The Alachua area appears to have been the first area occupied by the immigrant Oconees, the original Seminoles, about 1740. Their first town was situated on or near the old Alachua plain, now called Payne’s Prairie in homage to “King” Payne, chief of the Alachua settlements, upon his death in 1812. Alachua County proper was created in 1824.
The U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 population estimate for the county is 285,994. Its county seat is Gainesville, home of the University of Florida.
Florida is known as the Sunshine State for a reason. With so many home buyers wanting to live in Florida, finding affordable home financing is going to be needed for anyone looking to purchase a home in Alachua County.
As an Alachua County homeowner, you can rest assured that USDA Mortgage Source will get you the best Florida mortgage solution for your individual family. Your mortgage options include first-time homebuyer, FHA and VA home loans to name a few. In addition, there are many locations that qualify for the 100% USDA Rural Housing loan, which is a 100% financing home loan very popular throughout Alachua County.
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