2021 $0 down, VA home loan limit for Bureau County is $548,250.
Located in northern Illinois, Bureau County provides scenic locations, exciting community events, and the friendliest people around. The county was officially created from a portion of Putnam County in 1837. Bureau County has many cities, villages, and townships, each with a flavor all their own. The Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park, which provides some of the best views in Illinois, is partly located in Bureau County. The Big Bureau Creek provides the county with many opportunities for aquatic activities. The total population of Bureau County is 33,840, including a veteran population of 2,803.
Hennepin Canal State Park is a great place to visit if you are looking to enjoy a day outdoors. The canal itself is on the National Register of Historic Places and was built as a connection from Illinois to Mississippi. The park offers many opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, biking, and much more! For avid hunters, there are several areas in Hennepin Canal State Park that allow bird hunting. Wild turkey and waterfowl are numerous in the park. The many different species of plants and animals make Hennepin Canal State Park a great place for exploration.
If you are a fan of water activities, then you have to visit Big Bureau Creek, which is where Bureau County got its name. The creek is 73 miles long and is one of the best places in Illinois for boating, canoeing, and kayaking. The many species of fish make Big Bureau Creek an excellent location for fishermen. If you are interested in camping, then there are several camping locations along Big Bureau Creek.
Bureau County has something for everyone! Warnecke Woods is a great place to learn about the local flora and fauna. Warnecke Woods is home to some of the most beautiful and interesting species of flowers. Another interesting place to visit is Witness Tree. The 250-year-old Bur Oak stands at 14 feet tall and is a popular tourist destination. In the early 19th century, Witness Tree was used a meeting place for Potawatomi Indian Tribes. McCune San Prairie is another location with a diversity of plant and animal life. If you love exploring and the outdoors, then Bureau County is the perfect place for you!
Bureau County hosts many annual festivals that are fun and exciting for people of all ages. The most popular festival is the Homestead Festival. The festival features many contests, a car show, music acts, and much more! The food vendors at the Homestead Festival provide some of the most delicious food in Illinois. Other festivals held in Bureau County include Festival 56 and the Bureau County Fair.
Veterans living in Bureau County have several medical and resource centers located nearby. Property tax exemption eligibility, disability compensation, and healthcare benefits are just a few of the benefits offered to veterans living in Illinois. The median housing cost in Bureau County is $101,200, and the median household income is $48,977.
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Bureau County Property Search
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For help finding a real estate agent or for an updated list of VA-approved properties in Bureau County, call VA Home Loan Centers at 888-573-4496.
Bureau County Condo Search
There are not currently any VA-approved condos located in Bureau County. For help obtaining condo approval on almost any condo, click here.
VFW Posts
Post 4323 Princeton Post
1549 W Peru St
Princeton, IL 61356-8829
United States
Phone: (815) 872-1171
Meeting Location & Time
1549 W Peru St
Princeton, IL 61356-8829
United States
7:00 PM 1st Wednesday
Quartermaster: Hector Gomez
Commander: Vernon Sondgeroth
Post 6634 Wyanet Post
214 E Main St
Wyanet, IL 61379
United States
Phone: (815) 699-2275
Meeting Location & Time
214 E Main St
Wyanet, IL 61379
United States
730 pm 4th Monday
Quartermaster: Robert Oloffson
Commander: Ralph Anderson
Post 4602 Depue Post
PO Box 289
Depue, IL 61322-0289
United States
Phone: (815) 447-2460
Meeting Location & Time
202 W 1st Street
Depue, IL 61322
United States
7:00 PM 2nd Tuesday
Quartermaster: George Bryant
Commander: Scott Quesse
Post 3666 Piercy-Ward Post
422 E Erie St
Spring Valley, IL 61362
United States
Phone: (815) 228-8846
Meeting Location & Time
215 E Cleveland St
Spring Valley, IL 61362-2135
United States
6:00 PM 2nd Wednesday
Quartermaster: John Bogatitus
Commander: James Taylor
Maximum VA Appraisal Fees Allowable in Bureau County
- Single Family: $420
- Mukti Family: $550
- Individual Condo: $425
- Manufactured: $425
- Repair Inspection: $100
Links
- Illinois VA Loan Information: https://www.vahomeloancenters.org/illinois-va-home-loan-limit/
- VA Loan Information by State: https://www.vahomeloancenters.org/va-loan-limit-maximum-va-loan-amount/
