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There are 27 USDA backed residential loans in Washington county with an average loan balance of $99,235. Over 81% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 40 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $104,451. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,567 SqFt. Washington 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 Washington County is roughly 979 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Washington County is 8. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
Start your search for USDA loan eligible properties in the cities of Washington County, NC
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
Albemarle Beach • Beasley • Blount • Cherry • *Creswell • Davenport Forks • Galilee Mission • Hinson • Hoke • Mackeys • Mount Tabor • *Plymouth • Ren • *Roper • Scuppernong • Skinnersville • Wenona
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 Washington County.
Washington County, located in the northeastern part of North Carolina, was established on June 11, 1799, when it was formed from part of Tyrrell County. It was named in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The county seat, Plymouth, was incorporated in 1823 and served as a significant port and trading center along the Roanoke River. Plymouth played a crucial role throughout the 19th century in the timber and cotton industries.
Washington County's history is marked by its involvement in the Civil War. The Battle of Plymouth, fought from April 17-20, 1864, was one of the Confederacy's last major victories in the Eastern Theatre of the war. The Confederate ironclad CSS Albemarle was constructed in a shipyard in Washington County and helped the Confederacy regain control of the Roanoke River during the battle.
A fun fact about Washington County is that it is home to the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge, established in 1990, spans over 110,000 acres and provides a vital habitat for migratory waterfowl, wading birds, and other wildlife species. Pocosin Lakes NWR is also a popular destination for birdwatching, as it is home to one of the largest concentrations of wintering tundra swans and snow geese on the Atlantic Flyway.