About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 490 McWhorter Drive in Athens, GA is listed for $885,000 ($338 per sqft). Built in 1940, the home offers 2,621 sqft of living space on a 0.51 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1940
  • 0.51 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 4 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
4 spaces
1940

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$4,733/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$640
Interest$3,835
Insurance$258

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

490 McWhorter Drive

Athens, GA 30606

Bobbin Mill

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

BookcasesEntrance FoyerWet Bar

Property Details

Flooring

TileCarpetHardwood

Construction

Brick Concrete Wood Siding

Parking

Off Street

Heating

Electric (Heating)Central

Cooling

Central AirElectric

Appliances

DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 490 McWhorter Drive is listed at $885,000 ($338/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $4,733 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1940, 0.51 acre lot, 2 stories, 4 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Wet Bar.

This property is listed by Ross Vaughn and can be reached at 7062079438.

RV

Ross Vaughn

Agent at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

(706) 207-9438

Listed by Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty · Broker phone: (706) 543-4000 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 10712134· Source: Georgia Multiple Listing Service· 119 days on PropertySimple

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490 McWhorter Drive, Athens, GA 30606

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