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PRICE $985,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 4
BATHS 2.5
HOME SIZE 2,621 sqft
LOT SIZE 22,216 sqft

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.

DAYS ON MARKET 2 LAST UPDATED 4/18/2025
TRACT Bobbin Mill YEAR BUILT 1940
GARAGE SPACES 3.0 COUNTY Clarke
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
Elementary School Barrow
Jr. High School Clarke
High School Clarke Central


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Electric
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave , Oven , Range, Refrigerator, Washer
BASEMENT Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick
EXTERIOR Other
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Central
INTERIOR Entrance Foyer, Other
LOT 0.51 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Level
PARKING Off Street
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 2
STYLE Traditional
SUBDIVISION Bobbin Mill
TAXES 11566.19
UTILITIES Cable Available
WATER Public
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