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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.
Take George Street Exit 8 from Peacekeepers Hwy. Home can be found on the left.
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The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 22/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 28/100.
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5 bds • 2 ba • 1,928 sqft
1242 George Street, Sydney, NS B1P1N2
4 bds • 2 ba • 1,824 sqft
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Source: Realty.com
1242 George Street, Sydney NS B1P 1N2, Sydney, NS B1P 1N2 in Sydney, NS B1P 1N2 is a single family residence listed at $449,900. Highlights include 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,928 sq. ft., built in 1981, 1.74 acre lot, $233 per sq. ft.. Realty.ca has 20 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for t...
Realty.com has 20 photos of 1242 George Street, Sydney NS B1P 1N2.
Our records indicate that 1242 George Street, Sydney NS B1P 1N2 was built in 1981.
The full address for this home is 1242 George Street, Sydney NS B1P 1N2, Sydney, NS B1P 1N2.
1242 George Street, Sydney NS B1P 1N2 has been listed on Realty.com since Thu May 21, 2026
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 22/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 28/100.
Listing provided courtesy of:
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(tel: 902-567-9880)
Listing agent:
Keith Buckland
(tel: 902-371-5931)
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