Great property in fantastic school district... Nearly 2 acres of land...Newly renovated interior...Exterior entry second floor has a full "in-law suite" - perfect for personal use or rental...2 yr old above ground pool... Large shed for storage... Near Jackson Lake!! Can be zoned Residential/Commercial (has extra room for commercial use).
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
1.91 acresLot Size
$118Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by MARK SPAIN• Mark Spain Real Estate
Listed by Thomas Martin• Mark Spain Real Estate
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #7217061
Redfin Estimate
$382,523
$52K since sold in July 2023$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 35.7% lower than the average sale price ($595K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great property in fantastic school district... Nearly 2 acres of land...Newly renovated interior...Exterior entry second floor has a full "in-law suite" - perfect for personal use or rental...2 yr old above ground pool... Large shed for storage... Near Jackson Lake!! Can be zoned Residential/Commercial (has extra room for commercial use).
GAMLS #10113037
May 11, 2023
Listing Removed
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May 11, 2023
Relisted
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Feb 1, 2023
Relisted
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Feb 1, 2023
Delisted
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Jan 10, 2023
Pending
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Nov 30, 2022
Listed
$300,000
$93/sq ft
GAMLS #8871874
Mar 16, 2021
Listing Removed
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Oct 10, 2020
Listed
$350,000
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 4, 2008
Sold
$175,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,701 (+17.5%)
$14,800 + $148,680
$163,480
2024
$3,149 (+12.7%)
$14,800 + $148,680
$163,480
2023
$2,795 (+0.6%)
$9,000 + $101,320
$110,320
2022
$2,779 (−11.2%)
$7,200 + $95,200
$102,400
2021
$3,130 (+3.3%)
$7,200 + $96,000
$103,200
2020
$3,030 (+6.9%)
$9,000 + $81,200
$90,200
2019
$2,835 (+3.9%)
$7,000 + $76,120
$83,120
2018
$2,729 (+5.9%)
$7,000 + $72,480
$79,480
2017
$2,576 (+25.7%)
$5,000 + $70,040
$75,040
2016
$2,050 (+14.3%)
$5,000 + $70,040
$75,040
2014
$1,794 (−4.5%)
$4,000 + $50,680
$54,680
2013
$1,879 (−14.7%)
$4,000 + $48,160
$52,160
2012
$2,204 (+2.2%)
2011
$2,155 (−3.6%)
2010
$2,237 (+5.1%)
2008
$2,128
Tax history for 185 Ball Ground Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,701 (+17.5%)
$14,800 + $148,680
$163,480
2024
$3,149 (+12.7%)
$14,800 + $148,680
$163,480
2023
$2,795 (+0.6%)
$9,000 + $101,320
$110,320
2022
$2,779 (−11.2%)
$7,200 + $95,200
$102,400
2021
$3,130 (+3.3%)
$7,200 + $96,000
$103,200
2020
$3,030 (+6.9%)
$9,000 + $81,200
$90,200
2019
$2,835 (+3.9%)
$7,000 + $76,120
$83,120
2018
$2,729 (+5.9%)
$7,000 + $72,480
$79,480
2017
$2,576 (+25.7%)
$5,000 + $70,040
$75,040
2016
$2,050 (+14.3%)
$5,000 + $70,040
$75,040
2014
$1,794 (−4.5%)
$4,000 + $50,680
$54,680
2013
$1,879 (−14.7%)
$4,000 + $48,160
$52,160
2012
$2,204 (+2.2%)
2011
$2,155 (−3.6%)
2010
$2,237 (+5.1%)
2008
$2,128
*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
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Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
1.91 Acres
Year renovated
2008
Sq. Ft.
3,239
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
0091000000055000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
CN
Neighborhood Commercial District
The CN Neighborhood Commercial District is primarily composed of service businesses or light retail establishments generally designed to serve nearby residential areas. It is the intent of this district to provide convenient commercial establishments that are primarily used by persons residing in the area. All businesses shall be those which are not objectionable by reason of odor, dust, bright lights, noise, vibration, or traffic congestion, and should, when possible, be conducted within a completely enclosed building. Such uses are encouraged as Planned Unit Developments, but provisions are made for individual development subject to the following conditions: Such use will not substantially alter nor adversely affect nearby residential properties.; The site plan for such use provides for adequate ingress or egress of vehicular traffic and will not cause safety, health or traffic problems in the area.; The proposal is justified based on facts presented to indicate the need forsuch use, as called for in the Newton County Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Bank
Convenience store
General retail
Restaurant
Library
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Laminate
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Kitchen Island,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Office, Workshop
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One and One Half
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,239
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Foundation Details: Block
Pool Features: Above Ground
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: N/A
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Heard-Mixon
Middle Or Junior School: Indian Creek
High School: Alcovy
Location Information
Directions: GPS Works.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,239
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Newton County
APN: 0091000000055000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Heard-Mixon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
Indian Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.0mi
3/10
Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
1/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$364,000 – $440,000
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