8865 Saddle Trl, Ball Ground, GA 30107
What's special
Welcome to 8865 Saddle Trail, a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home situated on 2 private acres in Forsyth County. Thoughtfully improved inside and out, this home offers an incredible combination of space, privacy, modern upgrades, mountain views, and resort-style outdoor living. Inside, enjoy beautiful views from the kitchen and living areas and a spacious chef's kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite is a retreat of its own, featuring a NEWLY RENOVATED PRIMARY BATHROOM with over $30,000 invested, complete with dual vanities, a spacious walk-in shower with frameless glass, and beautifully updated finishes. Step directly from the primary suite onto your private porch with beautiful mountain views, creating the perfect spot for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. The fully finished basement offers the perfect setup for an in-law suite, extended guests, or additional entertaining space, complete with its own spacious living room with fireplace and a wet bar/kitchenette. The wet bar area flows directly out to the backyard and pool, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining space and convenient access to the home's resort-style amenities. This separate living area provides incredible flexibility for multi-generational living while still feeling like a natural extension of the home. Step outside to a true backyard oasis featuring a heated and chilled saltwater pool with two waterfall features. The outdoor living spaces have also been thoughtfully upgraded with new deck railings, a RainAway under-deck ceiling system, and an outdoor spiral staircase, creating even more space to relax and entertain. An Invisible Fence adds another practical improvement to the property, ready for its next owners. The home has benefited from an extensive list of updates over the years, including an Owens Corning roof installed in 2022, new gutters, triple-pane windows, two Trane HVAC units, a water heater installed in 2023, smart IQ garage door openers, HardiePlank siding, fresh exterior paint and interior paint, and updated exterior doors. With 2 private acres, substantial recent improvements, a finished in-law suite, resort-style pool, multiple outdoor living spaces, and beautiful mountain views, 8865 Saddle Trail offers a rare combination of privacy, versatility, and amenities in Forsyth County.
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Travel times
Sitting Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bathroom
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Styles Realty Group 404-805-9156,
Century 21 Results,
Emily Styles 404-805-9156,
Century 21 Results
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, Laundry, Media Room, Office
Dining room
- Features: Separate Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Room, Kitchen Island, Walk-in Pantry
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: In Hall, Other
Features
- High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Basement, Gas Log, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,182
- Total interior livable area: 4,182 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,947
- Finished area below ground: 1,235
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side/Rear Entrance
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 026 052
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brick Front,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Etowah Trails
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $300 annually
Location
- Region: Ball Ground
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $843,540
- Annual tax amount: $6,505
- Date on market: 9/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $920,000+6.1%$220/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7836237 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2024 | Sold | $867,000-0.9%$207/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10372986 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2024 | Contingent | $875,000$209/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10372986 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2024 | Pending sale | $875,000$209/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7451046 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $875,000+40%$209/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7451046 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2021 | Sold | $625,000$149/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #8992955 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2021 | Pending sale | $625,000$149/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #8992955 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $625,000+83.8%$149/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #8992955 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2001 | Sold | $340,000+8.9%$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/1998 | Sold | $312,300+469.9%$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/1996 | Sold | $54,800$13/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,505 +132.7% | $337,416 +23.4% |
| 2024 | $2,795 +31.5% | $273,476 +11.6% |
| 2023 | $2,126 -8.5% | $244,944 +16.8% |
| 2022 | $2,324 -50.1% | $209,740 +24.3% |
| 2021 | $4,660 +13% | $168,752 +13% |
| 2020 | $4,124 -6.8% | $149,340 -6.7% |
| 2019 | $4,426 +12.5% | $160,052 +12.9% |
| 2017 | $3,933 +3.5% | $141,716 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $3,800 | $136,916 +19.9% |
| 2015 | $3,800 +42.3% | $114,156 +13.2% |
| 2014 | $2,670 -12.9% | $100,868 -12.8% |
| 2013 | $3,067 -1.2% | $115,628 -1% |
| 2012 | $3,103 -7.4% | $116,764 -7.3% |
| 2011 | $3,352 | $125,900 |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | $141,480 |
| 2006 | $3,083 +5% | $141,480 +5% |
| 2005 | $2,936 | $134,760 |
| 2004 | $2,936 -7.1% | $134,760 |
| 2003 | $3,162 +9.1% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,899 +31.6% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,202 +1% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,181 | -- |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$893,500
$849,000 - $938,000
$6,653/mo
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