1242 George Street Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 1N2
$499,900
Welcome to 1242 George Street Sydney, 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:29604)
Property Details
| MLS® Number | 202611689 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Community Name | Sydney |
| Amenities Near By | Golf Course, Park, Playground, Public Transit, Shopping, Place Of Worship, Beach |
| Community Features | Recreational Facilities, School Bus |
| Equipment Type | Propane Tank |
| Features | Sloping |
| Rental Equipment Type | Propane Tank |
Building
| Bathroom Total | 2 |
| Bedrooms Above Ground | 2 |
| Bedrooms Below Ground | 3 |
| Bedrooms Total | 5 |
| Appliances | Oven - Propane, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Stove(s) |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Constructed Date | 1981 |
| Construction Style Attachment | Detached |
| Cooling Type | Wall Unit, Heat Pump |
| Exterior Finish | Brick, Vinyl |
| Fireplace Present | Yes |
| Flooring Type | Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile |
| Foundation Type | Poured Concrete |
| Stories Total | 1 |
| Size Interior | 1928 Sqft |
| Total Finished Area | 1928 Sqft |
| Type | House |
| Utility Water | Municipal Water |
Parking
| Garage | |
| Attached Garage | |
| Gravel | |
| Paved Yard |
Land
| Acreage | Yes |
| Land Amenities | Golf Course, Park, Playground, Public Transit, Shopping, Place Of Worship, Beach |
| Landscape Features | Partially Landscaped |
| Sewer | Municipal Sewage System |
| Size Irregular | 1.74 |
| Size Total | 1.74 Ac |
| Size Total Text | 1.74 Ac |
Rooms
| Level | Type | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basement | Storage | 12.5x11.9 | ||
| Basement | Bedroom | 23.7x13.1 | ||
| Basement | Bedroom | 17x15 | ||
| Basement | Bedroom | 17x11.9 | ||
| Basement | Bath (# Pieces 1-6) | 11x8 - 4x2 | ||
| Main Level | Living Room | 20.8x12.9 | ||
| Main Level | Kitchen | 18.9x11 | ||
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 20.3x13.4 | ||
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11.1x9.4 | ||
| Main Level | Laundry / Bath | 11x8 |
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602 George Street
Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 1K9
(902) 567-9880
(902) 567-0454
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