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490 McWhorter Drive, Athens, GA 30606Listing ID 10712134

490 McWhorter Drive, Athens, GA 30606

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Bobbin Mill
Time on site: 148 daysLast updated: Mar 31, 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
148
Cooling
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Heating
Heating
Central, Electric
Year Built
Year Built
1940
Parking
Parking
Off Street, Parking Pad

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
High School
Clarke Central
Elementary School
Barrow

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, Concrete, Wood Siding
Roof
Composition
Condition
Resale

Property Taxes

Tax Annual Amount
$12,329
Tax Year
2025
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty, (706) 543-4000
Source: Georgia MLS
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