MOVE-IN READY Craftsman-style 3/3 RANCH sits on 1+ private, wooded acres w/in-law/teen suite on terrace - kitchenette, 2 rooms, 3rd, full tile bath. Wonderful vaulted family room w/cozy stone frplce w/gas logs. Chef's kitchen has stainless appliances & stone backsplash opens to brkfst room & sep dining room. MASTER ON MAIN w/his & her WIC, lg master BA w/double vanities, garden tub & sep shower. TOP schools. STEM ACADEMY ELEM PK-6! 2 car garage + workshop w/cabinets + outdoor storage bldg + deck & screen porch. Great LOCATION mins to 575 & Historic Downtown Ball Ground.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
1.18 acresLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Casandra Neary Moylan• Keller Williams Realty Partners
Bought with Lindsey Amos• Piedmont Residential Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #5730427
Redfin Estimate
$437,823
$231K since sold in October 2016$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 4.2% higher than the average sale price ($420K) of 6 comparable homes.
MOVE-IN READY Craftsman-style, 3/3, ranch sits on 1+ private, wooded acres w/in-law/teen suite on terrace - kitchenette, 2 rooms + 3rd, full tile bathroom. This home also features a wonderful, vaulted family room that has a cozy stone fireplace w/gas logs. Chef's kitchen has stainless appliances & stone backsplash that opens to breakfast room & sep dining room. MASTER ON MAIN w/his & her walk-in-closets, large master bathroom features double vanities, garden bathtub & a sep shower. EXCELLENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. STEM ACADEMY ELEM PK-6 district. This home also has an over-sized 2 car garage + workshop w/built-in cabinets + outdoor storage bldg + deck & screen porch. Great LOCATION minutes to 575 & Historic Downtown Ball Ground. This home has it all Welcome HOME!
FMLS #5730427
Oct 13, 2016
Sold
$207,140
$99/sq ft
Aug 22, 2016
Contingent
—
Aug 10, 2016
Relisted
—
Aug 8, 2016
Contingent
—
Aug 5, 2016
Listed
$224,000
$108/sq ft
FMLS #3746947
Aug 28, 2008
Sold
$170,000
$82/sq ft
Jul 11, 2008
Listed
$172,500
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 7, 2004
Sold
$155,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 28, 1998
Sold
$119,900
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,573 (−0.7%)
$27,960 + $125,920
$153,880
2024
$3,597 (+34.9%)
$27,960 + $125,920
$153,880
2023
$2,666 (+7.6%)
$14,160 + $118,400
$132,560
2022
$2,479 (+11.0%)
$14,160 + $118,400
$132,560
2021
$2,233 (−1.1%)
$11,800 + $70,440
$82,240
2020
$2,258 (+6.5%)
$11,800 + $70,440
$82,240
2019
$2,121 (+3.4%)
$11,800 + $65,520
$77,320
2018
$2,051 (−4.8%)
$11,800 + $65,520
$77,320
2017
$2,155 (+335.4%)
$11,800 + $63,000
$74,800
2016
$495 (−2.4%)
$10,600 + $43,640
$54,240
2014
$507 (+0.7%)
$10,600 + $42,960
$53,560
2013
$503 (−2.0%)
$10,600 + $42,160
$52,760
2012
$513 (−68.0%)
$10,600 + $42,640
$53,240
2011
$1,604 (−0.2%)
$12,960 + $44,160
$57,120
2010
$1,607 (+3.2%)
$14,160 + $44,640
$58,800
2009
$1,557
$14,160 + $46,160
$60,320
2008
$1,557
$14,160 + $46,160
$60,320
Tax history for 245 Ridgecrest Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,573 (−0.7%)
$27,960 + $125,920
$153,880
2024
$3,597 (+34.9%)
$27,960 + $125,920
$153,880
2023
$2,666 (+7.6%)
$14,160 + $118,400
$132,560
2022
$2,479 (+11.0%)
$14,160 + $118,400
$132,560
2021
$2,233 (−1.1%)
$11,800 + $70,440
$82,240
2020
$2,258 (+6.5%)
$11,800 + $70,440
$82,240
2019
$2,121 (+3.4%)
$11,800 + $65,520
$77,320
2018
$2,051 (−4.8%)
$11,800 + $65,520
$77,320
2017
$2,155 (+335.4%)
$11,800 + $63,000
$74,800
2016
$495 (−2.4%)
$10,600 + $43,640
$54,240
2014
$507 (+0.7%)
$10,600 + $42,960
$53,560
2013
$503 (−2.0%)
$10,600 + $42,160
$52,760
2012
$513 (−68.0%)
$10,600 + $42,640
$53,240
2011
$1,604 (−0.2%)
$12,960 + $44,160
$57,120
2010
$1,607 (+3.2%)
$14,160 + $44,640
$58,800
2009
$1,557
$14,160 + $46,160
$60,320
2008
$1,557
$14,160 + $46,160
$60,320
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
240 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.18 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
2,083
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
03N01 094
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
R40
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of these residential districts is to enable for sale residential development and for sale communities of a low density urban character. The regulations are designed to permit and encourage residential development in areas where urbanization is taking place. Limited agricultural uses, such as crop production and animal husbandry, on tracts of five acres or more are also compatible with this district.
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Ball Ground
Middle Or Junior School: Creekland - Cherokee
High School: Creekview
Location Information
Directions: I-575 to EXIT 27. Go East toward Ball Ground/GA-5 you will merge onto Howell Bridge Rd. from the exit ramp. At the stop sign, take a LEFT onto Canton Hwy/GA-5. Go . 45 miles and turn LEFT onto Ridgecrest Drive. (Trees are covering the Ridgecrest Dr sign a little. ) 245 Ridgecrest Dr. is on the LEFT.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Cherokee - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Airport/Runway, Restaurant
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,083
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Cherokee County
APN: 03N01 094
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ball Ground Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Creekland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
7/10
Creekview High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
11% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Ball Ground, GA • 30107
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$416,000 – $504,000
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