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August 2024 Featured Agent | |
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Tiffany Alder-Bown | from Sanpete Valley Realty |
There are 323 USDA backed residential loans in Sevier county with an average loan balance of $132,266. Over 71% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 36 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $133,466. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,349 SqFt. Sevier 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 Sevier County is roughly 4,967 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Sevier 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 Sevier County, UT
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
*Annabella • *Aurora • Austin • Belknap • Burrville • *Central Valley • *Elsinore • *Glenwood • Gramse • *Joseph • Kema • *Koosharem • Lakeside Resort • *Monroe • Prattsville • *Redmond • *Richfield • *Salina • Sevier • *Sigurd • Venice • Vermillion • Whipup
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 Sevier County.
Sevier County, located in the central part of Utah, was formed on January 16, 1865, and named after the Sevier River which flows through the region. The river itself was named after John Sevier, a pioneer and early political leader. The county area was initially inhabited by Native American tribes, primarily the Fremont people and later the Ute tribe.
European settlement in the region began in the early to mid-19th century as the Mormon pioneers led by Brigham Young arrived in the area. The pioneers began to establish settlements, with Richfield becoming the county seat in 1864. Over the years, other communities were established in the region, and agriculture, mining, and livestock ranching became the primary economic activities. One notable mining endeavor in the late 19th century was the Kimberly Gold Mining District, which contributed to the economic growth of the area.
Today, Sevier County is known for its picturesque landscapes, which include Fishlake National Forest, Capitol Reef National Park, and the Great Basin. A significant part of the county is dedicated to farming and ranching, with crops such as alfalfa and barley, and livestock including cattle and sheep being prevalent.
A fun fact about Sevier County is that it is home to the historic Cove Fort, a fortification built around 1867 by the early Mormon pioneers. Cove Fort is the only fort built in the 19th century in the United States that still stands, and you can visit this site today for a glimpse into the life of the settlers who helped shape the history of the region.