1.0% of Maine is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 04660 is used by homes and businesses in and around Mount Desert, Maine, and covers 89.7 square kilometers. There are no significant geographical USDA loan restrictions within this area.
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Interested in some fun facts and history about Mount Desert, ME?
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Here are some interesting facts about Mount Desert, Maine:
1. Mount Desert Island is the largest island off the coast of Maine and the sixth largest island in the contiguous U.S.
2. The village of Mount Desert was originally known as "Tremont" but was renamed in 1893 to avoid confusion with other towns of the same name.
3. Mount Desert was a popular summer destination for wealthy families in the late 1800s and early 1900s, including the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts.
4. Acadia National Park, which covers a large portion of Mount Desert Island, is one of the most visited national parks in the U.S. and the first national park east of the Mississippi River.
5. The village of Northeast Harbor, located in Mount Desert, was once a thriving fishing village before becoming a summer resort community.
6. Mount Desert is home to the Asticou Azalea Garden, which features over 20 acres of Japanese-style gardens, including a pond, waterfall, and tea house.
The USDA Rural Development staff are dedicated to assisting rural Maine communities through housing, business, and community programs. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans. Rural Development has a State Office located in Bangor, and Area Offices located in Presque Isle, Bangor, Lewiston, and Scarborough.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Maine
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
967 Illinois Avenue Suite 4
Bangor ME 04401-2767
Phone: (207) 990-9160
Fax: (855) 589-1060
TDD/TTY: (207) 942-7331