photo 1: 490 McWhorter Drive, Athens GA 30606

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

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490 McWhorter Drive, Athens GA 30606

$955,000

Price

4

Beds

3

Baths

2,621

Sq. Ft.

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 Type

Residential

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Built Year

1940

Levels

2

Price/Sqft

--

Lot Size Acre

0.51

Status

Active

Days on Realoq

96

Living Area

2,621 Sq. Ft.

Lot Size Sqft

22,215 Sq. Ft.

Location

Kitchen Features
  • Solid Surface Counters
Fireplace Features
  • Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features
  • Other, Split Foyer, Two Story Foyer
Laundry Features
  • Other
Cooling Features
  • Electric
Heating Features
  • Central
Appliances
  • Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring
  • Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Exterior Features
  • Other
Garage Spaces
  • 3
Parking Features
  • Off Street
Roof
  • Composition
Architecture
  • Traditional
Materials
  • Brick
Lot Information
  • Level
Water Source
  • Public
Parcel Number
  • 124B3 B027
Agent

Ross Vaughn

Brokerage

Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

Source AOR

Clarke

Listing ID #

10503572

Possession

Close Of Escrow

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