Description
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.
Details
| MLS # | 10712134 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1940 |
| Days On Site | 202 |
| Listing Provided By | Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty | Ross Vaughn |
Features
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,621 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.51 |
Interior
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Wet Bar |
| Cooling | Central Air, Electric |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Central, Electric |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Fireplaces Total | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Family Room, Living Room |
| Room Kitchen Features | Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar |
| Laundry Features | In Hall |
Exterior
| Lot Features | Level |
|---|---|
| Construction Materials | Brick, Concrete, Wood Siding |
| Roof | Composition |
Parking
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | No |
| Parking Features | Off Street, Parking Pad |
| Open Parking Yes / No | Yes |
Utilities
| Utilities | Underground Utilities |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 12329.39 |
|---|---|
| Tax Year | 2025 |
Location
| Community Features | None |
|---|
Area Information
| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Clarke |
| City | Athens |
| Zip Code | 30606 |
| Area | Clarke |
| Community Name | Bobbin Mill |
| School District | Clarke Central |
| Elementary School | Barrow |
| High School | Clarke Central |
| Listing VS Median (in Bobbin Mill) | |
Price: $885,000 low | high Med: $967,500 sqft: 2,621 low | high Med: 3,043 $ / sqft: $338 low | high Med: $320 On site: 202 low | high Med: 114.5 | |
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| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Clarke |
| City | Athens |
| Zip Code | 30606 |
| Area | Clarke |
| Community Name | Bobbin Mill |
| School District | Clarke Central |
| Elementary School | Barrow |
| High School | Clarke Central |
| Listing VS Median (in Bobbin Mill) | |
Price: $885,000 low | high Med: $967,500 sqft: 2,621 low | high Med: 3,043 $ / sqft: $338 low | high Med: $320 On site: 202 low | high Med: 114.5 | |
