1242 George Street Sydney, NS B1P 1N2
Listing Courtesy of: NOVA SCOTIA - IDX / Listed By: Re/Max Park Place Inc.

  1242 George Street Sydney, NS B1P 1N2

Active (100 Days)
$449,900 (CAD)
5
BED
2
BATH
1,928
SQFT

Description

Welcome to 1242 George Street Discover the rare combination of space, privacy, and convenience at 1242 George Street, ideally situated at the top of Hardwood Hill in Sydneys south end. This well-maintained brick bungalow sits on an impressive 1.74-acre lot, offering a beautifully landscaped and fenced backyard that extends into a private, wooded retreat with mature trees and endless possibilities for gardens, trails, recreation, or simply enjoying nature. The bright main level features a welcoming living room with hardwood flooring and propane fireplace, a modernized kitchen with stainless steel appliances and propane stove, two spacious bedrooms, main-level laundry, and a bathroom with in-floor heat. Ductless heat pumps, installed in 2024, provide efficient heating and cooling, with electric baseboards for backup. The finished lower level adds three additional bedrooms, or use one as a rec room or home theatre, plus a full bathroom. Each lower-level bedroom has an egress window installed in 2025. Recent updates include 2025 laminate flooring throughout the lower level, new flooring in the main-level bedrooms, a new front door and living room window, and a new back screen door. Outdoor and practical features include a 24' x 24' attached garage, 200-amp electrical service, generator hookup with included gas generator, paved front driveway, additional rear gravel parking, enclosed patio, rear deck, and a large fenced backyard with privacy slats added in 2024perfect for children, pets, and outdoor entertaining. Enjoy spectacular hill views and wooded privacy while remaining close to all amenities, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Cape Breton Cancer Centre, downtown Sydney, NSCC Waterfront Campus, and just a short drive to Cape Breton University. A property of this size and setting within the city is increasingly hard to findcome experience the space, privacy, and possibilities for yourself.

MLS®:
202611689
Lot Size
1.74 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1981
Style
Bungalow
Views
No
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Listed By

Keith Buckland, Re/Max Park Place Inc.
Source
NOVA SCOTIA - IDX
Last checked Aug 28 2026 at 11:11 AM EDT
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances : Dishwasher
  • Appliances : Washer
  • Appliances : Refrigerator
  • Appliances : Dryer
  • Appliances : Oven - Propane
Subdivision
  • N/A
Lot Information
  • Partially Cleared
  • Sloping/Terraced
  • Partial Landscaped
  • Partially Fenced
  • Year Round Road
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Exterior Features : Propane Fireplace
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
Heating and Cooling
  • Baseboard
  • Heat Pump -Ductless
  • Ductless Cooling
  • Fireplace
Flooring
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic
  • Hardwood
  • Tile
Exterior Features
  • Vinyl
  • Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Electricity, Telephone, Cable, High Speed Internet
  • Sewer: Municipal
  • Fuel: Electric, Propane
School Information
  • Elementary School: Brookland Elementary School
  • Middle School: Whitney Pier Memorial Junior Hig
  • High School: Riverview Rural High School 10-1
Garage
  • Double
  • Attached
  • Wired
  • 24X24 - 8.5x6
Parking
  • Spaces : 0
  • Gravel
  • Paved
Living Area
  • 1,928 sqft

Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Aug 11, 2026
Price Changed
$449,900
-5%
-$25,000
Jun 14, 2026
Price Changed
$474,900
-5%
-$25,000
May 21, 2026
Listed
$499,900
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