490 Mcwhorter Drive, Athens, GA 30606
Local realty services provided by:ERA Towne Square Realty, Inc.
Listed by: ross vaughn
Office: coldwell banker upchurch realty
MLS#:10712134
Source:METROMLS
Price summary
- Price:$885,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$337.66
About this home
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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Home facts
- Year built:1940
- Listing ID #:10712134
- Updated:March 31, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Kitchen Description:Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
- Living area:2,621 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Electric
- Heating:Central, Electric
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:1940
- Building area:2,621 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.51 Acres
- Lot Features:Level
- Architectural Style:Traditional
- Construction Materials:Brick, Concrete, Wood Siding
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Clarke Central
- Middle school:Clarke
- Elementary school:Barrow
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$885,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$337.66
- Tax amount:$12,329 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, In Hall, Washer
- Amenities:Bookcases, Two Story Foyer, Wet Bar
Parking
- Total parking spaces:4
- Parking description:Off Street Parking, Parking Pad
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