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490 McWhorter Drive, Athens, GA 30606

Listing by Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Sq ft
2,621
Lot
0.51 acres

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.

Type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1940
Price per sq ft
$338
HOA
None
Garage
—
Property tax (2025)
$12,329/yr
Listed
—
MLS #
10712134

Features

Basement

Interior

Bookcases · Entrance Foyer · Wet Bar

Appliances

Dishwasher · Dryer · Microwave · Range · Refrigerator · Washer

Heating

Central · Electric

Cooling

Central Air · Electric

Flooring

Carpet · Hardwood · Tile

Lot

Level

Property details

Interior

Bedrooms on main level:
0
Primary bedroom on main:
No
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace features:
Family Room, Living Room
Basement:
Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
Laundry:
In Hall
Levels:
Two

Exterior and lot

Lot size:
0.51 acres

Construction

Architectural style:
Traditional
Construction materials:
Brick, Concrete, Wood Siding
Roof:
Composition
Property condition:
Resale

Utilities

Sewer:
Public Sewer
Water source:
Public
Utilities:
Underground Utilities

Parking

Parking total:
4
Parking features:
Off Street, Parking Pad

Community and HOA

Subdivision:
Bobbin Mill
HOA:
No

Taxes and financial

Annual tax amount:
$12,329 (2025)
Listing terms:
Cash, Conventional, FHA

Monthly cost

Estimated monthly cost

$5,829/mo

Principal & interest
$4,359
Property taxes
$1,027
Home insurance
$443

$177,000

Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's most recent figure where available; insurance assumes 0.6% of price per year, typical for the area, not including flood cover. Mortgage insurance applies below 20% down.

Price & status history

DateEventPrice
Mar 31, 2026Listed for sale$885,000

Schools

  • Barrow

    Elementary

  • Clarke

    Middle

  • Clarke Central

    High

School assignments can change — verify with the district before you buy.

Location

More homes in Bobbin Mill

Listing information

Listing office:
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Listing ID:
10712134
Status:
For sale

Source: Georgia MLS · Updated 5m ago · Nov 10, 2026, 2:00 AM ET

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