$839,900
$40K PRICE DROP

281 Hightower Lake Trail Ball Ground, GA 30107

Union Hill Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,788/month

Total Views 3,200
4 Beds
3 Baths
4,014 Sq Ft
$209 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • 2.39 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Free Home Elementary School Rated A-
  • Community Lake
  • Private Lot

About This Home

This is an exceptional opportunity for instant equity! Priced well below appraised value. Craftsman-Style Home with Full In-Law Suite situated on level 2.39 Acres This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on a private cul-de-sac in Ball Ground. Featuring over 4,000 sq ft, the home offers a full in-law suite, open concept living, and custom details throughout. Enjoy a light-filled interior with transoms, upgraded trim, and a spacious galley kitchen with granite counters and breakfast bar. The family room features a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone fireplace with built-ins and a Heatilator insert. The main-level owner's suite includes a spa-like bath and access to an outdoor oasis featuring a screened porch with stained, vaulted ceilings. A large bonus room upstairs adds flexible living space, perfect for a work from home set up. The finished terrace level includes a full kitchen, family room, bedroom, bath, bar area, and plenty of storage-ideal for extended family or guests. Outdoors, mature landscaping, a covered deck, gazebo, water features, and views of a small lake and pasture create a peaceful, idyllic setting. A large shed supports all your gardening needs. This home is thoughtfully designed, meticulously maintained, and ready to impress. Close to Historic Downtown Ball Ground

Listing Agent

Kristie Bledsoe

BHHS Georgia Properties Brokerage Phone: License #384483 Listed on: 06/23/2025

BHHS Georgia Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,049

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 2.39 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $18 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage

Home Design

  • House
  • 3-Story Property
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Bookcases
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Lake Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry in Hall
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Gas Grill

Schools

  • Free Home Elementary School
  • Creekland Middle School
  • Creekview High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • $200 Initiation Fee
  • Hightower Lake Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,049

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$18 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: 14
  • Section: 2
  • Year Built: 2005
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.39
  • Other Sturctures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
  • Property Sub-Type: Other
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 4014
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1677
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2337
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2337
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Double Vanity, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Masonry
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Price Per Square Foot: 209.242

Beds/Baths

  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Lower Level: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 3

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Garden, Gas Grill
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 220
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Lake

Fee Information

  • Initiation Fee: 200
  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Free Home
  • High School: Creekview
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Creekland
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Free Home
  • Middle School: Creekland
  • High School: Creekview

Lot Info

  • Lot: 16
  • Plat Book: 89
  • Plat Page: 76/77

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2049

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,005 $235,360 $45,488 $189,872
2023 $1,933 $247,320 $47,800 $199,520
2022 $1,839 $206,200 $47,800 $158,400
2021 $1,295 $163,600 $28,680 $134,920
2020 $1,224 $143,560 $26,280 $117,280
2019 $1,226 $144,000 $26,280 $117,720
2018 $1,210 $135,400 $26,280 $109,120
2017 $1,160 $317,100 $26,280 $100,560
2016 $1,238 $327,600 $26,280 $104,760
2015 $1,125 $291,300 $26,280 $90,240
2014 $1,136 $293,800 $26,280 $91,240
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $839,900 -4.6% $209 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $880,000 -- $219 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $79,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $233,000 New Conventional
Closed $237,400 New Conventional
Closed $285,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $280,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $280,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $79,300 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10546079

Georgia MLS

APN: 003N22-00000-202-000-0000