Cherokee County property record for 697 Hightower Trl, Ball Ground, GA 30107
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 870 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,827 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03N21 062 |
| Primary APN | 03N21 062 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 870 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 878 sqft |
| Attic Area | 256 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 716 sqft |
| Patio Area | 184 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 90 sqft |
| Canopy | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 385212 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 03N21062 |
| Street Address | 697 HIGHTOWER TRL |
| City | BALL GROUND |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30107-5093 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | GC |
| Legal Description | LL 604 3RD D/TRACT 2 PB 27 PG 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | VINSON CO INC SURV |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHEROKEE GA |
| Township / Civil Division | LATHEMTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 90506 |
The current owner of 697 Hightower Trl bought it in February 2008.
Source: Cherokee County records, as of November 17, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 697 HIGHTOWER TRL, BALL GROUND, GA 30107-5093 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0010087317 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10087 / 317 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 697 Hightower Trl was $1,827.
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 | $1,827.00 | $69,572 Land $51,680 Building $17,892 | $173,930 Land $129,200 Building $44,730 |
| 2023 | $67,464 (+24.74%) Land $51,680 Building $15,784 | $168,660 (+24.74%) Land $129,200 Building $39,460 | |
| 2022 | $1,535.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,084 Land $38,760 Building $15,324 | $135,210 Land $96,900 Building $38,310 |
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 697 Hightower Trl 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 697 Hightower Trl is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 58% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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