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490 Mcwhorter Drive

Athens, GA 30606
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt2,621

Sqft

Acres0.51

Acre(Lot)

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.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $885,000

AD Id : 76189739

MLS Id : 10712134

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.51 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,621

Year Built : 1940

Garage : 4

County : Clarke

Subdivision: Bobbin Mill

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms On Upper Level: 4 Bedrooms On Lower Level: 0 Main Bedrooms: 0 Room Type: Foyer,Other Window Features: Insulated Windows

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1 Full Baths Main: 0 Baths Full Lower: 0 Baths Full Upper: 2

    Water/Sewer

    Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Kitchen Information

    Kitchen: Breakfast Area,Breakfast Bar Dining Room: Open Concept

    Interior Features

    Bookcases,Two Story Foyer,Wet Bar Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile

    Appliances

    Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Oven/Range (Combo),Refrigerator,Washer

    Utilities

    Underground Utilities
  • Cooling Features

    Central Air,Electric

    Heating Source

    Central,Electric

    Fireplace

    Number of Fireplaces: 2 Fireplace Features: Family Room,Living Room

  • Building Information

    Built Year: 1940 Roof Type: Composition Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry Levels: Two Property Age: 86
  • Laundry Features

    In Hall

    Construction Materials

    Brick,Concrete,Wood Siding

    Property Condition

    Resale

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size (Acr): 0.51 Lot Size Source: Public Records Lot Features: Level
  • Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Structure Type: House Subdivision: Bobbin Mill City: Athens State: GA 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. Property Status: Active

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $885,000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $12329.39 Tax Year: 2025
  • Home Warranty

    Home Warranty Paid: No

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    Parking Information

    Parking: 4 Parking Features: Off Street,Parking Pad
  • Homeowners Association Information

    Association: No Annual Association Fee: 0 Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0 Association Fee Includes: None Community Features: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Barrow High School: Clarke Central Middle School: Clarke Source Neighborhood: Bobbin Mill
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/08/2026 @ 14:29

MLS: 10712134 LISTED BY: Ross Vaughn, Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty 706-543-4000 SOURCE: Georgia MLS

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