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590 McWhorter Dr, Athens, GA, 30606

5beds
5baths
3,080sqft
$1,325,000
$430price/sqft
$8,131/moest. monthly cost
$325,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

Located in one of Athens most desirable in-town neighborhoods, this beautifully appointed 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offers 3,080 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on a corner lot just a short walk to Five Points and the University of Georgia. The open floor plan is ideal for entertaining, featuring hardwood floors throughout the main living areas and all main-level bedrooms. The kitchen is the heart of the home with granite countertops, a large island, gas cooktop, and seamless flow into the dining area and family room. A wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and character to the spacious living area. The primary suite is a true retreat with private access to an upper deck overlooking the custom screened porch below-one of the owners favorite upgrades. Enjoy outdoor living year-round from the front porch, rear porch, screened porch, upper deck, and gated patio. Three of the five bedrooms feature private ensuite baths, offering exceptional flexibility for family and guests. Additional features include tile bathrooms, a large laundry room with abundant storage, a specialized fresh-air intake system, two HVAC units, and a gas furnace serving the main level. A partial cellar-style basement with exterior access provides excellent storage, workshop, or hobby space. With timeless finishes, thoughtful upgrades, and an unbeatable walkable location near Five Points, UGA, parks, dining, and shopping, this home offers the very best of Athens living. Please enjoy the attached video tour to show all possibilities of this updated Five Points property.

Getting Around

38
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
54
BikeBikeable

Schools

7/10
Barrow Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.7 mi
5/10
Clarke Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.7 mi
5/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1935

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Other,Stone

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Oven/Range (Combo),Refrigerator,Washer
  • Laundry features: Other

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Exterior Entry

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bedrooms: 4

Features

  • Bookcases,Other,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Window features: Double Pane Windows
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Other,Tile
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 3,080

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,080
  • Total interior livable area: 3,080 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Bar,Kitchen Island

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 124B3 C001

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Porch,Screened

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.26 Acres
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Off Street

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

No climate risk data available.

How This Home’s Risks Compare

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $6,699$80,388
Home Insurance *$184$2,208
Property Taxes $949$11,388
Electricity $299$3,590
Total$8,131$97,572
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$278,777/yr
40% on housing$243,930/yr
45% on housing$216,826/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,778Commercial: 638
Total Premiums$16.25M
Total Exposure$2.20B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.5%
6.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.6%
3.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$430This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 30606$196
Clarke County$183

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 30606
Clarke County

Current Market Trends

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Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-07Listed for sale$1,325,000
2016-05-16Sold$575,000
2015-09-16Price change$599,900
2015-07-17Listed for sale$629,900
2015-01-26Sold$265,000
2014-11-27Price change$281,200
2014-10-14Price change$289,900
2014-08-20Listed for sale$299,900
2012-09-06Listing removed$294,900
2012-07-03Listed for sale$294,900
2006-07-03Sold$314,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentAlicia B Appling
BrokerageColdwell Banker Upchurch Realty

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