#1024451, Mary Catherine Smith, Listing Office: Corcoran Classic Living
490 Mcwhorter Dr Athens, GA 30606
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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.
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- MLS Number: 10503572
- MLS Name: Georgia MLS 2
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty.
- Listing Agent: Ross Vaughn
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property 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.
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.
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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.