Find USDA Eligible Properties in Dakota County


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December 2024 Featured Agents
Michael Kootsikas   from   Northstar Real Estate Associates
Ryan ONeill   from   The Minnesota Real Estate Team
Charlie LeFebvre   from   Coldwell Banker Realty
Amina Ali   from   Coldwell Banker Realty

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There are 58 USDA backed residential loans in Dakota county with an average loan balance of $183,324. Over 84% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 34 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $178,796. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,239 SqFt. Alternate income limits exist to determine loan eligibility in Dakota county. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $108,550. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit increases to $143,300.

The size of Dakota County is roughly 1,517 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Dakota cover 773 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 51.0% of Dakota County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Dakota County is 1. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Apple Valley   •   Burnsville   •   Castle Rock   •   Coates   •   Deer Park   •   Eagan   •   Empire   •   Etter   •   Eureka Center   •   Farmington   •   *Hampton   •   Hastings   •   Inver Grove Heights   •   Lakeville   •   Lilydale   •   Mendota   •   Mendota Heights   •   *Miesville   •   *New Trier   •   Nininger   •   Orchard Garden   •   *Randolph   •   Rich Valley   •   Rosemount   •   Sedil   •   South Saint Paul   •   Sunfish Lake   •   *Vermillion   •   Waterford   •   Wescott   •   West Saint Paul

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 Dakota County.

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Dakota County, Minnesota
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Dakota County is located in the southeastern part of the state of Minnesota and is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area. Established on October 27, 1849, it is one of the state's oldest counties, and it derived its name from the Dakota Sioux tribe that inhabited the area for centuries.

The region has a rich and diverse history, starting from the Native American settlements to European explorations and settlements in the 17th and 18th centuries. At that time, the land was primarily used for farming and fur trading. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the area witnessed significant growth due to the booming logging industry and the arrival of the railroad.

In 1851, the Treaty of Mendota was signed between the Dakota Sioux and the United States government, forcibly pushing the Dakota Sioux people from their ancestral land in the southeastern part of Minnesota Territory. This eventually led to the Dakota War of 1862, a violent conflict between the settlers and the native tribe over broken treaty promises.

Today, Dakota County is the third-most populous county in the state of Minnesota, with a diverse population and vibrant communities. The county offers an array of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities to its residents.

Fun Fact: The stunning Lebanon Hills Regional Park, located in Dakota County, contains more than 2,000 acres of hilly terrain, picturesque lakes, and miles of trails, providing visitors with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, canoeing, and camping.


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Featured Properties from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Dakota County
7470 Upper 167th Ct W
Lakeville, MN

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1367 Windy Rdg
Mendota, MN

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13142 Evermoor Pkwy
Apple Valley, MN

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121 Poplar St W
South Saint Paul, MN

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