Cherokee County property record for 12500 E Cherokee Dr, Ball Ground, GA 30107
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 9.73 acres (424,274 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,878 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Mar 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03N10 089 A |
| Primary APN | 03N10 089 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,440 sqft |
| Flooring | Plywood |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Log Home |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 424,274 sqft (9.73 acres) |
| Lot Width | 500 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 2,192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 668 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 380699 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 03N10089A |
| Street Address | 12500 E CHEROKEE DR |
| City | BALL GROUND |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30107-4858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | LL 659, 660, 661; 3RD D TRACT C-2 |
| Legal Tract | C-2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | LATHEMTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 90506 |
12500 E Cherokee Dr, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2018.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of November 17, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12500 E CHEROKEE DR, BALL GROUND, GA 30107-4858 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage THE CITIZENS BANK OF GEORGIA |
| Mar 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BK/GA |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage STEVEN B & DIANE H WEST |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0014311624 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14311 / 624 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0143110624 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE GA |
| Property Address | 12500 E CHEROKEE DR, BALL GROUND, GA 30107-4858 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12500 E CHEROKEE DR, BALL GROUND, GA 30107-4858 |
| Document Number | 0145772050 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 0000014577/0000002050 |
| Instrument | 2020062039 |
| Name | THE CITIZENS BANK OF GEORGIA |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE GA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12500 E CHEROKEE DR, BALL GROUND, GA 30107-4858 |
| Document Number | 0143430919 |
| Book / Page | 014343 / 000919 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12500 E CHEROKEE DR BALL GROUND GA 301074858, BALL GROUND, GA 30107-4858 |
| Document Number | 143430920 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 014343/000920 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/GA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CUMMING, GA 30040 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE GA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12500 E CHEROKEE DR, BALL GROUND, GA 30107-4858 |
| Document Number | 0143110624 |
| Book / Page | 014311 / 000624 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36362 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $600.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12500 E CHEROKEE DR BALL GROUND GA 301074858, BALL GROUND, GA 30107-4858 |
| Document Number | 143110625 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014311/000625 |
| Instrument | 36363 |
| Name | STEVEN B & DIANE H WEST |
|---|---|
| Address | 1630 WRIGHTS MILL RD, CANTON, GA 30115-7506 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
Source: Cherokee County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Unified School District | Cherokee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,878.00 (+24.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $376,440 (+22.94%) Land $166,280 Building $210,160 | $941,100 (+22.94%) Land $415,700 Building $525,400 |
| 2023 | $306,200 (+16.87%) Land $118,760 Building $187,440 | $765,500 (+16.87%) Land $296,900 Building $468,600 | |
| 2022 | $7,120.00 Homeowner's exemption | $262,000 Land $113,840 Building $148,160 | $655,000 Land $284,600 Building $370,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 12500 E Cherokee Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 14, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12500 E Cherokee Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHEROKEE COUNTY serves 224,427 people · EPA ID GA0570002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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