490 Mcwhorter Dr Athens, GA 30606
Five Points NeighborhoodEstimated payment $5,698/month
Highlights
- Deck
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Clarke Central High School Rated A-
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
About This Home
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.
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty License #348653 Listed on: 11/10/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,566
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 0.51 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,621 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Screened Porch
- Unfinished Basement
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Parking Pad
Schools
- Barrow Elementary School
- Clarke Middle School
- Clarke Central High School
Additional Features
- Deck
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bobbin Mill Subdivision
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,222 | $393,637 | $80,000 | $313,637 |
| 2024 | $12,222 | $370,118 | $74,000 | $296,118 |
| 2023 | $11,566 | $329,312 | $74,000 | $255,312 |
| 2022 | $8,282 | $269,625 | $70,000 | $199,625 |
| 2021 | $7,568 | $234,555 | $70,000 | $164,555 |
| 2020 | $7,124 | $221,394 | $70,000 | $151,394 |
| 2019 | $6,849 | $211,742 | $70,000 | $141,742 |
| 2018 | $5,896 | $183,664 | $70,000 | $113,664 |
| 2017 | $5,524 | $172,696 | $70,000 | $102,696 |
| 2016 | $5,196 | $163,044 | $70,000 | $93,044 |
| 2015 | $4,715 | $148,657 | $60,000 | $88,657 |
| 2014 | $4,413 | $139,586 | $54,000 | $85,586 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2025 11/10/25 | Price Changed | $899,000 | -5.9% | $343 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/07/2025 11/07/25 | For Sale | $955,000 | 0.0% | $364 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/18/2025 10/18/25 | Off Market | $955,000 | -- | -- | |
| 04/18/2025 04/18/25 | For Sale | $985,000 | +176.3% | $376 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/19/2012 03/19/12 | Sold | $356,500 | -18.8% | $136 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/18/2012 02/18/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/22/2010 06/22/10 | For Sale | $439,000 | -- | $167 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $356,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $180,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $170,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $125,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Georgia MLS
MLS Number: 10641250
APN: 124B3-B-027
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