If you’re looking for USDA homes for sale you’re probably wondering what the requirements are, and where eligible homes are located in the greater Raleigh/Durham area. See below for more information and don't worry - you don’t have to work in agriculture to qualify!
The USDA Home Loan program originated to help finance homes in designated rural areas by providing guarantees to lenders to protect against buyer defaults. Standard 30-year mortgage rates and 100% financing make these homes accessible to low and moderate-income buyers who may not otherwise be able to purchase a home.
USDA loans are available for properties that meet specific requirements (rural location, safety and health standards) and buyers who fall within the guidelines for credit score and income. And although the “rural area” requirement excludes the metropolitan cities of the Triangle area - Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill - we do have semi-urban and rural areas close by that are eligible.
There are three different types of USDA loans available to homebuyers.
Homes eligible for USDA loans have stringent guidelines for eligibility. The homes must be geographically located within a Rural Development area and be owner-occupied and a private residence.
Based on verifiable income sources, loan amounts are determined on a case-by-case basis by the banks. For most USDA Guaranteed loans, there is no official upper limit on the loans. In some of the semi-rural areas near Raleigh, there are USDA-eligible homes being built and priced around $500k.
For USDA Direct loans, the limit on loans is $336,000 (2022) but the amount varies around the country in consideration of areas where home prices are substantially higher.
Applicants for USDA home loans must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
In addition to being within a specific “rural area,” the home must also be an owner-occupied private residence. Although the properties cannot be income-producing or second homes, they can be of varying types: new construction, manufactured homes, condos, townhomes, or modular homes.
This handy USDA calculator helps you pinpoint the upper-income limit for the state and county you’re considering.
Interest rates can be as low as 1% for these loans when supplemented with other payment assistance options. As of February 1, 2023, the current interest rate for USDA Direct loans is 4.00% for low-income and very low-income borrowers.
Closing costs for a USDA loan are typically 2% – 6% of the home’s purchase price, and USDA does allow seller concessions up to 6% of the sales price. Some lenders roll over closing costs into the overall loan, so no money is due at closing.
Beyond the standard 30-year loan, some provisions allow for a 33-year payback period, or even 38 years in certain circumstances.
You can find good information and specific details here on the USDA program in NC.
The top-level benefits of a USDA home loan are summarized above but include:
In addition to these benefits, here are a few other program benefits that many people don’t know.
There are USDA eligible homes for sale throughout the greater Raleigh area including some in Zebulon, Wendell, Clayton, Smithfield, Oxford, Louisburg and other surrounding towns. The USDA home loan program can be an excellent fit for you if you meet the qualifications. It can be complicated though, so it’s helpful to have an experienced realtor guide you through the process. We would be happy to help, and if you want to know how to find homes that qualify for USDA loans, check our listings below or contact us today!
For the homes below, please verify with us prior to placing a USDA financed offer.
Offer has been accepted and is now subject to the 10 day upset bid period (started 9/11) and court approval. Continued showings ok. 2 bedroom, 1 bath fixer. This home ne...
Country home with 3 BR, 1 BA, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen. Located near Louisburg, Spring Hope, Zebulon. Quick commute to Knightdale, Rocky Mount, Wilson.
No Restrictions & no city taxes, bring your boats, work vehicles and pets! Country Living at its best, yet still close to stores and only 30 mins drive to Raleigh! Ranch ...
Is it new construction? No, but almost! This "redone ranch" has undergone a major transformation- inside and out. Be the lucky buyer who enjoys this remarkable renovation...
Escape to the tranquility of this beautiful country ranch-style single-family home, situated on nearly an acre of land. This inviting property boasts three bedrooms and o...
Beautifully updated home in Louisburg! New flooring throughout the home, new paint and new light fixtures. Granite countertops in the kitchen with brand new stainless ste...
Ranch style 3 bedroom/2 bath home in Timberlake, NC! Open living room that leads to a large kitchen with walk in pantry. Primary suite has double vanities, garden tub and...
Welcome to this exquisite property nestled on a generous .7-acre plot, where we have an amazing price improvment! Prepare to be captivated by the charm and allure of this...
Back on the market at no fault of the sellers! This charming Ranch has 3 Bedrooms and 2 full baths. The kitchen features a brand-new s/s refrigerator and a peninsula that...
Ready to move into home in downtown Creedmoor. Showings begin 8/24. Fresh landscaping, new HVAC 1/23, fresh paint in bedrooms.New flooring 2020, beautiful hardwoods in LR...
Great Oxford downtown location! This beautiful 1950's brick 3B/1Ba ranch on a .46 acre lot, with an adjacent .88 acre lot is a perfect starter home with plenty of potenti...
Check out the amazing transformation of a 1901 cottage located in Oxford, walkable to downtown. This adorable home has been completely remodeled from top to bottom! You w...
JUST LISTED WITH 2-10 HOME WARRANTY!!! Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch home LOCATED NEAR THE GATE. Enjoy the front and back porches, beautiful landscape, and fenced...
Welcome to this charming historic home situated on sprawling 1.3 acres. This property offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history in a idyllic location. The hom...
Charming 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home boast an enticing bend of classic design and modern convenience. Original hardwood floors that exude warmth and character as well as dura...
Conveniently located to I-85, and downtown Oxford. This mostly brick ranch, with a beautiful shaded lot, offers so much: Flat ceilings throughout. Bonus room with origina...
Endless Possibilities! Home on 3.45 acres. Includes store and grill building. Also has a large detached garage 24x36(formerly Berea Fire Station). Also has another detac...
Charming, updated, move-in ready home just 1 mile from the center of Pittsboro. Nice kitchen with granite countertops, upgraded appliances and cabinets. Updated fixtures ...
Very Private! BEAUTIFUL 3 bed, 2 bath home in the incredibly sought after Resort Community Lake Royale! Home is on a corner lot with privacy on all sides with beautiful h...
Charming Updated Home in the Heart of Downtown Louisburg! This Victorian-style 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Home is Move-in Ready featuring Remodeled Kitchen & Baths. Large Kitchen...
Charming 1960s Ranch Home with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths Welcome to this timeless gem, a well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch-style home nestled in a peaceful neighb...
Beautiful Ranch Home Located In Sought After Lake Royale Subdivision. Kitchen Features Island w/Breakfast Bar, Pendant Lighting, Refrigerator. Large Family Room w/Arched ...
Brick Ranch situated on one acre within a serene and charming location in Oxford. Meticulously kept by its sole owner, this home boasts stunning landscaping. The property...
Country living in the growing Pittsboro community. 1940's farmhouse that was renovated in 2015 with an eye toward keeping the character of the original home with the knot...
$1,500 Builder Credit Offered. New Construction close to downtown Oxford and I-85 Exit. Open Living area on Main floor! Quality Custom Kitchen cabinets with Granite Tops...
Country living at it's finest!! Convenient to NC-98 and US-401. This 3 bed, 1 bath home will check off all of your boxes! Located on almost 2 acres, newly renovated in 20...
Beautiful ranch in Lake Royale. Graciously laid out three bedrooms and two full baths with ample closets in all bedrooms! Master suite boasts walk in closet, en-suite, se...
Gorgeous renovated home with a classic look. Open space common living area. High-end kitchen with an island, a pantry, loads of cabinets, and tons of granite counter sp...
Welcome home to the very popular Penwell Plan in our Lake Royale community! Entering through the Foyer, you will fall in love with the 9ft ceilings and Revwood Hardwood l...
Welcome Home to this adorable 3 bd, 2 ba, 1300 sq ft, move in ready home in Louisburg NC. This parade of homes silver package winner, is equipped with stainless steel app...
Gorgeous home in the heart of Louisburg, with vaulted living room ceilings and plenty of natural light. The living space is very open while having a first floor master an...
Sweet home in absolutely fabulous location just across from Bynum Village and close to the Haw River! This 3 bedroom 1.5 bath is private, on over an acre and surrounded b...
Beautiful 3BR/2BA RANCH Home on Large 1.3 Acre Lot! NEW Interior Paint (2023)! NEW Carpet (2023)! NEW Vinyl Floors (2023)! Bright & Open Floor Plan! LR w/Ceiling Fan, Cro...
New Construction close to downtown Oxford and I-85 Exit. Open Living area on Main floor! Quality Custom Kitchen cabinets with Granite Tops. Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring on...
Welcome to your dream rural retreat! Nestled on a generous 1.8acre lot, this charming 4-bed, 2-bath home offers a serene and peaceful setting that's perfect for those see...
Charm and character in abundance in this lovely one-level home. 9 and 10 ft ceilings, custom kitchen cabinets with brand new Quartz countertops and Dual Fuel 5 burner na...
BACK ON MARKET! NO FAULT OF SELLERS! (Buyers did not inspect)This is how to live COUNTRY! Nestled on 2 Acres on a Private Road, this beauty sits conveniently between Pitt...
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BUYER CAN MAKE SELECTIONS! ASK ABOUT OUR FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM! 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE! RANCH PLAN! Luxury Hardwood Style Flooring & Cathedral Ceilings! Kitchen...
Opportunity to Choose Design Selections at Mungo Design Center in Apex! Office w/French Doors on Main Level! Terrific Kitchen w/7' Island, Granite CTops & Pantry! Great R...
SOUTHERN CHARM HOBBY FARM! Country living with added extras! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths brick ranch on 5 partially fenced acres. A white picket fence adorns the road frontage...
HOME IS COMPLETE! DONT WAIT! MOVE IN READY! New Construction Custom Home in Popular Lake Royale Subdivision! 3Bedroom/ 2, Bath, Split Bedroom Open Floorplan, Kitchen with...
This lovely split bedroom ranch-style home offers comfortable living space, all situated on a spacious, flat 1.05 acre lot, providing ample room for recreation. The fami...
Wonderful water view home on a wonderfully landscaped corner lot. Front door opens to a beautiful 2 story foyer, large kitchen with dining room, master on the main, bonus...
Great ranch plan with a 2 car front entry garage & a covered front porch. Hardwood floors through the foyer, dining room, kitchen, & living room. Open foyer & formal dini...
Office w/ French Doors on Main Level! Hardwood-Style Flooring on Main Level! Terrific Kitchen w/ 6 Foot Island, Cstm Cabs w/ Crown, Granite CTops, Subway Tile Backsplash,...
Cul-de-Sac Home Site! Office w/ French Doors and Data Wiring on Main Level! Terrific Kitchen w/ 7 Foot Island, "Flagstone" Birch Cabs, Granite CTops, Tile Backsplash, SS ...
OWNER FINANCING!!!! Let's Play GOLF!!!! OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE with $15K-$20K down. The home is located on an almost 1/2 acre lot at Lake Royale "River" Golf Course. T...
New Construction home in resort community of Lake Royale. This is one story living at it's finest. Thoughtfully laid out split bedroom plan with walk in closets in all ...
Guest Suite on Main Level! Hardwood-Style Flooring Through Main Level! Kitchen: 10 Foot Island, Stone Gray Cabs w/ Crown, Granite CTops, Tile Backsplash, SS Appliances, P...
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Custom Built by Ken Harvey Homes! Huge Rocking Chair Front Porch! 7" Wide Plank Waterproof/Scratch Resistant LVP Floors Thru Main Living! Kit: Custom "Graphite" Painted C...
Guest Suite on Main Level! Hardwood-Style Floors on Main Level! Terrific Kitchen w/ 10 Foot Island, Cstm Cabs, Granite CTops, Tile Backsplash, SS Appliances, Pendant Ligh...
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Currently under construction with an anticipated mid-September 2023 completion, this new home invites you to shape enduring memories. Its fusion of elegance and comfort m...
Experience the quintessence of modern luxury living in this stunning property located just 40 minutes from Raleigh within the prestigious Lake Royale 24/7 gated community...
Primary Suite on Main Level! Luxury Vinyl Plank Floors Thru Main Living! Terrific Kitchen w/ Peninsula Island, Cstm Cabs, Granite CTops, Subway Tile Backsplash, Pendant L...
Custom Built by Ken Harvey Homes! Custom Built by Ken Harvey Homes! Rocking Chair Front Porch! Wide Plank Waterproof LVP & Crown Thru Main Living! Kitchen: SteelGrey Cabs...
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2023 PARADE HOME! Custom Built by Ken Harvey Homes! Huge Rocking Chair Front Porch! 7" Wide Plank Waterproof/Scratch Resistant LVP Floors Thru Main Living! Kit: Custom "T...
Come see this very rare opportunity for a 4 bedroom first floor master home in the amazing Lake Royale neighborhood! Enhanced Vinyl floorthroughout the first floor common...
ASK ABOUT OUR FIRST TIME BUYERS PROGRAM! 100% Financing Available! Custom Built by Ken Harvey Homes! Huge Rocking Chair Front Porch! Wide Plank Waterproof LVP Floors & Cr...
Long driveway leads to your perfect ranch in the woods. This open floor plan home has double bathroom in the master along with double doors that opens up to a covered por...
High Quality Premier Builder,3 BR, 2.5 BA, Gorgeous 1st Floor Master Suite, large 2 Car Gar. Many details other builders overlook: Gutter Guards, Fridge Conveys, 2x6 cons...
Step into the epitome of elegance and modern comfort in this stunning residence, where every detail meets high-quality standards in structural design and top-notch finish...
High Quality Premier Builder,3 BR, 2.5 BA, Gorgeous 1st Floor Master Suite, large 2 Car Gar. Many details other builders overlook: Gutter Guards, Fridge Conveys, 2x6 cons...
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High Quality Premier Builder, Just Finished, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Gorgeous 1st Floor Master Suite, large 2 Car Gar. Many details other builders overlook: 2x6 construction, 30-ye...
Office w/ French Doors on Main Level! Hardwood-Style Flooring Thru Main Level! Kitchen w/ 7 Foot Island, Cstm Birch Cabs, Granite CTops, SS Appliances, Subway Tile Backsp...
Breathtaking cabin will transport you back in time. Enjoy the simple pleasures of nature on this over 1 acre gardeners paradise, full of native and exotic plantings and ...
Custom Built by Ken Harvey Homes w/Huge Rocking Chair Front Porch! Opens into Dramatic Open Concept Kitchen, DiningRm & FamilyRm w/Fireplace, StainedMantle & ShiplapAccen...
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4 bedroom home with a finished & heated BASEMENT on a large fenced back yard in Golden Pond! The large basement (with inside & outside entrances) features bedroom, full b...
Office w/French Doors on Main Level! Terrific Kitchen w/Island, Ctsm Cabinets, Granite CTops, Tile Backsplash, SS Appliances, Pendant Lights & Pantry! Separate Dining Roo...
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