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.
Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
LAUNDRY FEATURES
In Hall
FIREPLACE FEATURES
Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning Stove
Heating
Central, Electric
Cooling
Central Air, Electric
Utility Features
Underground Utilities
WATER SOURCE
Public
Year Built
1940
Basement
Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Crawl Space
FOUNDATION
Crawlspace
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
Colonial/Traditional
Parking Features
Off Street, Parking Available, On Street
Lot Features
Corner Lot
View
Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
CITY
Athens
SUBDIVISION
Bobbin Mill
COUNTY
Clarke
STATE
GA
LATEST UPDATE
2026-03-23T21:38:17.895Z
PRICE CHANGE(S)
$885,000 Mar 17, 2026
Offered By
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Property Details
Property TypeResidential
StatusActive
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms (Full)2
Property Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
Square Feet2,621
MLS #CL351420
Bathrooms (Half)1
AppliancesDryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
LAUNDRY FEATURESIn Hall
FIREPLACE FEATURESFamily Room, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning Stove
HeatingCentral, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Utility FeaturesUnderground Utilities
WATER SOURCEPublic
Year Built1940
BasementExterior Entry, Interior Entry, Crawl Space
FOUNDATIONCrawlspace
ARCHITECTURAL STYLEColonial/Traditional
Parking FeaturesOff Street, Parking Available, On Street
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot
ViewCreek/Stream, Trees/Woods
CITYAthens
SUBDIVISIONBobbin Mill
COUNTYClarke
STATEGA
LATEST UPDATE2026-03-23T21:38:17.895Z
PRICE CHANGE(S)
$885,000 Mar 17, 2026
Market Trends
New Properties On Market
62
2%
Increase In New Listings
Average Asking Price
$398,745
$245,168 Decrease In Avg Asking Price
Average Asking Price / Sq. Ft.
$187
$63 Decrease In List Price/Sq. Ft.
Average Days On Market
6
15 Day
Decrease In Days On Market
Data as of Jun 04, 2026.
Remaining statistics above are calculated on activity within the period from Apr 01, 2026 to May 31, 2026.
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