SqFt. Jasper 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 Jasper County is roughly 1,898 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Jasper County is 5. 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 Jasper County.
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Jasper County, Iowa
.Jasper County, located in the heart of Iowa, USA, was established on December 21, 1846, and named after Sergeant William Jasper, an American Revolutionary War hero. The county is part of the Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area and spans 733 square miles. Newton serves as the county seat.
Initially, settlers in the county were focused on agriculture and trading, which became easier when the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad made its way through Jasper County in 1866. Coal mining also became an essential part of the county's economy by the late 19th century, with its peak lasting until the 1920s.
One fun fact about Jasper County is the presence of the historical Maytag Corporation headquarters, founded in 1893 in Newton by Frederick Louis Maytag. The company originally manufactured farm equipment and later became famous for its washing machines and other home appliances. Today, even though the headquarters has moved, the Maytag legacy remains an integral part of Jasper County's history.
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| May 2025 Featured Agent | |
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| Jody Lautenbach | from Century 21 Signature Realty |
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