$985,000

490 Mcwhorter Dr Athens, GA 30606

$10,000
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,621 sqft
0.5 acres
$376 / sqft
House

Property details

About 490 Mcwhorter Dr

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.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingElectric
Size2,621 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.51 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingOff Street
MLS #10503572
FireplaceFamily Room, Living Room

Summary

  • MLS Number: 10503572
  • MLS Name: Georgia MLS 2
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty.
  • Listing Agent: Ross Vaughn

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$329,312$9,229
2022$269,625$8,282
2021$234,555$7,567
2020$221,394$7,123
2018$183,664$5,895
2017$172,696$5,195

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.7 mi

205 Alps Rd

5

Barrow Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

100 Pinecrest Dr

7

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.7 mi

757 N Chase St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $85,985. Residents of Athens, GA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

20%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
17%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
33%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • The Container StoreThe Container Store

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 490 Mcwhorter Dr

This home is located at 490 Mcwhorter Dr in Athens, GA and zip code 30606. This 2,621 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.51 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $985,000.

In March 2025 more than 16 listings in Athens, GA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 50 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 87 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Athens, GA increased by 19.6% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $352,389 and the average listing age was 57 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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