NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8715 Hightower Ridge Ball Ground, GA 30107

Estimated Value: $813,000 - $893,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,677 Sq Ft
$181/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 19, 2015

Last sale price $425,000 $91 Per Sq Ft

Est. 99% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,221/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Country Club
  • Separate his and hers bathrooms
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Poole's Mill Elementary School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of June 2015

Exquisite home w/ gorgeous trim & moldings throughout. Stunning kitchen with granite counters stainless appliances, island & pantry; opens to the breakfast room & keeping rm w/ stacked stoned fireplace. Main level Master suite has luxurious spa bath w/ HUGE walk-in closet. Upstairs bonus room would be a great media room or playroom. Open office w/ Juliet balcony. 2 staircases. Mud Room. Full terrace level ready to finish. Enjoy spring days from the screened porch that leads to a flat private yard. No detail left undone from Brick front porch to granite in laundry rm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelley Sellars Smith

Atlanta Communities License #274067 Listed on: 04/16/2015

Atlanta Communities

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Fountain

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,513

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • European Architecture
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,677 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Rear Stairs
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Keeping Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate his and hers bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Entrance

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC

Schools

  • Matt Elementary School
  • Liberty - Forsyth Middle School
  • North Forsyth High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 026 127

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,200 Initiation Fee
  • Hms,Inc Association, Phone Number (770) 667-0595
  • Secondary HOA Phone (770) 667-0595
  • River Rock Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Country Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,513

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, European
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Keeping Room, Living Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Full, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Keeping Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Den, Exercise Room, Family Room
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 4677.00
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 5
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate His/Hers, Separate Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Cement Siding, Stone
  • Roof Type: Composition, Ridge Vents
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Screened
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Rear Stairs

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 3
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: SWMTN
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Country Club, Homeowners Assoc, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 1200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Hoa Contact Phone: 770-667-0595
  • Management Phone: 770-667-0595
  • Subdivision Complex: River Rock

Association/Amenities

  • Management Company: HMS,inc

Schools

  • Elementary School: Matt
  • Middle School: Liberty - Forsyth
  • High School: North Forsyth

Lot Info

  • Deed Book: 5095
  • Deed Page: 629
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level
  • Parcel Number: 026 127
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: HVAC, Windows

Rental Info

  • Initiation Fee: 1200

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3513.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 026-000-127
  • Close Date: 2015-06-19
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Matt
  • High School: North Forsyth
  • Middle School: Liberty - Forsyth

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2015
Closed on
Jun 19, 2015
Sold by
Peet James R
Bought by
Schier Christopher T and Schier Jenna M
Seller's Agent
Shelley Sellars Smith
Atlanta Communities
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Fountain
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Sold Price
$425,000
Current Estimated Value
$845,785

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$420,785
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.90%
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Outstanding Balance
$241,297
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$604,488

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2010
Sold by
Peet James R
Bought by
Peet James R and Peet Darlene D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$293,485
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2010
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Peet James R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$293,485
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2009
Sold by
Hsbc Bank Usa Na
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2008
Sold by
Crabapple Communities Llc
Bought by
Thompson William D
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schier Christopher T $425,000 --
Peet James R -- --
Peet James R -- --
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- --
Hsbc Bank Usa Na $395,000 --
Thompson William D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schier Christopher T $310,000
Previous Owner Peet James R $293,485
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/19/2015 06/19/15 Sold $425,000 -- $91 / Sq Ft
05/12/2015 05/12/15 Pending -- -- --
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $7,641 $320,196 $58,000 $262,196
2024 $7,641 $311,592 $48,000 $263,592
2023 $6,025 $244,772 $46,000 $198,772
2022 $6,252 $215,236 $20,000 $195,236
2021 $5,944 $215,236 $20,000 $195,236
2020 $5,387 $195,068 $20,000 $175,068
2019 $5,248 $189,780 $18,000 $171,780
2018 $5,547 $200,576 $18,000 $182,576
2017 $5,044 $213,824 $19,200 $194,624
2016 $4,717 $169,968 $10,448 $159,520
2015 $5,247 $195,220 $12,000 $183,220
2014 -- $136,000 $12,000 $124,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shelley Sellars Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Shelley Sellars Smith

    Atlanta Communities

    (770) 490-9897

    38 Total Sales

    Shelley Sellars Smith
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jeff Fountain

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 5523746

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 026-127

Georgia Forsyth County Ball Ground 30107

8715 Hightower Ridge, Ball Ground, GA

This home is located at 8715 Hightower Ridge, Ball Ground, GA 30107 since 16 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $845,785, approximately $180 per square foot. This property was built in 2007. 8715 Hightower Ridge is a home located in Forsyth County with nearby schools including Poole's Mill Elementary School, Liberty Middle School, and North Forsyth High School.

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