Find USDA Eligible Properties in Sibley County
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* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
*Arlington • Assumption • *Gaylord • *Gibbon • *Green Isle • *Henderson • Jessenland • *New Auburn • New Rome • Rush River • *Winthrop
There are 181 USDA backed residential loans in Sibley county with an average loan balance of $107,375. Over 80% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $103,282. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,293 SqFt. Alternate income limits exist to determine loan eligibility in Sibley county. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $92,600. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit increases to $122,250.
The size of Sibley County is roughly 1,554 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Sibley County is 4. 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 loan eligible properties in Sibley County.
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Sibley County, Minnesota
.Sibley County is located in the southern region of the great state of Minnesota. It was established on March 5, 1853, and named in honor of Henry Hastings Sibley, a prominent pioneer, fur trader, and the first governor of Minnesota. The county's formation is tied to the larger historical context of westward expansion and settlement in the United States during the mid-19th century.
The original inhabitants of the area were the Dakota, an Indigenous American tribe who lived and traveled throughout the region. European-American settlers began moving into the area during the 1850s, attracted by the fertile land and opportunities brought by the Homestead Act of 1862. The majority of these settlers were of German, Irish, Swedish, and Norwegian descent, and their influence on the region's culture is still felt today.
Agriculture has played a significant role in Sibley County's history, with farmland making up a large portion of the county's landscape. The fertile land provided a perfect foundation for the growth of crops such as wheat, corn, oats, barley, and potatoes. Over time, dairy farming also became a significant part of the county's agricultural heritage.
Sibley County has several small towns nestled within its boundaries, including its county seat, Gaylord. Gaylord holds a unique annual event called "Eggstravaganza," which boasts the world's largest egg/ostrich egg hunt with around 300,000 candy- and prize-filled eggs.
In addition to agricultural history and heritage events, Sibley County offers visitors and residents charming town squares, picturesque parks, trails, and recreational areas that showcase the natural beauty of the region.
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