Wendy Todd

490 Mcwhorter Drive

Athens, GA
$ 899,000 Beds 4 Baths 2.5 Sq 2,621 Virtual Tour
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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.

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  • Price
  • $ 899,000
  • City
  • Athens
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • Clarke
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.51 Acres
  • Zip
  • 30606
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,621
  • Year Built
  • 1940
  • Taxes
  • $ 11566
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • CM1024908
Listed By: Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Data Source: Savannah MLS (SMLC)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air,Electric
Possession Close Of Escrow
Appliances Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Patio/Porch Features Deck,Porch,Screened
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1940
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2024
Community Features None
County Clarke
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Subdivision Name Bobbin Mill
Garage Y/N false
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Take Milledge Circle to McWhorter Drive. Property is on the corner of McWhorter Drive and Highland Avenue.
ModificationTimestamp 2025-11-10T15:29:14.080-00:00
High School Clarke Central
City Athens
Lot Size Units Acres
Elementary School Barrow Elementary
Tax Annual Amount 11566
Home Warranty Y/N false
Middle/Junior High School Clarke Middle
Virtual Tour https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/sav/CM1024908
Standard Status Active
Virtual Tour https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/sav/CM1024908
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
Expected Active Date 2025-04-18
PostalCity Athens

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Other
Basement Full,Unfinished,Crawl Space
Flooring Carpet,Tile,Wood
Total Stories 2
Basement (Y/N) true
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 4
Main Level Bathrooms 1
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Deck,Other,Porch
Fencing Yard Fenced
Parking Features Parking Available
Lot Features Level
Water Source Public
Total Parking 3
Lot Size Area 0.51
Foundation Details Crawlspace,Other
Lot Size Acres 0.51
Waterfront Y/N false

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Statesboro, GA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Barrow Elementary Elementary School
Middle School Clarke Middle Middle School
High School Clarke Central High School

Price History

9/17/2025 Listed $955,000
11/10/2025 6% - $899,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 30606

Price
AVG $710K
$900K
Taxes
AVG $5,109
$11,566
Year Built
AVG 1989
1940

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490 Mcwhorter Drive Athens, GA is a Single Family Home for sale at $899000 with 2621 sqft and a lot size of 0.51 Acres Acre(s). 490 Mcwhorter Drive Athens has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1940. The property's zip code is 30606 which is in Athens, GA

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