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.
For sale
$985,000
490 McWhorter Dr, Athens, GA 30606
4beds
2,621sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.51 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$376/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning fireplaceNatural streamSpacious primary suiteOak hardwood floorsMulti-level decksExterior deck accessLight and bright bedrooms
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 18, 2025 at 12:10pm
Listed by:
Eric Vaughn,
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Source: Classic MLS,MLS#: 1024908
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Built-in Features, Fireplace, High Speed Internet, Other, See Remarks, Solid Surface Counters, Cable TV, Wired for Data, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Suite, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Unfinished,Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Two, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,621 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Parking Available
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fence, Patio, See Remarks
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Level, See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 124B3 B 027
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Basement, Crawlspace, Other, See Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bobbin Mill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $376/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $925,294
- Annual tax amount: $11,566
- Date on market: 4/18/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
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