$1,025,000
$25K PRICE DROP

8850 Matt Hwy Ball Ground, GA 30107

Estimated payment $6,536/month

Total Views 12,875
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,692 Sq Ft
$218 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • River Front
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poole's Mill Elementary School Rated A
  • Creek or Stream View
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve

About This Home

PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! Approved lender to offer up to $5K in closing costs! Home warranty included! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Where can you find over 4 PRIVATE ACRES that back up to the ETOWAH RIVER with WALKING TRAILS and a SPECATULAR VIEW of the NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS with a GORGEOUS TIMBER FRAMED HOME in FORSYTH COUNTY? YOU'VE FOUND IT! EXQUISITE TIMBER-FRAMED ONE OWNER estate, situated on 4 PRIVATE, WOODED ACRES in the EXCLUSIVE Etowah Trails subdivision, is a CUSTOM BUILT MASTERPIECE. An artisan hand-cut structure crafted with Eastern White Pine and Douglas Fir; this home seamlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with modern luxury. From the moment you step inside, you will be captivated by the STUNNING long-range views of the North Georgia Mountains through the expansive wall of windows in the GRAND TWO-STORY GREAT ROOM. The DOUBLE-SIDED MASONRY FIREPLACE invites you to relax in a space defined by rustic WIDE PLANK PINE FLOORS, EXPOSED WOOD BEAMS, and intricate IRONWORK. Every detail reflects an unwavering commitment to QUALITY and ARTISTRY. The OPEN CONCEPT layout centers around a FABULOUS GOURMET KITCHEN that is a CHEF'S DREAM. Newly remodeled CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, and TOP-OF-THE-LINE GE Monogram APPLIANCES provide functionality and ELEGANCE. Specialty features include a warming drawer, an Advantium Speed Cook Oven, a SIX-BURNER COOKTOP, and a spacious WALK-IN PANTRY. Adjacent to the kitchen, the OVERSIZED DINING AREA, with seating for 10 to 12 guests, is set by the cozy DOUBLE SIDED FIREPLACE; an ideal space for ENTERTAINING. The main-level primary suite is a SERENE RETREAT featuring private deck access, allowing you to wake up to BREATHTAKING MOUNTAIN VIEWS. The SPA-LIKE ENSUITE BATHROOM offers luxury finishes, while the CUSTOMIZED WALK-IN CLOSET provides ABUNDANT STORAGE. This level also includes two additional bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath, a convenient half bath off the kitchen, and a GENEROUSLY SIZED LAUNDRY ROOM with built-in cabinetry. The upper level features a SPACIOUS LOFT overlooking the great room, making it perfect for a home office or quiet reading nook. A PRIVATE SUITE with a luxury bath, walk-in closet, and an EXPANSIVE BONUS ROOM is ideal as a fifth bedroom or entertainment space is accessible via a back staircase. Huge WALK-IN CLOSETS provide AMAZING STORAGE. The EXPANSIVE unfinished BASEMENT provides nearly 3,000 square feet of potential, already insulated and framed with a fireplace insert in place, ready for customization to suit your needs. Outdoors, the property boasts almost 900 SQUARE FEET OF DECKING, ideal for enjoying the SERENE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS and INCREDIBLE VIEWS. The oversized two-car garage, spanning over 750 square feet, provides AMPLE SPACE for vehicles, storage, and workspace. The estate embraces its natural surroundings with a fenced paddock, perfect for pets, and direct access to the neighborhood walking and equestrian trail system that leads to the ETOWAH RIVER. Additional upgrades, including COPPER GUTTERS, PELLA DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS, and tankless water heaters, ensure this home is as functional as it is beautiful. While offering the serenity of a private retreat, this home is conveniently located near the charming city of Ball Ground and all the amenities Forsyth County has to offer. Zoned for the highly sought-after Forsyth County school district, this property combines the TRANQUILITY of NATURE with MODERN CONVENIENCES. Lovingly crafted with attention to every detail, this EXTRAORDINARY home presents a RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a true masterpiece and experience luxury living amidst the breathtaking beauty of North Georgia. Minutes away from award-winning Gibbs Gardens, Poole's Mill Park, downtown Ball Ground and Cumming; and don't forget about the AMAZING Forsyth County Senior Tax Exemption! RUN--DON'T WALK-- to this PHENOMENAL property! You will be glad you did!

Listing Agent

Leah Wheeler Riess

Keller Williams Realty Community Partners License #370503

Keller Williams Realty Community Partners

Co-Listing Agent

Susan Jasper

Keller Williams Realty Community Partners License #356053

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,636

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 4.06 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Wood Fence
  • Sloped Lot
  • Mountainous Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Creek or Stream
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Computer Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Oversized primary bedroom
  • 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Vaulted Bathroom Ceilings
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Sink Near Laundry

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Creek On Lot
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Gas Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Poole's Mill Elementary School
  • Liberty - Forsyth Middle School
  • North Forsyth High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Dehumidifier
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 004 037

Community Details

Overview

  • $300 Initiation Fee
  • Merrick Theobald Association
  • Etowah Trails Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,636

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Active
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Levels Stories: Three Or More
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4692.00
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 3000.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Double Sided, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Great Room, Stone
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Cabinets White, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Basement, Bonus Room, Computer Room, Great Room - 2 Story, Loft, Office
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 4692.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Oversized Master, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Vaulted Ceilings, Whirlpool Tub

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Stone
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
  • Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Rain Gutters
  • View: Creek/Stream, Mountain(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Carport or Garage: 2
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
  • Electric: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Fishing, Homeowners Assoc
  • Association Fee: 600
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Management Company Email: merricktheobald@yahoo.com
  • Subdivision Complex: Etowah Trails

Association/Amenities

  • Management Company: Merrick Theobald

Schools

  • Elementary School: Poole's Mill
  • Middle School: Liberty - Forsyth
  • High School: North Forsyth

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.0600
  • Lot Features: Creek On Lot, Mountain Frontage, Sloped, Stream or River On Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: x
  • Parcel Number: 004 037
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Rental Info

  • Initiation Fee: 300

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9636.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 004-000-037
  • Tax Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: River Front

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Poole's Mill
  • High School: North Forsyth
  • Middle School: Liberty - Forsyth

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $8,191 $334,024 $57,240 $276,784
2023 $7,396 $300,488 $56,484 $244,004
2022 $5,874 $201,200 $28,000 $173,200
2021 $5,556 $201,200 $28,000 $173,200
2020 $4,884 $176,880 $28,000 $148,880
2019 $5,258 $190,120 $28,000 $162,120
2018 $4,813 $174,040 $28,000 $146,040
2017 $4,699 $169,320 $28,000 $141,320
2016 $4,340 $163,200 $28,000 $135,200
2015 $3,740 $137,680 $16,000 $121,680
2014 $3,112 $120,840 $16,000 $104,840
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/03/2025 05/03/25 Price Changed $1,025,000 -0.5% $218 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Price Changed $1,030,000 -1.9% $220 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $224 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed $46,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $60,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,500 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $389,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 7558109

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 004-037