NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8720 Hightower Ridge Ball Ground, GA 30107

Estimated Value: $717,000 - $743,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,530 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 13, 2020

Last sale price $423,900 $120 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,464/month

Highlights

  • New Construction
  • River View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poole's Mill Elementary School Rated A
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Home Energy Rating Service (HERS) Rated Property

About This Home

As of March 2020

MOVE IN READY: The Somerset II L floor plan by Kerley Family Homes offers a formal Living Room and Dining Room as well as a large Family Room with raised hearth stacked stone gas log fireplace with cedar mantle coffered ceiling and built in bookshelves plus base cabinets. The Gourmet Kitchen has a large island, gas cook top and double ovens Upstairs the Master Bedroom suite is perfect The 4 secondary bedrooms have a space for everyone. All this on a full daylight basement. Builders Warranty included and Pestban in wall system is standard. Some pictures may be of a finished home with the same floor plan and not of this actual house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rusty Cohen

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #159605 Listed on: 01/31/2020

Co-Listed By

Priscilla Cox

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #304144

Last Buyer's Agent

ANNE CINTRON

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties License #180231

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $498

Year Built

  • Built in 2019 | New Construction

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway Level

Property Views

  • River
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Brick Front

Interior Spaces

  • 3,530 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Circulating Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Unfinished Basement

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

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Doors
  • Accessible Entrance

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Home Energy Rating Service (HERS) Rated Property
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Patio
  • Front Porch

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
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 27
  • Assessor Parcel Number 026 110

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,200 Initiation Fee
  • River Rock Subdivision
  • Rental Restrictions

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$498

Year Built

Built in 2019 | New Construction

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, Traditional
  • Property Condition: New Construction
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Entrance
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: NewHome

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Circulating, Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Log
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Low-Flow Fixtures, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Living Room
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 3530.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick Front, Cement Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
  • View: City, Mountain(s), River

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 3
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Floor
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
  • Electric: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: Yes
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Homeowners Assoc, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 1200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Subdivision Complex: River Rock

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3700
  • Lot: 27
  • Land/Lot: 354
  • Section G M D: 1
  • Plat Book: 115
  • Plat Page: 239-2
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Stream or River On Lot
  • Parcel Number: 026 110
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Appliances, HVAC, Thermostat, Windows
  • Green Building Certifications: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes, HERS Index Score
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Rental Info

  • Initiation Fee: 1200

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 498.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 026-000-110
  • Close Date: 2020-03-13
  • Tax Year: 2018

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
Jan 31, 2020
Closed on
Mar 13, 2020
Sold by
Kerley Family Homes Llc
Bought by
Oliff Thomas D and Oliff Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Rusty Cohen
NOT A VALID MEMBER
Buyer's Agent
ANNE CINTRON
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
List Price
$447,417
Sold Price
$423,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,517
-5.26%
Current Estimated Value
$732,469

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$308,569
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.28%
Original Mortgage
$402,705
Outstanding Balance
$355,973
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$376,496
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
Oliff Thomas D $423,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Oliff Thomas D $402,705
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/13/2020 03/13/20 Sold $423,900 -5.3% $120 / Sq Ft
02/12/2020 02/12/20 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2020 01/31/20 For Sale $447,417 -- $127 / Sq Ft
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 $5,768 $282,856 $58,000 $224,856
2024 $5,768 $271,640 $48,000 $223,640
2023 $4,375 $211,772 $46,000 $165,772
2022 $4,999 $169,560 $18,880 $150,680
2021 $4,535 $169,560 $18,880 $150,680
2020 $4,458 $161,452 $20,000 $141,452
2019 $4,373 $158,132 $18,000 $140,132
2018 $498 $18,000 $18,000 $0
2017 $533 $19,200 $19,200 $0
2016 $222 $8,000 $8,000 $0
2015 $150 $5,400 $5,400 $0
2014 $143 $5,400 $5,400 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Rusty Cohen

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

  • P

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Priscilla Cox

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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  • ANNE CINTRON

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    ANNE CINTRON

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

    (404) 483-7623

    55 Total Sales

    ANNE CINTRON
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  • Maggie Parhm

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Maggie Parhm

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

    (770) 713-5683

    17 Total Sales

    Maggie Parhm
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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6674649

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 026-110

Georgia Forsyth County Ball Ground 30107

8720 Hightower Ridge, Ball Ground, GA

This home is located at 8720 Hightower Ridge, Ball Ground, GA 30107 since 31 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $732,469, approximately $207 per square foot. This property was built in 2019. 8720 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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