browse list of realtors working in Portage County
Portage county has 3 usdaproperties.com realtors ready to help with your search!
July 2024 Featured Agents | |
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Ryan Shaffer | from EXP Realty LLC |
Karen Richardson | from Keller Williams Citywide |
Reed Havel | from RE/MAX Traditions |
Start your search for USDA loan eligible properties in the cities of Portage County, OH
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
*Atwater • Atwater Center • Augerburg • *Aurora • Black Horse • Brady Lake • Brimfield • Brimfield Station • Campbellsport • Charlestown • Deerfield • Diamond • Drakesburg • Earlville • Edinburg • Freedom • Freedom Station • *Garrettsville • *Hiram • Hiram Rapids • Industry • Jeddoe • Kent • Mahoning • *Mantua • Mantua Center • McClintocksburg • Mishler • Moran • Nelson • North Benton Station • Pritchard • Randolph • Ravenna • Rootstown • Saint Joseph • Shalersville • Silo • *Streetsboro • Suffield • *Sugar Bush Knolls • Twin Lakes • Wayland • *Windham • Yale
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 Portage County.
Portage County is located in the northeastern part of the great state of Ohio. Established on June 7, 1807, the county was named after the portage path used by Native Americans, which connected the Cuyahoga and Tuscarawas rivers. The county spans a total area of approximately 507 square miles, and its current county seat is the city of Ravenna.
The area was initially inhabited by multiple indigenous tribes such as the Lenape (Delaware), Miami, Shawnee, and Iroquois. Later, it was settled by European pioneers, primarily from Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York. The Connecticut Land Company played a major role in settlement and development by founding several townships in the Connecticut Western Reserve, an area that included present-day Portage County.
Portage County played a significant role in the American Civil War, as it was home to several regiments connected to the Union army. The abolition movement was also strong here, and the county became a key stop on the Underground Railroad for runaway slaves seeking freedom in the 19th century.
Throughout the years, the county has maintained ties to its agricultural roots, with diverse industries, such as manufacturing and education, shaping the area's development as well.
As for a fun fact, Portage County is home to the Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park, which offers visitors a unique chance to explore scenic rock formations, sandstone ledges, cliffs, and waterfalls that date back millions of years. This geological wonder is popular for nature enthusiasts and offers various outdoor activities, including hiking and picnicking.