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490 Mcwhorter Drive

Athens, GA 30606

$885,000 $3,731/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

2,621

Sqft

0.51

Acre(Lot)

Description

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.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $885,000

AD Id : 76223485

MLS Id : CL351420

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.51 Acre

Living Area Size : 2,621

Year Built : 1940

County : Clarke

Subdivision: Bobbin Mill

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 4

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Has Basement: Yes Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Crawl Space
Interior Features

Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: In Hall
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central, Electric Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Electric

Building Information

Year Built: 1940 Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Concrete, Wood Siding Private Pool: No View: Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods

Lot Information

Main Square Feet: 0.51 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.51 Lot Size Square Feet: 22216 Lot Description: Corner Lot

Property Information

Subdivision: Bobbin Mill Source Property Type: Residential Zoning Description: Single Family Property SubType: Single Family Residence Property Age: 86

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $885000 Cash, Conventional, FHA

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 124B3 B 027

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Parking Information

Off Street, On Street

Utility Information

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Location Information

Direction: 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. WaterSource: Public

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/06/2026 @ 23:07

MLS: CL351420 LISTED BY: Eric Vaughn, Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty SOURCE: Hive MLS (North Carolina Regional)