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.
Single Family ResidenceProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$420Price / Sq Ft
2 spacesParking
FireplaceBasementEco-Friendly
Property details
Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
Bookcases
Other
Bedrooms
4 main-level bedrooms
Flooring
Hardwood
Other
Tile
Fireplaces
Other fireplace
1 fireplace
Windows
Insulated windows
Double-pane windows
Basement
Exterior entry
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Breakfast bar
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Range
Oven
Dryer
Washer
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Other
Heating & cooling
Central air
Windows
Electric
Forced air
Map view
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Schools
ElementaryBarrow
MiddleClarke
HighClarke Central
Street view
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Sale and tax history for 590 McWhorter Dr
DateEventPrice
Sep 6, 2026Listed$1,295,000$420/sq ft
Sep 3, 2026Price Changed$1,295,000$420/sq ft
Public record
Beds5
Baths4.5
StoriesOne and One Half
Lot size0.26 acres
Finished Sq. Ft.3,080
Total Sq. Ft.3,080
Year built1935
StyleBungalow/Cottage
CountyClarke
Parking Spaces2
BasementExterior Entry
GarageYes
MLS attribution
Listed by Alicia B Appling· Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty · (706) 202-5033