Country home in quaint Historic Downtown Ball Ground, in need of some TLC, but is steps from Downtown Ball Ground. This house is full of charm with original hardwood floors, a large front porch and private backyard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
$131Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bobbi Cowart• CENTURY 21 MAXSELL REAL ESTATE
Bought with Bobbi Cowart• CENTURY 21 MAXSELL REAL ESTATE
Source:FMLS #5606555
Redfin Estimate
$212,104
$127K since sold in April 2016$1,000 since September
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Country home in quaint Historic Downtown Ball Ground, in need of some TLC, but is steps from Downtown Ball Ground. This house is full of charm with original hardwood floors, a large front porch and private backyard.
FMLS #5606555
Apr 15, 2016
Sold
$85,000
$52/sq ft
Dec 4, 2015
Contingent
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Oct 13, 2015
Listed
$85,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 1996
Sold
$42,000
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 1980
Sold
$26,773
$17/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1977
Sold
$24,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$715 (+3.3%)
$20,000 + $66,920
$86,920
2024
$692 (+49.6%)
$20,000 + $66,920
$86,920
2023
$462 (−19.6%)
$20,000 + $53,280
$73,280
2022
$575 (+3.0%)
$20,000 + $53,280
$73,280
2021
$558 (+6.3%)
$20,000 + $33,200
$53,200
2020
$525 (+10.8%)
$20,000 + $33,200
$53,200
2019
$474 (+6.5%)
$14,400 + $28,240
$42,640
2018
$445 (+10.7%)
$14,400 + $28,240
$42,640
2017
$402 (−55.9%)
$12,000 + $20,800
$32,800
2016
$911 (+8.7%)
$8,000 + $18,800
$26,800
2014
$838 (+14.7%)
$8,000 + $16,080
$24,080
2013
$731 (−1.6%)
$8,000 + $16,400
$24,400
2012
$743 (−10.9%)
$8,000 + $16,720
$24,720
2011
$834 (−5.8%)
$9,200 + $19,320
$28,520
2010
$885 (+3.0%)
$10,000 + $21,160
$31,160
2009
$859
$10,000 + $22,040
$32,040
2008
$859
$10,000 + $22,040
$32,040
Tax history for 440 Gilmer Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$715 (+3.3%)
$20,000 + $66,920
$86,920
2024
$692 (+49.6%)
$20,000 + $66,920
$86,920
2023
$462 (−19.6%)
$20,000 + $53,280
$73,280
2022
$575 (+3.0%)
$20,000 + $53,280
$73,280
2021
$558 (+6.3%)
$20,000 + $33,200
$53,200
2020
$525 (+10.8%)
$20,000 + $33,200
$53,200
2019
$474 (+6.5%)
$14,400 + $28,240
$42,640
2018
$445 (+10.7%)
$14,400 + $28,240
$42,640
2017
$402 (−55.9%)
$12,000 + $20,800
$32,800
2016
$911 (+8.7%)
$8,000 + $18,800
$26,800
2014
$838 (+14.7%)
$8,000 + $16,080
$24,080
2013
$731 (−1.6%)
$8,000 + $16,400
$24,400
2012
$743 (−10.9%)
$8,000 + $16,720
$24,720
2011
$834 (−5.8%)
$9,200 + $19,320
$28,520
2010
$885 (+3.0%)
$10,000 + $21,160
$31,160
2009
$859
$10,000 + $22,040
$32,040
2008
$859
$10,000 + $22,040
$32,040
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
97 ft.
Lot depth
267 ft.
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,620
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cherokee County
APN
94N06 004 A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
R-15
Detached Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to enable For Sale residential development and For Sale Communities of medium density single-family detached housing and residentially compatible uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Industrial-Other
Lodging-Full service
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Electric Range
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: None
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Family Room, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Heating: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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: 575 N to exit 27. R onto Howell Bridge Road, L at 4 way stop, R onto 372 (Gilmer Ferry Rd), Straight at 4 way stop, house will be on the left just outside of town.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Cherokee - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Cherokee County
APN: 94N06 004 A
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ball Ground Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Creekland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
7/10
Creekview High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 102° expected this year, 16 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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Historical weather
Ball Ground, GA • 30107
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$202,000 – $244,000
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