490 Mcwhorter Drive, Athens, GA

$885,000

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4

Beds

2,621

Square feet

0.51

Acres

About 490 Mcwhorter Drive

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.

Features of 490 Mcwhorter Drive

MLS® # CL351420
Price $885,000
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 2,621
Acres 0.51
Year Built 1940
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Style Traditional
Status Active

Community Information

Address 490 Mcwhorter Drive
Subdivision Bobbin Mill
City Athens
County Clarke
State GA
Zip Code 30606

Amenities

Utilities Underground Utilities
Parking Off Street, Parking Available, On Street
View Panoramic, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Entrance Foyer
Appliances Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Fireplace Yes
Fireplaces Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
# of Stories 2

Exterior

Lot Description Corner Lot
Construction Brick, Frame, Concrete, Wood Siding
Foundation Crawlspace

Additional Information

Date Listed March 17th, 2026
Days on Market 112
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeColdwell Banker Upchurch Realty

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