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490 Mcwhorter Drive

Athens, GA
$ 885,000 Beds 4 Baths 2.5 Sq 2,621 Virtual Tour
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Welcome to 490 McWhorter Drive in highly coveted Bobbin Mill, a Five Points neighborhood in beautiful Athens, Georgia. This 4 BR 2.5 BA home built in 1940, features original character and charm like oak hardwood floors throughout much of the home, arched doorways, hardware and millwork. Many structural improvements made to the home as well as new paint throughout. Entering the front door to the foyer, sunny formal dining room and kitchen are located left side of home. Right side has formal living room with wood burning fireplace. Adjacent is a large light and bright family room with wet bar, additional fireplace, built-ins and new carpet. Exterior door to side deck and driveway. Kitchen features solid surface countertops, plenty of cabinetry for storage and black and white tile floor. High bar for eating or study. Bright and cheery breakfast room with vistas outside as well as exterior access onto a deck. New windows throughout home. Laundry room with sink, a powder room and interior access to basement also here on main floor. Several other glass doors for easy exterior access as well. Upstairs, spacious primary suite with two large walk-in closets, new carpet, built-ins and bathroom with roomy tiled step-in shower. Upper exterior deck access for commanding views of the property. Three additional light and bright bedrooms with plenty of closest spaces also on the second floor. Full hall bathroom and storage closet. Bathroom retains charming original basket weave floor tile and cast iron tub. Updated vanity and toilet. Basement has plenty of storage areas, professionally encapsulated crawl space and exterior access. Private screened back porch, multi-level decks and under storage by driveway. Lovely patio spaces. Charming pathways, thoughtfully edited tree canopy leads to natural stream. Property is conveniently located just minutes from the Five Points business district, The University Georgia and downtown Athens. Beechwood and Alps Shopping Centers also just a quick drive away.

Active

  • Price
  • $ 885,000
  • City
  • Athens
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • Clarke
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.51 Acres
  • Zip
  • 30606
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,621
  • Year Built
  • 1940
  • Taxes
  • $ 12329
  • Style
  • Traditional
  • MLS#
  • 10712134
Listed By: Ross Vaughn with Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty;
Data Source: Georgia MLS (GAMLS)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central,Electric
Cooling Central Air,Electric
Utilities Underground Utilities
Roof Composition
Appliances Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials Brick,Concrete,Wood Siding
Year Built 1940
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Community Features None
County Clarke
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage false
Subdivision Name Bobbin Mill
Garage Y/N false
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions From Five Points turn onto Milledge Circle heading west. Follow Milledge Circle to four way stop. Cross onto McWhorter Drive. Property is past Highland Avenue on the left. Coming from Milledge Avenue turn west onto Cloverhurst Drive. Turn left onto McWhoter Drive. Property is on the right.
High School Clarke Central
City Athens
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 22215.6
Carport Y/N false
Elementary School Barrow
Land Lease Y/N false
Tax Annual Amount 12329.39
Home Warranty Y/N false
Middle/Junior High School Clarke
Property Condition Resale
Virtual Tour https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/sav/CL351420
Structure Type House
Building Area Units Square Feet
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Bookcases,Entrance Foyer,Wet Bar
Basement Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
Flooring Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
Total Fireplaces 2
Fireplace Features Family Room,Living Room
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Above Grade Finished Area 2621
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features In Hall
Total Bedrooms 4
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
LivingAreaSource Public Records
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Kitchen Features Breakfast Area,Breakfast Bar
Total Baths 3

Exterior Features

Parking Features Off Street,Parking Pad
Lot Features Level
Water Source Public
Total Parking 4
Lot Size Area 22215.6
Building Area Total 2621
Lot Size Acres 0.51
Lot Size Source Public Records

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Mableton, GA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Barrow Elementary School
Middle School Clarke Middle School
High School Clarke Central High School

Price History

3/17/2026 Listed $885,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 30606

Price
AVG $700K
$890K
Taxes
AVG $5,086
$12,329
Year Built
AVG 1989
1940

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490 Mcwhorter Drive Athens, GA is a Single Family Home for sale at $885000 with 2621 sqft and a lot size of 0.51 Acres Acre(s). 490 Mcwhorter Drive Athens has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1940. The property's zip code is 30606 which is in Athens, GA

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