Located 45 minutes north of Atlanta, 1 mile off Highway 515, in Ball Ground Georgia. Rustic farmhouse, pole barn, and 10.75 acres of pasture. Perfect for horses or a small farm. Nestled along Sharp Mountain Creek with 890 feet of creek frontage. Wooded to the north and west behind creek. Home has custom built in glass cabinets in den, built-in corner cabinets in kitchen, and pine paneling on much of ground floor. Features a rocked hearth for wood stove w/flue(central HVAC also). Home needs some repairs. Great fixer-upper and priced to sell!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
2 car garageParking
Listed by A Fran Booth• Harry Norman Realtors
Bought with SISTER HOOD• Harry Norman Realtors
Source:FMLS #5101578
Redfin Estimate
$347,772
$159K since sold in March 2013$9,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 27.4% lower than the average sale price ($479K) of 6 comparable homes.
Located 45 minutes north of Atlanta, 1 mile off Highway 515, in Ball Ground Georgia. Rustic farmhouse, pole barn, and 10.75 acres of pasture. Perfect for horses or a small farm. Nestled along Sharp Mountain Creek with 890 feet of creek frontage. Wooded to the north and west behind creek. Home has custom built in glass cabinets in den, built-in corner cabinets in kitchen, and pine paneling on much of ground floor. Features a rocked hearth for wood stove w/flue(central HVAC also). Home needs some repairs. Great fixer-upper and priced to sell!
Public Records
Apr 4, 2013
Sold
$189,000
FMLS #5101578
Mar 11, 2013
Price Changed
$189,000
Mar 11, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Mar 7, 2013
Price Changed
$190,100
Mar 7, 2013
Sold
$189,000
Feb 5, 2013
Pending
—
Jan 28, 2013
Contingent
—
Jan 21, 2013
Listed
$190,100
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$795 (+40.1%)
$30,280
2024
$567 (+19.7%)
$30,280
2023
$474 (+16.2%)
$18,240
2022
$408 (+6.3%)
$18,240
2021
$384
$13,520
2020
$384
$13,520
2019
$384 (−0.6%)
$13,520
2018
$387 (−0.8%)
$13,520
2017
$390 (−0.9%)
$13,520
2016
$393 (+5.9%)
$13,520
2014
$371 (−1.7%)
$12,600
2013
$377 (−75.1%)
$12,600
2012
$1,513 (−8.1%)
$13,520 + $36,840
$50,360
2011
$1,647 (−1.1%)
$16,200 + $40,120
$56,320
2010
$1,665 (+3.3%)
$18,000 + $40,640
$58,640
2009
$1,611
$18,000 + $42,120
$60,120
2008
$1,611
$18,000 + $42,120
$60,120
Tax history for 2565 Lower Dowda Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$795 (+40.1%)
$30,280
2024
$567 (+19.7%)
$30,280
2023
$474 (+16.2%)
$18,240
2022
$408 (+6.3%)
$18,240
2021
$384
$13,520
2020
$384
$13,520
2019
$384 (−0.6%)
$13,520
2018
$387 (−0.8%)
$13,520
2017
$390 (−0.9%)
$13,520
2016
$393 (+5.9%)
$13,520
2014
$371 (−1.7%)
$12,600
2013
$377 (−75.1%)
$12,600
2012
$1,513 (−8.1%)
$13,520 + $36,840
$50,360
2011
$1,647 (−1.1%)
$16,200 + $40,120
$56,320
2010
$1,665 (+3.3%)
$18,000 + $40,640
$58,640
2009
$1,611
$18,000 + $42,120
$60,120
2008
$1,611
$18,000 + $42,120
$60,120
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
13N09 009 A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
AG
General Agricultural District
The purpose of this district is to maintain the integrity of agricultural activities predominate in the rural area of Cherokee County. Within the district, the subdivision of land for suburban development is discouraged, while agriculture and livestock production are strongly encouraged in order to maintain the rural character of these areas. On-site sales should be limited to live animals, plants and produce that have been raised on the property, unless this Ordinance specifically provides for limited related commercial activities for particular uses. This district is intended for the development of large lot dwelling, single family for sale detached residential subdivisions and for sale communities. Includes two-acre dwelling, single family, for sale, lots or larger.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Fire house
Police station
Marina
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Garage, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Directions: Take 75N. Keep right onto I-575 N. Drive 31 mi. and continue on GA 515N. After . 9 mi. take slight left onto Lower Dowda Mill Road. Drive 1.2 mi. , take a right. Follow road to 2565.
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Cherokee - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Cherokee County
APN: 13N09 009 A
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clayton Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi
8/10
Teasley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.9mi
6/10
Cherokee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.2mi
5/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Ball Ground, GA • 30107
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
48
30
59
37
70
45
77
53
77
59
86
67
90
72
82
67
81
64
73
52
65
45
55
35
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$331,000 – $400,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $3,478 in fees.3 minutes to get started.