Welcome to 1242 George Street, located at the top of Hardwood Hill in Sydneys south end. This well-maintained brick bungalow sits on a landscaped 1.74-acre lot and offers space, comfort, and convenience. The main level features a bright living room with hardwood flooring and propane fireplace, a modernized kitchen with stainless steel appliances and propane stove, 2 spacious bedrooms, main-level laundry, and a bathroom with in-floor heat. The primary heating and cooling source is a series of ductless heat pumps installed in 2024, with electric baseboards available as backup. The lower level includes 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and egress windows (2025) for each bedroom for added safety. Recent updates include laminate flooring throughout the lower level (2025), main level bedroom flooring (2025), new front door and living room window (2025) and new shutters (2026). Additional features include a 24x24 attached garage, 200-amp electrical service, generator hookup that includes a gas generator, paved front driveway, rear gravel parking, enclosed patio area, rear deck, and a large fenced backyard with privacy slats (2024)perfect for children and pets. Ideally located close to Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Cape Breton Cancer Centre, downtown Sydney, NSCC Waterfront Campus, and a short drive to Cape Breton University. (id:2493)
Property Type:
Single Family
Common Interest:
Freehold
Property Attached:
No
Total Living Area:
1,928 sq. ft.179 m2
Finished Area Above Grade:
1,928 sq. ft.179 m2
Community:
Sydney
Exterior Features:
Brick, Vinyl
Community Features:
School Bus, Recreational Facilities
Structure Type:
House
Appliances Included:
Washer, Refrigerator, Oven - Propane, Gas stove(s), Dishwasher, Dryer
Home Style:
Bungalow
Bedrooms:
5
Bedrooms Above Grade:
2
Bedrooms Below Grade:
3
Bathrooms:
2.0
Half Bathrooms:
0
Cooling:
Wall unit, Heat Pump
Fireplace:
Yes
Floor finish:
Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Ceramic Tile
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
# Storeys:
1.0
Water:
Municipal water
Sewer:
Municipal sewage system
Lot Size:
1.74 acre(s)0.7 hectare(s)
Lot Details:
1.74
Lot Features:
Sloping
Parking:
Attached Garage, Garage, Paved Yard, Gravel
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main level
Living room
20'8"6.30 m × 12'9"3.89 m
-
Main level
Kitchen
18'9"5.72 m × 11'3.35 m
-
Main level
Primary Bedroom
20'3"6.17 m × 13'4"4.06 m
-
Main level
Bedroom
11'1"3.38 m × 9'4"2.84 m
-
Basement
Storage
12'5"3.78 m × 11'9"3.58 m
-
Basement
Bedroom
23'7"7.19 m × 13'1"3.99 m
-
Basement
Bedroom
17'5.18 m × 15'4.57 m
-
Basement
Bedroom
17'5.18 m × 11'9"3.58 m
-
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main level
No
-
11' x 8'
Basement
No
-
11' x 8'
Welcome to 1242 George Street Sydney! Well cared for home and great location
Data was last updated May 21, 2026 at 10:45 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
35
Avg list price:
$449,900
Min list price:
$124,900
Max list price:
$925,000
Avg days on market:
64
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
540
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$168.82
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and located in
Sydney. Average values are
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