Table of Contents
- What is the VA Loan Limit?
- How to Apply for a VA Home Loan?
- What is the Median Home Price?
- What are the VA Appraisal Fees?
- Do I need Flood Insurance?
- How do I learn about Property Taxes?
- What is the Population?
- What are the major cities?
- About Archuleta County
- Veteran Information
- Apply for a VA Home Loan
- VA Approved Condos
FAQ
What is the VA Loan Limit?
2021 VA Home Loan Limit: $0 down payment up to $5,000,000* (subject to lender limits) /2 open VA loans at one time $548,250 (Call 877-432-5626 for details).
How to Apply for a VA Home Loan?
This is a quick look at how to apply for a VA home loan in Archuleta county. For a more detailed overview of the VA home loan process, check out our complete guide on how to apply for a VA home loan. Here, we’ll go over the general steps to getting a VA home loan and point out some things to pay attention to in Archuleta County. If you have any questions, you can call us at VA HLC and we’ll help you get started.
- Get your Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- Give us a call at (877) 432-5626 and we’ll get your COE for you.
- Are you applying for a refinance loan? Check out our complete guide to VA Refinancing.
- Get pre-approved, to get pre-approved for a loan, you’ll need:
- Previous two years of W2s
- Most recent 30 days paystubs or LES (active duty)
- Most recent 60 days bank statements
- Landlord and HR/Payroll Department contact info
- Find a home
- We can help you check whether the home is in one of the Archuleta County flood zones
- Get the necessary inspections
- Termite inspection: required
- Well or septic inspections needed, if applicable
- Get the home appraised
- We can help you find a VA-Certified appraiser in Archuleta County and schedule the process
- Construction loan note: Construction permit/appraisal info
- Building permit
- Elevation certificate
- Lock in your interest rates
- Pro tip: Wait until the appraisal lock in your loan rates. If it turns out you need to make repairs, it can push your closing back. Then you can get stuck paying rate extension fees.
- Close the deal and get packing!
- You’re ready to go.
What is the Median Home Price?
As of April 31, 2021, the median home value for Archuleta County is $353,337. In addition, the median household income for residents of the County is $__.
How much are the VA Appraisal Fees?
- Single-Family: $750.
- Individual Condo: $775.
- Manufactured Homes: $800.
- 2-4 Unit Multi-Family: $950.
- Appraisal Turnaround Times: 7 days.
Do I need Flood Insurance?
- The VA requires properties are required to have flood insurance if they are in a Special Flood Hazard Area.
- Areas prone to flooding are located around the San Juan River, the Stollsteimer Creek, and the Piedra River.
How do I learn about Property Taxes?
- Natalie Woodruff is the Archuleta County tax assessor. Her office is located at 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, Colorado 81147 or by calling (970) 264-8310.
- The state of Colorado offers Coloradoans the opportunity to be eligible for the Property Tax, Rent, Heat Credit Rebate (PTC Rebate). Some basic requirements are that applicants live in Colorado for at least one year, be 65 years or older, or the surviving spouse of 58 years of age, or a disabled person. Income and expenses will guide how much is given in the rebate.
What is the Population?
- The County’s population of 14,029 is 76% White, 18% Hispanic, and 3.4% American Indian.
- Most county residents are between 18 and 65 years old, with 17% under 18 years old and 27% older than 65.
- In total, the County has about 5,858 households, with an average of 2.2 people per household.
What are the major cities?
The County has one town, Pagosa Springs, which also serves as the county seat.
About Archuleta County
Archuleta County, Colorado, was established in 1885 from parts of Conejos County and was named after Antonio Don Archuleta, a former member of the Colorado Senate from 1876 to 1887. The County was originally home to the Anasazi people who lived in the area hundreds of years before European arrival, with archeological evidence pointing to the area being lived in by earlier people until about 1125 AD.
In modern times, the County is a small town with a small population and an economy where most residents have jobs in the Retail, Construction, and Educational Service industries. With most residents working in the management, sales, and construction occupations.
The County is home to one school district, Archuleta County School District No. 50-JT. This school district has a total of four schools and about 1,706 students every year. Schools in the County have the advantage that the student to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 on average, enabling teachers to have a more personalized curriculum for students to perform better.
In addition to schools, the County is also home to several other educational institutions like the Pagosa Springs History Museum, Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum, and Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad & Museum. Visitors to these places can learn about the County’s culture and history.
Furthermore, Archuleta County is home to some beautiful vistas available by visiting one of the many campgrounds available. These parks are the beautiful Williams Creek Reservoir, Navajo State Park, and Pagosa Riverside Campground. These places are great for backpacking and reaching some solitude with beautiful scenery.
Veteran Information
The County is currently home to 1,254 veterans.
- County Veteran Assistance Information
- Archuleta County Veterans Service Office – 451 Hot Springs Blvd. Pagosa Springs, CO 81147.
VA Home Loan Information
- For more information about VA Home Loans and how to apply, click here.
- If you meet the VA’s eligibility requirements, you will be able to enjoy some of the best government-guaranteed home loans available.
- VA loans can finance the construction of a property. However, the property must be owned and prepared for construction as the VA cannot ensure vacant land loans.
VA Approved Condos
| Name (ID): ASPEN WOOD CONDOMINIUM (003184) Address: 247 DAVIS CUP DR PAGOSA SPRINGS CO 81147 ARCHULETA Status: Accepted Without Conditions Request Received Date: 03/04/2019 Review Completion Date: 03/13/2019 |
| Name (ID): LAKEVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUMS (003083) Address: 578 LAKESIDE DRIVE PAGOSA SPRINGS CO 81147 ARCHULETA Status: Accepted Without Conditions Request Received Date: 07/16/2017 Review Completion Date: 07/18/2017 |
| Name (ID): PINONWOOD (003204) Address: 164 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE PAGOSA SPRINGS CO 81147 ARCHULETA Status: Accepted Without Conditions Request Received Date: 06/17/2019 Review Completion Date: 07/11/2019 |
| Name (ID): TWIN PINES (003138) Address: 282 EAST GOLF PLACE PAGOSA SPRINGS CO 81147 ARCHULETA Status: Accepted Without Conditions Request Received Date: 07/25/2018 Review Completion Date: 08/20/2018 |
