For a complete list of homes with basements in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle scroll down to the bottom of this page. If you are interested in a little information first please read on!
If you've been trying to find a house with a basement here in the Triangle, you may have discovered that there aren't that many of them. That's because the ground is heavy clay that creates a risk of water damage, and in certain areas we have boulders that can make building a basement difficult. In areas where it's colder, like the northern part of the state, you're more likely to find basements because builders have to dig the foundation below the frost line. But here in the Triangle, where it's warmer, builders aren't required to dig as deep—and so to save money they build on a slab or crawlspace instead.
These days, basements are about a lot more than storage. A finished basement can add a lot of value to your house, even compared to bonus rooms and finished attics.
Walkout basements, which are built on sloped lots and have sliding glass doors to the outdoors, are even more valuable per square foot than regular finished basements. Thanks to the outdoor access you can use it to store bicycles, lawnmowers, and so on, or you can add bedrooms or use the space for indoor-outdoor parties. You might even turn your walkout basement into a rental for extra income. (Keep in mind that any bedrooms you add to your walkout basement are required to have their own access to the outdoors.)
Even if you're just interested in storage, it can be more economical to have an unfinished basement than to use, say, a spare bedroom or a bonus room as your storage space. Unfinished basements are not considered living space, so they don't add to the official living area of your home, and are taxed at different rates.
If you have your heart set on a home with a basement and can't find one (or can't afford one), there are other options that can get you the functionality you want.
For example, say you wanted a basement for a bar, game room, separate laundry, extra bedroom, playroom, home gym, workshop, or craft room. Some of these alternatives may work just as well for you, and they're a lot easier to find in North Carolina.
With any of these alternatives that require you to move walls, close in structures, or build new structures, you'll want to check your HOA rules and zoning laws, and consult with a qualified renovation company.
If you are still set on a home with a basement see below for a complete list of current inventory.
INVESTOR ALERT!!!!This home is perfect for new/seasoned flippers looking to grow their portfolio, or perhaps a rental opportunities as this one of a kind home sits less t...
Newly remodeled bungalow just one block from NCCU. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, laminate and tile flooring throughout. No carpet! Upstairs features 2 bedrooms, kitchen, livi...
Nice cozy Split-Level Home, Great for a first time home owner to make their own. , 3 bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs . 1 bedroom and bath downstairs. Located in a beauti...
New granite, white cabinets, 2 island bars, new paint on walls, stained hard woods, new carpet, great walk ability , commmunity pool, fenced in kids park, umsted park, rd...
Move-in ready townhome in sought after location convenient to RTP, airport, popular shopping and dining destinations. Home fills with natural light and boasts private, wo...
Absolutely Gorgeous, 4 bedroom, 4 full bathroom split level home just outside the city limits in a Beautiful Setting! Dream kitchen with Granite countertops, Farmhouse Si...
PRIME NORTH RALEIGH LOCATION! 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Ranch style Townhome w/ HUGE Finished Basement in established, quiet, wooded, private North Bend Community! Backs to ope...
All Brick home w/basement. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. 3 bedrooms in main floor and 1 bedroom in basement. Laminate flooring in living area and kitchen. Kitchen w/ ss range, m...
Lovely ranch home conveniently located in downtown Durham. Simple yet elegant craftsman-style exterior with contemporary upgrades. Open concept for the living area and ki...
Ultra Private End Unit Townhome with Finished Daylight Walkout Basement totaling 2428 sq feet!. Flex room & Den plus Full bath in basemen with back patio. 1st floor feat...
3 BR 2.5 BA Split Foyer Home in the heart of Cary - Open living space on main floor with bonus, laundry and garage below - bamboo, cork and laminate flooring throughout ,...
Move Right In to this End Unit Townhome in Stratford Lakes. Overlooks Lake Avon and Adjacent to Lake Trail. And Close to the ATT Trail. New Paint and New Carpet and Refin...
Stunning End Unit Townhome located in the sought after Briar Chapel Community! Townhome is loaded w/ features: granite countertops, SS appliances, Open concept main floor...
Click the Virtual Tour link to view the 3D walkthrough. Incredibly spacious 4 bed/3.1 bath home located on a 1.68 acre lot. No HOA, right outside of city limits. Easily a...
INCREDIBLE 5220 sq ft SPLIT LEVEL home! CORNER LOT w generous rms & custom features. GRAND dbl trey ceiling in LV. Vaulted dining. Gourmet kitchen. Sunrm w wet bar & coun...
Minutes to North Hills for shopping, dining, and entertainment! Finished Basement, Flex Room/Office, Fireplace, New HVAC, Roof 2017, No HOA, No Carpet, Hardwood Flooring,...
This home has over 2900 sq ft and upgrades, to include the roof, bathrooms, porch, HVAC and gutters. It has 4 bedrooms and 4 baths and you won't have to worry about HOA d...
Queen of Green! Classic brick end-TH. A block to market*movies*munchies+ on Market + 2-acre Arlen Park. Fresh white cabs + new ss apps. Open family/DR w focal FP=large lo...
DYNAMICALLY DIFFERENT!! THIS INCOMPARABLE UNIQUE HOME AWAITS NEW OWNER!!!! HOME IS IN NEED OF"REPAIRS" BUT WILL MAKE A GREAT HOME FOR THE NEXT OWNER. SOMEONE THAT IS LOOK...
Finished Basement! 5 bed 3.5 bath, 2 New HVACS units with google nest, new water heater, New pump, new hardwood floors, new scratch/water proof tile flooring, New garbage...
Newly renovated spacious 4 bedroom, 3 full bath home in quiet central Durham neighborhood, minutes from downtown and I-40. Open concept living area with full finished bas...
Highly sought after Siler City Country Club community. Totally remodeled and like new, move in ready condition. Close proximity to Raleigh/ Cary/ Chapel Hill, Greensboro...
1940 Bungalow steps away from upcoming Durham Beltline Trail! Updated throughout with designer finishes including refinished wood floors, open kitchen with walnut and qu...
Truly unique property on secluded 6.6 ac in N Alamance Cnty, offers a main house (3bd/2ba) w/ finished basement, wrap around deck and hot tub, garage, updated kitchen, ba...
Renovated culdesac home with no HOA! This is a must see 4 bedroom 2.5 bath brick home near North Hills. Freshly painted white brick exterior; fully renovated interior w...
Check out this stunning 3 bed 3 bath ranch with a full basement just minutes from North Hills Raleigh. The home is fully renovated with a full finished basement. The larg...
Stunning, modern farmhouse renovated from studs up is a must see! Open concept kitchen/living/dining w/tons of natural light! Prime Wake Forest location on almost an acre...
Meticulously maintained Craftsman bungalow style home. Kitchen upgraded w/quartz countertops, new cabinetry, dishwasher, refrigerator, and oven. Totally renovated main fl...
“Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.” - Will Rogers. High-end, low-maintenance newer construction investment property 2 mi to UNC with two kitchens, ...
Wonderful Home in Wakefield. Large Home on 4th Tee of Golf Course. Formal LR, Formal DR, Large Kitchen with Island and Granite Countertops. Separate Office. Hardwood Floo...
Stunning 5 bdrm, 3.5 bth, office & walkout basement on corner lot! Upgraded lighting, cabinets & counters. Entertainment spaces abound. Basement has huge flex room w pati...
Golf Community Living in this Meticulous CUSTOM Built Preston end unit townhome. Walk to great shopping, restaurants & movies @ nearby Park West Village. This light-fille...
Charmingly updated home near the Village District in the heart of Raleigh ITB! Updated kitchen, new roof, new landscaping, fence and walkout basement. Expansive drivewa...
Lovely well maintained home in Popular Meadowmont with bedrooms on main floor, an open concept floor plan with all living areas open to one another. Granite counter tops ...
If you are searching for a home on a large lot with mature trees that is walking distance (via beautiful trails) to Estes elementary and Phillips middle school, you will ...
Earth friendly, Craftsman style, fully designed Move-in-Ready home just minutes from downtown Raleigh, local breweries & NC Farmer’s Market! Tranquil treelined streets, w...
A Modernist Home custom designed by architect Sumner Winn. Surrounded by trees on 1+ acre. From the front door the view of treetops from Wall of windows in the living ro...
Rare find in sought after Garner!All brick home w/ full finished basement just under 4000 Sq Ft on a 2.18 acre lot!This home is less 3/4 mile to Lake Benson & Deer Park t...
Hard to find all brick home on 1 ac lot in prime Cary location with full finished basement, 5 bed rooms, 2.5 baths,3 fireplaces, formal dinning room, living room, family ...
Basement home in Bedford! Makes a great in-law/teen suite w/flex rm, bedroom & full ba. Unfinished area perfect for storage!Additional bonus rm on 2nd fl. Main fl office ...
Luxury townhome on the 1st hole at Wakefield TPC. Bright, open layout has gorgeous views, updated kitchen and first floor owner suite with new walk-in tile shower, free-s...
Exquisite, updated and well maintained cut-de-sac home in N. Raleigh on a large wooded and landscaped lot. Recent updates include new exterior and interior paint, new car...
STUNNING Home currently averaging $3,000 a month from short term rental income in basement. Live in 2500 sq ft & earn income from the basement! Gorgeous kitchen feature...
Highly sought after fully renovated historic downtown gem! This beautifully remodeled Victorian features an open concept floor plan, light-filled rooms, historic charm, a...
Hard to Find-beautifully renovated home w/full in-law suite. Boasts 6+bedrms (bonus & 1st flr office have closets, plus bsmnt bedrm) Huge kitchen w/ tons of cabs & island...
Beautiful, almost new home in Cary. Enjoy the privacy of your screened porch over looking the greenway. Wonderful open floor plan with beautiful light airy kitchen. Qu...
Showings begin May 18th. Excellent Location!! This brick ranch home sits on over 2 acres of land with a completed basement in Raleigh! It has easy access to 540, dining, ...
CHCCS SCHOOLS! This Meadowmont gem will delight anyone & everyone. Ideal location w/n'hood playground/park across the street! Super close to RASHKIS just hop on the n'hoo...
DUE TO INCREASED INTEREST, SHOWINGS BEGIN 05/23. All brick RANCH w/3 acres & a circular front driveway, a spacious entry foyer w/ high ceilings, bright family room w/book...
Contemporary, custom-built home on .80-acre lot that borders creek & green area. Ceiling in LR features 140+ year old tobacco barn beams & skylights, w/rock dual fireplac...
WOW!!You have got to see this one! This beauty features beautiful high ceilings, A Home theater, Elevator, perfectly sized gym. What else can you ask for? This one has it...
Custom Built Craftsman Ranch with finished walkout basement on 2.6 acres. Owner's suite w/walk in shower, stand alone tub, Heated floors. Gourmet kitchen, granite tops, s...
Don't miss this incredible 2-story brick home with finished basement and garage space for 3 cars! First floor features separate dining room, office, open living room/bre...
Why move to Rainbow Row when you can have your Charleston dream home in Raleigh? The main floor features a living room w/built-in shelving, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, for...
Well-maintained Amberly home with FINISHED BASEMENT. This home checks all the boxes - CUL-DE-SAC lot location, 1st floor guest bed w/ full bath, 1st/2nd or basement home ...
Stunning executive TH Captivating views from the wraparound deck, recently partially enclosed for additional privacy and coziness. Open floor plan is wonderful for entert...
Custom-built home. Main level master suite with deck access. Formal living room with cathedral ceiling that opens up to kitchen, eat-in area and dining room. Library/offi...
WOW! 3 1/2 baths, 3 bedrooms, 3 offices and 2 living areas. Room to entertain large crowds. Pontoon, Jet Ski and all furniture convey with two sleeper sofas. Kids have a...
Fantastic waterfront view on Highlands 1! Contemporary town home with first floor master bedroom and updated bath. Open concept family room with linear fireplace. Gorgeou...
Vanderburgh floorplan with basement featured on large corner lot in Lochridge Manors. Basement includes large rec room, media room, bedroom and full bath. Open main level...
Drees Homes stunning TO BE BUILT Ash Lawn plan - construction not started yet, still time to pick selections! Options 10’ ceilings on 1st floor, 1st floor guest bedroom, ...
To be built Ansley floorplan w/Finished Basement. Price reflects structural options only. Beautiful shake and stone front exterior! Decorative trellises over the front-lo...
Impeccable basement home in desired Amberly! Everything & more! Open floor plan,shiplap walls, gourmet kitchen w/ Quartz CT, SS appl, 1st flr guest suite, Newly renov. ba...
Nestled at the end of the road you will find this wonderfully crafted home featuring 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 1st floor owner suite, large bonus, & cathedral ceilings in th...
Finally! A Home With Heart & Soul! A Home Where You Can Imagine Making New Memories And Carrying On Your Favorite Traditions. 6 Bedrooms & 5.5 Baths. Primary Bedrooms On ...
Dramatic executive home in convenient Meadowmont. Featuring grand views, gracious interior spaces & a lower level in-law suite. Main living area has gleaming hardwoods, h...
LAST CUSTOM BASEMENT HOME IN SWEETWATER-TO BE BUILT BY AWARD WINNING UPRIGHT BUILDERS! CALL LISTING AGENT FOR MORE INFORMATION. LARGE CUSTOM HOME WITH DESIGNER SELECTED F...
Gorgeous, custom, all-brick home sitting on a cul-de-sac lot in beautiful Enchanted Oaks! Home offers 4 BR/ 6 FB, 2-guest/flex rooms, huge kitchen, large island w/ prep s...
Picturesque setting with fabulous views of University Lake provides living unlike any other home in the area. Just a few minutes from downtown, this recently renovated (2...
SHOWINGS BEGIN FRIDAY 2PM. All brick home, private 2.82 acres in Falls Lake & trails directly from your backyard ! Updated kitchen w/doubleoven, warm. drawer, gas cooktop...
All white-brick French Chateau, in MacGregor Downs on a heavily wooded .79-acre lot. 4646 Sq ft, plus additional 828 sq ft unfinished space in walkout basement. 5 Bedroom...
STUNNING NEW CONSTRUCTION 6BR FEATURING 2 OWNER SUITES 1ST/2ND FL, 5.5 BA, FINISHED BASEMENT, 3 CAR GARAGAE IN HASENTREE. OPEN FLOORPLAN, LRG CENTER ISLAND, SUBWAY TILE,...
Incredible opportunity to own a very special home in Governors Club. Stunning Timber-Framed design. Imported Canadian Douglas Fir beams. The architectural design is light...
This fabulous executive home is a gem located in desirable Silver Creek! The 5 bedrm/5.1 bath home sits on .48/acre within walking dist. to East CH High; huge owner's sui...
Timeless elegance yet relaxed. Charleston style home w/ POOL on a quiet cul-de-sac in North Ridge Estates. On 7th fairway of The Lakes course. Stunning views from the dbl...
Wonderful opportunity to live in Sunset Hills in ITB! An enchanting 4 beds/4.5 bath home features generous living & dining areas; beautiful hardwood floors; 1st floor own...
New from Massengill Design Build! To Be Built Pre-Sale Opportunity from local custom builder on 1.9 ac wooded homesite in established neighborhood. Purchase now & build...
Modern Farmhouse charm draws you into this versatile Graylyn home design. Soaring 12 ft. ceilings create grand feel in the family/kitchen/dining areas. Tall sliding doors...
Be transported to a place of peace & serenity as you approach this picture-perfect home. Find a restful spot on the incredibly spacious wrap-around porch and enjoy the bi...
COMPLETELY UPDATED Wakefield Estates Home w/3 Car Garage! Walk to Forest Ridge Park! Freshly Painted Interior&Upstairs w/all New Carpet! Gourmet Kitchen ft Newlighting, s...
Acreage and Space! This home is situated on 6.4 ac along Harris Creek. This 5 bedroom, 3800 sqft nearly new main level living is a dream come true. Thoughtful accessibi...
Perfect lifestyle in Glenkirk w/incredible character in this remodeled home. Finished daylight basement w/one of a kind wine cellar, bar, theater room, great room, exerci...
Enjoy the space in this 3 level Mediterranean style home that features Spanish tile throughout the main living area, Grand foyer, 1st floor primary bedroom, high ceilings...
NEW PRICE: 24 HOUR NOTICE TO SHOW: Tenants here until 6/20/2022. This is a custom built home by award winning Raleigh Custom Homes. Wonderful Inside the Beltline home th...
Stately manor with convenience. This home offers: multi-generational living, elevator to all floors, master on main or 2nd flr, every bedroom has an en-suite full bath, f...
Rare opportunity to own a Fabulous piece of history in the Historic District of Wake Forest. Unique house built in 1901 with new electrical, Plumbing. Renovation and addi...
This home is more then WOW!!!. Custom Toll Brothers home w/gorgeous white gourmet kitchen, walk in pantry, Viking appliances/huge center island. Hardwoods throughout 1st ...
Stunning all brick, golf course home has been renovated and updated throughout. Kitchen features Quartzite counters with built in chopping block, Beautiful pantry with cu...
1ST FLOOR MASTER, STUDIO & STUDY! FINISHED BASEMENT W/BILLIARDS, REC ROOM & EXERCISE ROOM! 3 CAR GARAGE! HWDs Thru Main Living! Kit: Cabs to Ceiling, SS KitchenAid Appls,...
Presale Opportunity to Build on Private Cul-De-Sac! 3 CAR GARAGE! FINISHED BASEMENT W/REC ROOM, MEDIA ROOM & GUEST SUITE! Kit: w/QuartzCtops, Cstm Island w/Breakfast Bar,...
Your own PRIVATE oasis on 4+ acres in the heart of Apex, close to Cary, Chapel Hill, Raleigh/Durham airport, shopping, schools, and top medical! Great LOCATION, architect...
A stately home built to impress & succeeds in style! Conscientious thought was given to spaces & how to live well. No expense was spared: hand-crafted millwork, granite c...
Perfect Lifestyle in Bellevue Terrace with Incredible Charm & Character by Exeter Building Company! Finished Daylight Basement flows onto .41-acre wooded stream setting. ...
Pre-Construction Pricing: Bellevue Terrace by Exeter Building Company. Ideal ITB Living & N.Hills Convenience! Modern Farmhouse on .415-acres w/Finished Walk-out Basement...
Exceptionally built masterpiece with over 8000 sq. ft. of living space. Located in the prestigious Enclave at White Oak Creek. The home features exquisite chandeliers, gr...
A rare opportunity to own one of the finest Contemporary Estates in Governors Club. This modern sanctuary sits on almost an acre affording you the utmost privacy. Enjoy e...
Presenting"Villa Corniola"/One of the most prime views overlooking 16 tee box, fairway & lake in sect.1 Governors Club Estates/Elite views for annual firewrks/Abundant re...
Inside Beltline Custom Built All Brick House overlooking the lower Lakestone Lake. This classic house offers a traditional floor plan w/ 1st floor master. All the formal ...
Montclair Marvel: luxury-builder’s personal home. Timeless Tudor on charming cul-de-sac min to town. Thoughtful design, old-world craftsmanship & luxe materials: SubZero,...
Gorgeous, Custom home w/in steps to North Hills! Live in luxury w/ tall ceilings throughout+ tons of open space including study, dining, entertaining rooms, wet bar, libr...
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