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.
Active
$885,000
490 McWhorter Dr, Athens, GA 30606
4beds
2,621sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.51 Acres Lot
$848,600 Zestimate®
$338/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 210 days
- 365
- 26
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ross Vaughn 706-207-9438,
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10712134
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Other
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,621
- Total interior livable area: 2,621 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,621
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 124B3 B027
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Concrete, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Bobbin Mill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $338/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $984,092
- Annual tax amount: $12,329
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 210 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
$848,600
$806,000 - $891,000
$3,066/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $885,000-1.6%$338/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $899,000$343/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $899,000-5.9%$343/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $955,000$364/sqft |
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| 10/19/2025 | Listing removed | $955,000$364/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Price change | $955,000-3%$364/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $985,000+176.3%$376/sqft |
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| 3/19/2012 | Sold | $356,500-16.1%$136/sqft |
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| 1/16/2011 | Listed for sale | $424,900-3.2%$162/sqft |
Source: Systems Engineering, Inc. #916894 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2010 | Listed for sale | $439,000$167/sqft |
Source: Systems Engineering, Inc. #916894 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,222 +5.7% | $393,637 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $11,566 +18.1% | $370,118 +12.4% |
| 2023 | $9,792 +18.2% | $329,312 +22.1% |
| 2022 | $8,282 +9.4% | $269,625 +15% |
| 2021 | $7,568 +5.4% | $234,555 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $7,177 +4.8% | $221,394 +4.6% |
| 2019 | $6,849 +16.2% | $211,742 +15.3% |
| 2018 | $5,896 | $183,664 +6.4% |
| 2017 | $5,896 +6.7% | $172,696 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $5,524 +6.3% | $163,044 +9.7% |
| 2015 | $5,196 +10.2% | $148,657 +6.5% |
| 2014 | $4,715 | $139,586 |
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Neighborhood: 30606
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barrow
- Middle: Clarke
- High: Clarke Central
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





