The 2021 $0 down, VA home loan limit for Gates County is $548,250.
Located on the northern edge of North Carolina, Gates County is in proximity to the beautiful Virginia Beach. Home to the Great Dismal Swamp and Merchants Millpond State Park, Gates County is the perfect place for those that love nature. Gates County has a strong education system, great for those with children or young adults. The county was officially created in 1779 and was named after a general in the Battle of Saratoga, General Horatio Gates. Gates County is a great place for hunters and fishers. Those looking for a small county with a lot of life need to come to Gates County. The total population of the county is 11,567, including a veteran population of 1,129.
The Great Dismal Swamp is one of the most popular attractions in Gates County. Home to black bears, otters, bobcats, and over 70 species of reptiles and amphibians, the Great Dismal Swamp is the perfect place to study wildlife. The Great Dismal Swamp State Park is made up of around 22 miles of forested wetlands. Lake Drummond, which can be found in the Great Dismal Swamp Wildlife Refuge, is an excellent place for fishing.
Another great area to enjoy the outdoors in Gates County is Merchants Millpond State Park. Merchants Millpond is made up of over 3,447 acres of wetlands and forest. The State Park is around 200-years-old and is home to many different species of wildlife, including alligators, water birds, snakes, and more. Be sure to bring your fishing pole and take advantage of the great fishing opportunities.
Lovers of the beach will enjoy Gates County’s proximity to Virginia Beach. Known for its white sands, Virginia Beach is one the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast. Visitors to Virginia Beach enjoy boating, swimming, surfing, and just relaxing on the soft sands. Be sure to visit the many local shops and restaurants around the beach! Virginia Beach provides some of the tastiest food you can find in the area.
The Hertford County Veterans Office is near Gates County, making it an excellent resource for veterans in the county. Disability compensation, education benefits, and property tax exemption eligibility are just a few of the great benefits offered to veterans living in North Carolina. The median housing cost in Gates County is $150,200, and the median household income is $46,592.
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Gates County Property Search
For help finding a VA-approved property in the following areas, contact VA Home Loan Centers.
Sunbury, Eason Crossroads, Eure, Hoflers Fork, Gates, Mintonsville, Selwin, Tarheel, Gatesville, Hall, Reynoldson, Haslett, Holly Grove, Hunters Mill
27919, 27938, 27937, 27979, 27946, 27969, 27926, 28604, 23435, 27935
Gates County Condo Search
There are not currently any VA-approved condos located in Gates County. For help getting a condo approved, click here.
VFW Post
Post 7312 Gates County Memorial Post
563 US Highway 158 E
Gatesville, NC 27938
United States
Meeting Location & Time
563 U.S. 158 EAST
GATESVILLE, NC 27938
United States
6:00 SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
Quartermaster: Curtis Wilkins
Commander: Dewitt Mc Swain
Maximum VA Appraisal Fees Allowable in Gates County
- Single Family: $400
- 2-4 Units: $550
- Condo: $450
- Partial Releases: $450
- Repair/Completion Certificates: $100
Links
- North Carolina VA Loan Information: https://www.vahomeloancenters.org/north-carolina-maximum-military-mortgage-home-loan-amount-limits/
- VA Loan Information by State: https://www.vahomeloancenters.org/va-loan-limit-maximum-va-loan-amount/
