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September 2024 Featured Agent | |
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Pat Gallup | from Artisan Real Estate Associates |
There are 27 USDA backed residential loans in Columbia county with an average loan balance of $147,045. Over 77% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 40 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $148,279. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,472 SqFt. Columbia 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 Columbia County is roughly 2,262 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Columbia 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 Columbia County, WA
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
Alto • Baileysburg • Covello • *Dayton • Delaney • Dumas • Huntsville • Jackson • Long • Marengo • McKay • Menoken • Mountain Home Park • Mountain Top • Patit • Powers • Relief • Ronan • *Starbuck • Tucannon • Turner • Varna • Whetstone
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 Columbia County.
Columbia County, located in the southeastern part of the great state of Washington, was established on November 11, 1875. The county was named in honor of the Columbia River, which in turn was named after the American ship, Columbia Rediviva, captained by Robert Gray in 1792. The county seat is Dayton, which was founded in 1871 and incorporated in 1881, and serves as the main hub for the county's activities and events.
The region was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, such as the Palouse and the Nez Perce. The first Europeans to visit the area were members of the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805-1806. In the mid-19th century, the area began to attract fur traders and missionaries, and later, in the 1860s, gold was discovered nearby, leading to a sizable influx of settlers.
Columbia County's economy has historically been driven by agriculture, mainly wheat and livestock, but has also been supported by industries like logging, mining, and railroads. The development of hydroelectric dams along the Snake River in the 20th century improved irrigation, providing a boost to farming in the area.
The county is characterized by picturesque landscapes, including rolling hills and fertile farmlands, and has a rich cultural heritage. The local small towns offer a range of events and attractions, from history museums to art festivals.
Fun Fact: Columbia County is home to the oldest working courthouse in the state of Washington, which was built in 1887. This charming, red brick courthouse still functions as the center of local government and justice, and even retains its original clock tower.