browse list of realtors working in Forest County
Forest county has 1 usdaproperties.com realtor ready to help with your search!
August 2024 Featured Agent | |
---|---|
ERA Richmond | from ERA Richmond Real Estate Service |
There are 16 USDA backed residential loans in Forest county with an average loan balance of $76,912. Over 87% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 37 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $75,981. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,475 SqFt. Forest 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 Forest County is roughly 1,118 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Forest County is 9. 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 Forest County, PA
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
Balltown • Blue Jay • Brookston • Byromtown • Clarington • Cook Tomb • Crystal Springs • Dawson Run • Dunring • East Hickory • Endeavor • Gilfoyle • Golinza • Guitonville • Hottelville • Iron City • Kellettville • Lamonaville • Little Hickory • Lynch • *Marienville • Mayburg • McCrays • Minister • Muzette • Neilltown • Parrish • Penoke • Pigeon • Porkey • Redclyffe • Roses • Stewart Run • *Tionesta • Tionesta Station • Truemans • Trunkeyville • West Hickory • Whig Hill • Yellow Hammer
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 Forest County.
Forest County is located in the northwestern region of the great state of Pennsylvania. Established on April 11, 1848, it was created from parts of Jefferson County and was named in honor of its extensive forests. The county seat is the borough of Tionesta.
The history of Forest County dates back centuries when Native American tribes, like the Seneca and Iroquois, lived and hunted on this land. European settlers arrived in the region during the 18th and 19th centuries. The lumber industry was an essential part of Forest County's development, and it experienced a lumber boom in the late 19th century as the availability of timber resources attracted lumbermen and their families.
Forest County also saw an oil boom in the late 19th century, when oil drilling derricks sprouted up across the area. The county's growth during this period was rapid, with both industries notably shaping its economy and social fabric.
One fun fact about Forest County is that it is home to the Allegheny National Forest, which boasts over 500,000 acres of pristine forest scattered with trails, campsites, and diverse wildlife. The forest is well-known for its beautiful fall foliage, making it a popular destination for tourists during the autumn months.