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$885,000
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490 McWhorter Drive, Athens, GA 30606Listing ID CL351420

490 McWhorter Drive, Athens, GA 30606

Active
Bobbin Mill
Time on site: 149 daysLast updated: Jul 7, 2026
Property Type
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
Square Feet
2,621
Acres
Acres
0.51
Days on Site
Days on Site
149
Cooling
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Heating
Heating
Central, Electric
Year Built
Year Built
1940
Parking
Parking
Off Street, Parking Available, On Street

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 Information

Property Details

Location

Address
490 McWhorter Drive
County
Clarke
City
Athens
Zip Code
30606
Subdivision
Bobbin Mill

Interior Features

Beds and Baths

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1

Building

Building Information

Square Feet
2,621
Year Built
1940
Construction
Brick, Frame, Concrete, Wood Siding
Foundation
Crawlspace

Financial

Special Conditions
Standard
Eric VaughnColdwell Banker Upchurch Realty

Market Report for 30606

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*Average of $2,150 in rewards is calculated based on the purchase or sale of a home between $400,000 to $449,000. The median home price for all housing types is in the United States is $405,400 as of 2025 as reported by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The actual reward amount may vary depending on the purchase or sales price of the home. Please see the Lakeview Home Rewards program terms and conditions for more details. The National Association of Realtors® is a registered trademark of the National Association of Realtors®.

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