Find USDA Eligible Properties in Essex County


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There are 40 USDA backed residential loans in Essex county with an average loan balance of $255,202. Over 92% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 39 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $256,925. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,306 SqFt. Alternate income limits exist to determine loan eligibility in Essex county. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $154,900. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit increases to $204,450.

The size of Essex County is roughly 1,388 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Essex cover 733 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 52.8% of Essex County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Essex County is 1. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Amesbury   •   Amesbury Town   •   Andover   •   Asbury Grove   •   Ballardvale   •   Beach Bluff   •   Beverly   •   *Boxford   •   Boxford Station   •   Brigadoon Village   •   Browns Point   •   Byfield   •   Camp Sea Haven   •   Clifton   •   Cliftondale   •   Curzon Mill   •   Danvers   •   Danvers Center   •   Danversport   •   Derby Wharf   •   Dogtown Commons   •   East Boxford   •   East Parish   •   *Essex   •   Essex Falls   •   Ferncroft   •   Five Pound Island   •   Freshwater Cove Village   •   *Georgetown   •   Glen Mills   •   Gloucester   •   Graceland Park   •   *Groveland   •   Haggetts   •   *Hamilton   •   Hathorne   •   Haverhill   •   Howe   •   *Ipswich   •   Kettle Cove Village   •   Kings Forest   •   Knights Crossing   •   Lands End   •   Lawrence   •   Linebrook   •   Little Nahant   •   Little Neck   •   Lynn   •   Lynnfield   •   Lynnhurst   •   *ManchesterbytheSea   •   Maple Park   •   Marble Ridge Station   •   Marblehead   •   Marblehead Neck   •   Marlboro   •   *Merrimac   •   Merrimac Terrace   •   Merrimacport   •   Methuen Town   •   *Middleton   •   Middleton Colony   •   Mount Vernon Park   •   Nahant   •   *Newbury   •   Newbury Old Town   •   Newburyport   •   North Andover   •   North Andover Center   •   North Saugus   •   Oakland Vale   •   Ocean View   •   Peabody   •   Phillips Point   •   Pigeon Cove   •   Pine Island   •   Pinefield   •   Pleasant Hills   •   Plumbush   •   Proctor   •   Putnamville   •   Raddin Station   •   Rial Side   •   Rings Island   •   Riverdale Station   •   Riverview Landing   •   *Rockport   •   Rocky Neck   •   Rooty Plain   •   *Rowley   •   Salem   •   *Salisbury   •   Salisbury Beach   •   Salisbury Plains   •   Salisbury Point   •   Saugus   •   Shawsheen Heights   •   Shawsheen Village   •   South Byfield   •   South Essex   •   South Georgetown   •   South Groveland   •   South Hamilton   •   South Lynnfield   •   South Middleton   •   Stevens Crossing   •   Swampscott   •   Tapleyville   •   *Topsfield   •   Upper Green   •   *Wenham   •   Wenham Neck   •   West Andover   •   West Boxford   •   West Manchester   •   *West Newbury   •   West Parish   •   West Town Landing   •   Wyoma

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 Essex County.

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Essex County, Massachusetts
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Essex County, located in the northeastern corner of the state of Massachusetts, boasts a rich history that dates back to the early days of the American colonies. Established in 1643, the county was named after the English county of Essex and witnessed rapid development due to its coastal location, which facilitated trade and travel.

Some significant towns in Essex County include Salem, known for the infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials, and Gloucester, whose fishing and maritime industry has attracted settlers for centuries. The latter town is also home to America's oldest working seaport.

The Industrial Revolution brought further growth to cities such as Lawrence and Lynn, which led the way in textile and shoe manufacturing, respectively.

Another significant aspect of Essex County's history is its crucial role in the American Revolutionary War. Local militias from this region played an essential part in the hostilities against British forces, particularly during the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Essex County is also known for its wealth of historical structures, with numerous 17th and 18th-century homes, buildings, and cultural sites that have been preserved due to their significance in American history. The Essex National Heritage Area was established in 1996 to protect the region's historical treasures and natural landscapes.

For a fun fact, Essex County is home to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, which serves as an essential nesting and resting ground for over 300 species of birds, making it a bird watcher's paradise.


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Featured Properties from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Essex County
4R Old County Rd
Rockport, MA

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20 Valley St
Salem, MA

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2 Horne St
Methuen, MA

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575 S Bradford St
North Andover, MA

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