Property Discovery  ·  Metro Atlanta

The whole market, one search away.

Search by place, price, and property type. And when a search is not enough, hand us the brief and we hunt it down for you.

Live MLS inventory  ·  Loading

Active · Single Family Residence

8785 Mica Creek, Ball Ground

FMLS #7817313 · Status: Active · Listing Provided By: Drake Realty of GA, Inc. · 770-565-2044

6 bd · 5 ba · 5,053 sq ft

$795,000
Listing photo 1, FMLS #7817313

Welcome to this exceptional 6-bedroom, 5-bath home nestled on a private cul-de-sac lot in the highly sought-after River Rock community in Ball Ground, Forsyth County. Offering over 5,000 square feet of beautifully designed living space, this home combines timeless craftsmanship, modern updates, and resort-style outdoor living in one incredible package. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the soaring ceilings, abundant natural light streaming through oversized picture windows, rich recently refinished hardwood floors, elegant upgraded millwork, plantation shutters, and a dramatic two-story stacked stone wood-burning fireplace that anchors the spacious great room. The open-concept floor plan provides an ideal balance of comfort and functionality for everyday living and entertaining. The gourmet kitchen is designed to impress with custom solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large center island with additional storage, and an inviting breakfast nook overlooking the private backyard. The adjoining keeping room flows seamlessly into the fireside family room, creating the perfect gathering space for family and friends. The luxurious primary suite is conveniently located on the main level and serves as a private retreat featuring a tray ceiling, spacious sitting area, spa-inspired bath, and generous walk-in closet. An additional bedroom and full bath on the main level provide an ideal guest suite or home office. Upstairs offers spacious secondary bedrooms and baths, while the finished terrace level is built for entertaining with a large recreation room, media room, custom bar, additional bedroom, full bath, and abundant storage space. Outdoor living is equally impressive. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining on the expansive teak deck or beneath the custom covered patio featuring an outdoor fireplace, ceiling fans, and heaters, all overlooking a beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard that backs to approximately 40 acres of protected greenspace for exceptional privacy. This home has been thoughtfully updated with newer Lennox HVAC system, NEST thermostats, solar panels for enhanced energy efficiency, updated lighting, extensive exterior hardscaping, fiber optic AT&T internet, an oversized laundry room with mud sink, and an oversized three-car garage. Roof replaced in 2020. River Rock offers an unmatched lifestyle with outstanding amenities including multiple swimming pools, clubhouse, playground, fire pit, tennis courts, pickleball courts, scenic nature trails, and beautiful Etowah River access areas. Conveniently located near top-rated Forsyth County schools, shopping, dining, and GA-400, this home truly offers the perfect combination of luxury, comfort, privacy, and convenience. This is a rare opportunity to own one of River Rock's finest homes in one of North Forsyth's most desirable communities.

IDX content last updated: Oct 4, 2026, 1:00 AM EDT

Two Ways to Hunt

Browse it yourself,
or hand us the brief.

A portal shows you what is listed. A private search puts a person on what you actually want, including the houses that never make it to a portal.

Browse

Search the market.

Every listing in metro Atlanta, searchable by place, price, and type the moment the live feed connects. Save searches and get alerts the day inventory moves.

Back to search
Private Search

We hunt it down.

Tell us the neighborhood, the school district, the lot, the light, whatever the real requirement is. We work the agent network and the off-market channels until it shows up.

Start a private search

Every Listing, Full Treatment

What a Rykman
listing page carries.

When live inventory connects, each property opens into a page built like our listings deserve. Here is the anatomy.

The Story

Presentation first.

Editorial photography, the property's point of view, and the facts that make its value legible in the first thirty seconds.

The Numbers

The full picture.

Price history, taxes, schools, and area context in one place, so you evaluate the deal, not just the photos.

The Move

One tap to act.

Book the showing or text the question directly from the page. Speed matters when the right house surfaces.

Ready When You Are

Never house-hunt
alone again.

The search is the easy part. The read, the offer, and the win are where representation earns its keep.