$974,000
OPEN SUN 2PM - 4PM $26K PRICE DROP

8850 Matt Hwy Ball Ground, GA 30107

Estimated payment $6,094/month

Total Views 24,640
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,692 Sq Ft
$208 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Poole's Mill Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Deck

About This Home

Welcome to this GORGEOUS TIMBER FRAME ESTATE! Nestled on over 2 PRIVATE, WOODED ACRES with an option to purchase an ADDITIONAL 2+ acre parcel to build a second home, barn, garage or just for your privacy and peace-of-mind. Enjoy direct trail access to the ETOWAH RIVER and beautiful LONG-RANGE VIEWS of the NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS. This EXQUISITE, CUSTOM home provides a peaceful, country mountain setting while being conveniently located minutes from groceries, restaurants, an easy commute, and more!! Custom Designed by MILL CREEK POST & BEAM Co. This cedar and stone home features SOARING VAULTED CEILINGS, WIDE-PLANK PINE FLOORS, and MASSIVE EXPOSED BEAMS. The expansive great room features a TWO-SIDED STONE FIREPLACE and GORGEOUS WALL-TO-WALL WINDOWS which showcase views of the river valley and North Georgia Mountains beyond. Fine finishes include TONGUE AND GROOVE CEILINGS, SOLID ALDER DOORS, CUSTOM IRONWORK and so much more. Designed for energy efficiency and built to last centuries, the home is enclosed in STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS, which provide high R-Values and LOW energy bills. The cost to build this home today is well over 2M. The heart of the home is the GOURMET KITCHEN, with an 8-foot island and tons of cabinet space. Designed with the family chef in mind, high-end MONOGRAM appliances, GRANITE countertops, a SIX-BURNER cooktop, WARMING DRAWER, ADVANTIUM SPEED COOK OVEN, and GORGEOUS WALK-IN PANTRY will make cooking a joy. The country kitchen's dining space is centered around the FIREPLACE, and offers the PERFECT SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING with a fire and a view! Designed for ranch living, the MAIN-LEVEL PRIMARY SUITE features a PRIVATE COVERED DECK with indoor/outdoor living sliding doors, a SPA-INSPIRED BATHROOM, and a CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET. Two additional main-floor bedrooms share a JACK-AND-JILL bath. A half bath and a LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM with BUILT-INS are also on the main floor. A LOFT overlooking the GREAT ROOM would be a wonderful home office or private reading space. Upstairs is a second Master Suite with a LUXURY BATH and WALK-IN CLOSET. An EXPANSIVE BONUS ROOM offers FLEXIBILITY as a FIFTH BEDROOM or BONUS ENTERTAINMENT SPACE. The nearly 3,000 SQ FT UNFINISHED BASEMENT is already INSULATED and FRAMED with a FIREPLACE INSERT, offering ENDLESS POTENTIAL for CUSTOMIZATION. An awesome MAN-CAVE space with double-door access will give you a great place for home projects. Outdoors, enjoy 900 SQUARE FEET OF DECKING, a FENCED PADDOCK for dogs or ponies, and SERENE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS. Additional features include an OVERSIZED 750+ SQ FT GARAGE, COPPER GUTTERS, TANKLESS WATER HEATER, and PELLA ARCHITECTURAL, DOUBLE-PANE CASEMENT windows with wide overhangs to enjoy a nice breeze even when it rains! Zoned for TOP-RATED FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS, and eligible for the FORSYTH COUNTY SENIOR TAX EXEMPTION, this home perfectly combines PRIVACY, the TRANQUILITY OF NATURE and LUXURIOUS LIVING close to MODERN CONVENIENCES. This is your OPPORTUNITY to OWN a TRUE NORTH GEORGIA MASTERPIECE that is PRICED WELL BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! This caliber of home doesn't come on the market very often! SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!!!

Listing Agent

Leah Wheeler Riess

Keller Williams Community Partners License #370503 Listed on: 07/08/2025

Keller Williams Community Partners

Co-Listing Agent

Susan Jasper

Keller Williams Community Partners License #356053

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,636

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a stream
  • River Front
  • Wood Fence
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $25 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 4,692 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Hall

Unfinished 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

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Gas Grill

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • $300 Initiation Fee
  • Etowah Trails Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,636

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$25 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2005
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Co List Office: KWCP01
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.00
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 4692
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 4692
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4692
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Double Vanity, Master On Main Level, Split Bedroom Plan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Kitchen Island, Walk-in Pantry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Price Per Square Foot: 207.587

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Gas Grill
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Waterfront Features: Creek

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side/Rear Entrance
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Annual Association Fee: 300
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Initiation Fee: 300
  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9636

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Map

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
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Price Changed $974,000 -0.5% $208 / Sq Ft
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Price Changed $979,000 -0.3% $209 / Sq Ft
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Price Changed $982,000 -0.8% $209 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Price Changed $990,000 -1.0% $211 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Sale $999,900 -- $213 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Purchase 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: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10559311

Georgia MLS

APN: 004-037