NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8725 Hightower Ridge Ball Ground, GA 30107

Estimated Value: $655,982 - $698,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Last Sold April 30, 2012

Last sale price $239,900

Est. 182% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,784/month

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Newly Remodeled
  • Separate his and hers bathrooms
  • Poole's Mill Elementary School Rated A
  • Fishing
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2012

Short Sale approved, quick close!!! Builder can finish home and close in 30 days from binding contract!!! REDUCED $100,000 BANK SAYS SELL!!! !! AMAZING CUSTOM HOME LOADED!! PINE HARDWOOD FLOORS ON MAIN AND UP HALL!! GRANITE ALL BATHS AND SLATE FLOORS AND SHOWERS ALL BATHS!!! CUSTOM KITCHEN WITH GRANITE AND LARGE ISLAND OPEN TO GREAT ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF PRIVATE LEVEL BACKYARD!! LOOKING FOR A DEAL, YOU JUST FOUND IT!! RIVER ROCK ON THE ETOWAH RIVER AND AMAZING AMENITIES, PATHWAY COMMUNITY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

BOB SCHALIT

NorthGroup Real Estate License #210637 Listed on: 07/24/2011

NorthGroup Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

CHARLOTTE SIMMONS

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #219608

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $247

Year Built

  • Built in 2011 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway Level

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Computer Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Separate his and hers bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 51
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8725HightowerRDG

Community Details

Overview

  • River Rock Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Swim or tennis dues are required
  • Swim Team
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$247

Year Built

Built in 2011 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: New Construction
  • Assessment Fee Contemplated: Yes
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Levels Stories: Two
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Gas Starter
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Computer Room, Family Room
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Sitting Room
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Separate His/Hers, Separate Tub/Shower

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Floor
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Fishing, Fitness Center, Homeowners Assoc, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Swim Team, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 1200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Swim Tennis Fee Due: Required
  • Subdivision Complex: RIVER ROCK

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot: 51
  • Land/Lot: 335
  • Section G M D: 1
  • Plat Book: 115
  • Plat Page: 329
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: 1/2 ACRE
  • Parcel Number: 8725HightowerRDG
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: HVAC, Insulation

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 247.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 026-000-126
  • Close Date: 2012-04-30
  • Tax Year: 2010

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
Jul 24, 2011
Closed on
Apr 30, 2012
Sold by
Joc Properties Inc
Bought by
Rouse Jon K and Rouse Mellisa S
Seller's Agent
BOB SCHALIT
NorthGroup Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
CHARLOTTE SIMMONS
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$239,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,100
-29.23%
Current Estimated Value
$676,496

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$436,596
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.00%
Original Mortgage
$227,260
Outstanding Balance
$158,267
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$518,229

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2010
Sold by
Pch River Rock Llc
Bought by
Joc Properties Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.42%
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
Rouse Jon K $239,900 --
Joc Properties Inc $25,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rouse Jon K $227,260
Previous Owner Joc Properties Inc $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Sold $239,900 -29.2% --
03/31/2012 03/31/12 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2011 07/24/11 For Sale $339,000 -- --
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 $1,158 $249,176 $58,000 $191,176
2024 $1,158 $243,816 $48,000 $195,816
2023 $1,019 $191,072 $46,000 $145,072
2022 $1,134 $162,076 $20,000 $142,076
2021 $1,117 $162,076 $20,000 $142,076
2020 $3,945 $146,148 $20,000 $126,148
2019 $3,865 $143,020 $18,000 $125,020
2018 $4,058 $146,728 $18,000 $128,728
2017 $4,031 $145,224 $19,200 $126,024
2016 $3,337 $120,224 $12,000 $108,224
2015 $3,672 $132,064 $12,000 $120,064
2014 $2,515 $94,984 $12,000 $82,984
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • BOB SCHALIT

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    BOB SCHALIT

    NorthGroup Real Estate

    (678) 859-7244

    25 Total Sales

    BOB SCHALIT
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    CHARLOTTE SIMMONS

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 4253048

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 026-126

Georgia Forsyth County Ball Ground 30107

8725 Hightower Ridge, Ball Ground, GA

This home is located at 8725 Hightower Ridge, Ball Ground, GA 30107 since 24 July 2011 and is currently estimated at $676,496. This property was built in 2011. 8725 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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