Welcome to 1242 George Street Sydney, located at the top of Hardwood Hill in Sydney’s 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.
For sale
C$474,900
1242 George St, Cape Breton, NS B1P 1N2
5beds
1,928sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
1.74 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$246/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Well-maintained brick bungalowPropane fireplaceMain-level laundryBathroom with in-floor heatPaved front drivewayRear gravel parkingEnclosed patio area
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Keith Buckland,
RE/MAX Park Place Inc. Brokerage
Source: NSAR,MLS®#: 202611689
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Originating MLS®#: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 104.34
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.4
Bedroom 1
- Level: Basement
- Area: 310.47
- Dimensions: 23.7 x 13.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 202.3
- Dimensions: 17 x 11.9
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 207.9
- Dimensions: 18.9 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 268.32
- Dimensions: 20.8 x 12.9
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump -Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Oven - Propane, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- High Speed Internet, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,928
- Total interior livable area: 1,928 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 940
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Double, Wired, Gravel, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Details(24x24 - 8.5x6)
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 1.74 Acres
- Features: Partially Cleared, Partial Landscaped, Sloping/Terraced, 1 to 2.99 Acres, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 15405970
- Zoning: UR2
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Municipal
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Electric, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Park, Playground, Recreation Center, School Bus Service, Shopping, Ski Hill, Marina, Place of Worship, Beach
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Cape Breton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$246/sqft
- Price range: C$474.9K - C$474.9K
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Inclusions: Gas Generator, Safe
- Ownership: Freehold
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Keith Buckland
Keith Buckland
(902) 371-5931
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/14/2026 | Price change | C$474,900-5%C$246/sqft |
Source:  NSAR #202611689 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | C$499,900C$259/sqft |
Source: NSAR #202611689 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: B1P
Nearby schools
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brookland Elementary School
- Middle: Sherwood Park Education Centre
- High: Sydney Academy
Source: NSAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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