$955,000
$30K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $6,248/month

Total Views 10,540
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,621 Sq Ft
$364 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Clarke Central High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops

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

Ross Eric Vaughn

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty License #348653 Listed on: 04/18/2025

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,566

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Foyer
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,621 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Two Story Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Central Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bobbin Mill Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,566

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .51
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 2621
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2621
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2621
  • Interior Amenities: Other, Split Foyer, Two Story Foyer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Solid Surface Counters
  • Price Per Square Foot: 364.364

Beds/Baths

  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Other
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Barrow
  • High School: Clarke Central
  • Middle School: Clarke
  • Elementary School: Barrow
  • Middle School: Clarke
  • High School: Clarke Central

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11566.19

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
2024 $11,566 $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
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
02/18/2012 02/18/12 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2010 06/22/10 For Sale $439,000 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

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: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10503572

Georgia MLS

APN: 124B3-B-027