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There are 182 USDA backed residential loans in Chester county with an average loan balance of $104,372. Over 87% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 38 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $107,460. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,603 SqFt. Chester 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 Chester County is roughly 1,518 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Chester County is 6. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Armenia   •   Bascomville   •   Baton Rouge   •   Beckhamville   •   Blackstock   •   Caldwell Crossroad   •   *Chester   •   Cornwell   •   Dinber   •   Edgemoor   •   *Eureka Mill   •   Evans   •   *Fort Lawn   •   *Gayle Mill   •   *Great Falls   •   Knox   •   Lando   •   Landsford   •   Leeds   •   Lewis   •   *Lowrys   •   McKeown   •   Orrs   •   *Richburg   •   Rodman   •   Rossville   •   Rowell   •   Sandy River   •   Smith   •   Wilksburg

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 Chester County.

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Chester County, South Carolina
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Chester County is a richly historical region located in the great state of South Carolina. Established in 1785, it was named after Chester, England, to honor the region's British heritage. The county was originally a part of the larger Camden District but was split off as Chester County during the reorganization of the South Carolina state government. It was one of the original South Carolina counties, and its territory was further carved up over the years to create new counties in the surrounding area, such as Fairfield and Lancaster Counties.

In the early years, Chester County was primarily an agricultural region, with cotton as one of the main cash crops. The fertile land and the availability of water from the Broad and Catawba Rivers made it an ideal location for farming. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, the county experienced significant growth with the arrival of the railroad, which led to the development of textile mills and other industries in the area.

During the American Revolutionary War, several significant battles took place in and around Chester County, such as the Battle of Beckhamville and the Battle of Fishing Creek. The county is known today for its vibrant arts community and numerous festivals, such as the annual Hog on the Hill BBQ Cook-Off, the Chester County Arts Festival, and the Chester County Historical Society Ghost Walk.

A fun fact about Chester County is that it is home to the Landsford Canal State Park, which contains the remains of a 19th-century canal system built to bypass the rocky shoals of the Catawba River. The park also features the world's largest population of the rare rocky shoals spider lily - a beautiful sight when the flowers are in full bloom, usually around May and June.


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