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There are 1,806 USDA backed residential loans in Kennebec county with an average loan balance of $116,348. Over 87% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 38 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $120,592. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,332 SqFt. Kennebec 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 Kennebec County is roughly 2,463 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Kennebec County is 5. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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*Albion   •   *Augusta   •   Bangs Beach   •   *Belgrade   •   Belgrade Lakes   •   *Benton   •   Benton Falls   •   Benton Station   •   Center Vassalboro   •   *Chelsea   •   *China   •   *Clinton   •   Coles   •   East Benton   •   East Monmouth   •   East Pittston   •   East Vassalboro   •   East Winslow   •   East Winthrop   •   *Farmingdale   •   *Fayette   •   *Gardiner   •   *Hallowell   •   Island Park   •   Kents Hill   •   *Litchfield   •   Litchfield Plains   •   *Manchester   •   Maranacook   •   *Monmouth   •   *Mount Vernon   •   North Augusta   •   North Belgrade   •   North Belgrade Station   •   North Fayette   •   North Monmouth   •   North Pittston   •   North Sidney   •   North Vassalboro   •   North Wayne   •   North Windsor   •   *Oakland   •   Pishon Ferry   •   *Pittston   •   Purgatory   •   *Randolph   •   *Readfield   •   Richmond Mill   •   Ring Hill   •   Riverside   •   *Rome   •   Seaward Mills   •   *Sidney   •   South Albion   •   South China   •   South Monmouth   •   South Vassalboro   •   South Windsor   •   Sturtevant Hill   •   Summerhaven   •   Tacoma   •   Tallwood   •   Togus   •   *Vassalboro   •   *Vienna   •   *Waterville   •   *Wayne   •   Weeks Mills   •   *West Gardiner   •   West Mount Vernon   •   West Sidney   •   West Windsor   •   *Windsor   •   Windsorville   •   Wings Mills   •   *Winslow   •   *Winthrop

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 Kennebec County.

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Kennebec County, Maine
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Kennebec County, located in the great state of Maine, was founded on February 20, 1799, and has a rich historical background. It was formed from portions of Cumberland and Lincoln Counties and named after the Kennebec River, which runs through the area. The river has always played an important role in the county's history, providing a means of transportation and fostering the growth of local industries such as shipbuilding, fishing, and lumber.

One of the earliest settlements in the county was the town of Augusta, which eventually became the state capital in 1827. Kennebec County has been an important center of political and commercial activity ever since. The growth of the county can be attributed to its strategic location along the Kennebec River, which served as an essential trading route and saw the development of various industries, such as textiles and paper mills.

The county also played a significant role during the American Revolution, with some of the area's residents taking part in various battles, such as the Battle of Ticonderoga and the Battle of Saratoga. Additionally, Fort Western, a colonial outpost built in 1754, was located in Augusta and is now considered the oldest surviving wooden fort in New England. This historically significant site has been preserved and serves as a museum that showcases 18th-century life.

A fun fact about Kennebec County is that it is home to the Maine State House, which was designed by renowned architect Charles Bulfinch, who also designed the Massachusetts State House and the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Maine State House, completed in 1832, is known for its stunning granite exterior and beautiful interior craftsmanship.


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