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.
Charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in a convenient Durham location! This well-maintained unit offers a comfortable layout with spacious living areas and plenty of natural l...
Welcome to this spacious end-unit 2-story condo featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, plus a finished basement offering additional flexible living space. Enjoy the priv...
Back on the market at no fault to the Seller! Welcome to Cedar Hills! Perfectly positioned in the heart of Midtown Raleigh, this well-maintained townhouse-style condo off...
New Windows, New Water Heater, & New HVAC! Move-in-Ready End-Unit Townhouse-style Condo with Finished Basement!! This home offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, a freshly pain...
Welcome home to this spacious and private 3-story townhome nestled on a wooded lot just minutes from downtown Wake Forest, walking distance to Joyner Park, and convenien...
Tucked back on 2 peaceful acres just outside Siler City, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers privacy, mature trees, and room to roam. A durable red metal roof (approx. 4 ...
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity in Village Green! Located less than 2 miles from UNC Chapel Hill and downtown Chapel Hill, this beautifully renovated 2.5-bath con...
This classic mid-century split-level home combines timeless architectural charm with everyday convenience, located just minutes from schools, shopping and entertainment. ...
RARE FENCED BACKYARD with Turf Grass. 3-level Townhome with fully finished walk-out basement/full bath. Unit almost entirely remodeled in 2020: Combo of LVP and carpet, k...
Set on a spacious 0.75-acre lot, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers a comfortable layout with plenty of room to spread out, both inside and out. No HOA! The large li...
Charming End-Unit Condo Just Blocks from Downtown Carrboro! Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath end-unit townhouse perfectly situated just steps from the hear...
Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom split-level home offering a versatile layout with plenty of space to make your own. The home features a partially finished basement, cr...
SELLER SAYS BRING ALL OFFERS!! Beautifully updated END UNIT on a quiet culdesac close to shopping, dining, Shelly Lake and Greenway trail!!!! Foyer with hardwoods and coa...
Rare find in Hunters Creek under $300k! This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhome packs over 2,000 square feet of flexible living space. The main level centers around an open l...
Beautiful, spacious and investor-friendly 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath end unit townhome in sought-after Hunters Creek, offering an exceptional combination of location, flexibilit...
704 Green Ridge Dr is a Raleigh townhouse set on a cul-de-sac with hardwood floors running through the main living areas. The kitchen features quartz countertops, stainle...
Perfect location meets low maintenance living in the heart of Brier Creek. Just minutes from shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday conveniences, this home p...
Location, space, and flexibility—all in one! Welcome to 205 Sunrise Lane, a beautifully updated three-story condo that lives like a townhome, ideally located approximatel...
Turnkey Townhome minutes from downtown Raleigh, Brier Creek and Umstead Park! This very well maintained and clean townhome offers plenty of space and is right next to al...
Exceptional Flexibility in the Heart of Brier Creek! Discover a spacious three-level townhome offering a unique layout with room to live, work, and entertain. The finish...
This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is the perfect blend of modern style and everyday practicality, close to downtown Durham and major commuter routes. Inside, durable LVP floo...
Welcome to this fully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath split-level home offering 1,401 sq ft measured (tax record shows 1,678 sq ft). This home has been beautifully updated wi...
Welcome to this updated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom two-story home Landon Farms community. This 2,022-square-foot residence has been freshly refreshed with new interior paint t...
Wonderful opportunity to own this 2-story townhome with basement in great location within 10 minutes of the airport, Brier Creek, and a couple miles to Umstead. Finished ...
Welcome to effortless, elevated living in the highly sought after Bedford at Falls River! Step inside to find warm hardwood floors spanning the main level, leading into a...
Welcome to this beautifully updated end-unit townhome designed for easy, comfortable living. The open main living area feels bright and spacious with fresh paint, new LV...
Six bedrooms...yes, SIX! Plus 3 bathrooms and an incredible amount of space throughout. This home is much larger than it appears from the street, so don't let the exterio...
Conveniently located in Homewood Acres with easy access to Hwy. 64 and Hwy. 421, this spacious home offers plenty of room for everyday living, entertaining, and making th...
Walkable living, modern finishes, and room to spread out in the heart of Wake Forest! This better-than-new, 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhome in Gateway Commons offers 2,202 s...
Discover elevated living at Forestville Towns, one of Wake Forest's best-kept secrets. This spacious END UNIT townhome offers the privacy and natural light buyers love, a...
Welcome to this beautifully maintained townhome in the charming town of Holly Springs. Offering 1,659 square feet of comfortable living space, this home features two bedr...
Call for details on ****OWNER FINANCING **** OR ****Lender Financing with $10K Grant and rate reduction**** Welcome to The Kingsley Perch — a spacious end-unit townhome c...
Welcome to 4403 Sunburst Court, Raleigh! Discover this beautifully renovated, light-filled townhome in a quiet, established Raleigh neighborhood, where inviting interior...
Discover the perfect combination of comfort, charm, and spacious outdoor living in this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on over half an acre! Featuring an upgrad...
Perched above The Works Yard with long, elevated views, Unit 308 offers stylish, light-filled living in the heart of MOSAIC at Chatham Park. This 1-bedroom "Jade" plan is...
Welcome to this 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home in a desirable Raleigh location. Enjoy a beautiful backyard featuring a charming small pond, creating a peaceful setting for r...
Classic one-story brick ranch with 1,710 sq ft of single-level living on a half-acre lot in Durham. County records show 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, plus a 4th main-level room...
Charm and curb appeal abound for this Raleigh home! Step inside inviting foyer and into the well-appointed living room, positioned at the center of the main level. The ki...
Get more home for your money in the established Van Story Hills community! This spacious 2,072-square-foot home offers a convenient location within 10 miles of Downtown R...
Beautiful contemporary ranch in popular Heritage Hills! 3 beds/2 baths on main level. Additional lower level office/studio w/ convenience bath. Kitchen with granite tops,...
Three story townhome offering a versatile floor plan with plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. The main level features a dining room and spacious living ...
Adorable Split Level Home in Convenient & Established SW Durham location with 3 BR & 3 Full BA! Newer Roof (2023), Water Heater (2021), Gutters Installed (2023) and HVAC...
Say goodbye to gray and embrace the welcoming personality of this stylishly updated all-brick, one-family-owned ranch. If you're tired or boring, generic tract homes, thi...
Searching for 3 bedrooms because you need an office, gym or guest space? Don't rule this one out. Two private bedroom suites plus a finished lower-level flex space with i...
Looking for space, flexibility, and a prime Chapel Hill location all in one? Welcome to this spacious and versatile 2-bedroom, 3-bath townhome in the desirable Kirkwood c...
7816 Foxwood Dr is a one-story Raleigh home with a functional layout and modern finishes throughout. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and quartz countertop...
Time is on your side at Highland Ridge! Personalize your finishes and make this Columbia plan uniquely yours on a private wooded homesite in Willow Spring. This spacious...
Welcome to sought-after Fletcher Hills, where this thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers approximately 2,200 square feet on a spacious .46-acre lot with NO H...
Space, versatility, and opportunity—all in the heart of Raleigh! This 4-bedroom home features a huge, full basement with plenty of possibilities for a home theater, game ...
Welcome home to this completely revitalized, standout property in the heart of Garner! Nestled on a spacious 0.37-acre lot, this home offers an incredible 4-bedroom, 3-fu...
Tenancy occupied home. No showings available without contacting the listing agent for availability. County record has this as a 2.5 bath. A 4-bedroom, 3 FULL bath resi...
**Seller will pay 1 year of HOA dues for the new buyer with acceptable offer!** Lovely, turnkey townhome in a desirable Apex location priced UNDER $400,000! Open & airy...
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained end-unit townhome in the sought-after Woodcroft community, featuring a finished basement with a separate ...
PRIME INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY that's just two blocks from NCCU! This fully renovated duplex is TURNKEY (all appliances including washer / dryer included!) Both units with...
Now back on the market with a fresh renovation and updated finishes throughout. This home has new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, new quartz countertops, and all-...
This 4 bedroom (and an office), 3 bath split level in Edgebrook offers substantial living space on a generous lot. Located in Garner, the single-family home offers not o...
Still time to personalize at Highland Ridge! Choose your finishes and make this Columbia plan uniquely yours in Willow Spring. This spacious two-story home offers a vers...
Mid-century modern style, generous main-level square footage, a finished basement, an EXTRA lot, and a setting that is hard to duplicate, this Homewood Acres property off...
Beautifully RENOVATED and perfectly located! This Apex home has a LARGE PRIVATE LOT, OPEN FLOOR PLAN for entertaining, NEW WINDOWS throughout and stylish UPDATES. The spa...
Situated in Fox Run, this four bedroom, three bath single family residence offers substantial living space on a generous lot spanning nearly an acre. The home provides am...
Located in Village on the Green in North Raleigh, This Three-Bedroom Single-Family Home Offers a Great Value With Lots Of Updates and Renovations. This Spacious Corner L...
This gorgeously renovated home is ready for its next owner, featuring a brand new roof & no HOA! Set quietly at the end of a cul-de-sac, this house delivers a level of de...
Welcome to this beautifully designed townhome-style condominium in The Cottages at Brier Creek, featuring approximately 2,171 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living spac...
2,667 total sq ft on .66 acres in west Burlington's Lakeview Terrace! This 1967 brick 3BR/2.5BA home offers 2,188 sq ft on the main level, plus a 479 sq ft walkout baseme...
Tucked into an established North Durham neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,844 square feet of flexible living space, a finished lower level, garage, fence...
Welcome to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom interior townhome offering a versatile floor plan, stylish finishes, and an unbeatable location. Hardwood flooring, 9-foo...
Welcome home to this brick-front end-unit townhome in desirable Scots Laurel! Filled with natural light, this spacious home offers a flexible floor plan across three leve...
Enjoy a comfortable, flexible layout in this 1,568-square-foot split-foyer home at 617 Sawmill Rd in Raleigh. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, along with an up...
Tucked away Inside the Beltline, this wonderfully maintained 3-level home in Meadow Wood Park offers space, privacy, and an unbeatable Raleigh location just minutes from ...
Welcome to this charming single family residence in the Fox Run community of Hillsborough, NC. This home offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing comfortable liv...
Welcome home to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath corner-lot property with over 2,700 square feet! This home offers room to grow, both inside and out. The living room cen...
Executive 3-Story Townhome - 4 Bedrooms, Prime Raleigh Location Discover beautifully upgraded TH in one of Raleigh's most iconic areas. Mins. from I-440, Downtown Ralei...
This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family residence in Graham sits on an expansive 1.84 acre lot, offering substantial land for privacy and potential future development. T...
Welcome to this move-in-ready townhome in the heart of Midtown, just minutes from the premier shopping, dining, and entertainment of North Hills! Offering 2,131sq. ft. o...
Welcome home to this spacious, brick-front end-unit townhouse ideally located near the heart of Apex! Freshly updated with new paint, and new hardwood flooring on the mai...
Welcome to this beautifully appointed 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath end-unit condo in one of Midtown East's most convenient locations. Originally built as the community's model ho...
Welcome to 806 Carved Oak Drive, tucked away in The Oaks at Hope Valley, a small 22-home townhome community in the highly desirable Hope Valley area of southwest Durham. ...
Welcome to this stunning end-unit townhome with over 2,600 square feet of beautifully designed living space in one of Apex's most desirable locations! Soaring ceilings an...
Discover spacious living, stylish finishes, and an unbeatable North Raleigh location at 4627 Kings Garden Road in the desirable Glenwood North community. Offering approxi...
Gorgeous remodel of this tri-level 3 bedroom/2 bath home in a fantastic Raleigh location! Modern exterior colors, new windows, new roof, and a stone front porch welcome y...
**$10,000 SELLER PAID 2-1 RATE BUYDOWN, giving you 4.875% in Year 1 and 5.875% in Year 2. That's over $500 per month payment reduction in the 1st year (subject to Buyer ...
Amazing opportunity for a 3-unit property on a large lot with easy access to the greater Raleigh area! Many options here: buy and hold rental property, owner occupant inv...
Fantastic Three-Level Townhome in Meredith Townes Light, bright, and airy, this inviting three-level townhome offers beautiful views overlooking a spacious courtyard and ...
Let's get right to the point. If you want a home in Apex without an HOA breathing down your neck, this is it. 1403 Maple Ave comes with zero restrictive covenants telling...
This four-bedroom, two-bath residence in Pleasant Ridge Estates offers substantial living space on a generous corner lot. The split-level design features hardwood floorin...
*$35,000 price adjustment from original list price - this is a phenomenal opportunty to get a beautifully renovated home at a fantastic price!*. Timelessly stylish, sun-d...
To Be Built: Welcome to the Columbia floorplan at Highland Ridge by Ryan Homes. This rare cul-de-sac homesite offers privacy and a wooded view PLUS a finished basement fo...
Rare basement opportunity just minutes from Downtown Raleigh! This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home built in 2022 blends modern design and functional space. The main level featur...
Come tour this extensively renovated ranch-style home with walk out lower level in desirable inside-the-beltway location. This move-in ready home offers a versatile floor...
MOTIVATED SELLER & PRICE DROP! Welcome to this move-in-ready home with a walk-out basement in the sought-after Ashbury neighborhood! Freshly painted inside and out, this ...
PRIME midtown location AND recent updates give you the best of convenience and beautiful style in this stunning home! The generous floor plan offers great flexibility for...
Acre-Plus Lot & No HOA! Only Five Minutes to RTP and Southpoint Mall! Rare opportunity to own a charming brick home with several updates on a 1.04 acre lot in one of the ...
Old Fields Subdivision awaits! This move-in ready 3-bedroom home features an inviting rocking chair front porch, beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level, a co...
Welcome to your new home! This beautifully updated brick ranch home is located just minutes from Duke and downtown Durham on a quiet, wooded street. On the main level, ...
Welcome to this beautifully updated split-level home in Wake Forest, offering space, privacy, and room to grow on 1.38 acres! With three bedrooms and two full bathrooms o...
Time to make it your own at Highland Ridge! Discover the Columbia plan by Ryan Homes on a private, wooded basement homesite in Willow Spring, offering over 3,100 square f...
Enjoy the energy, convenience, and culture of Downtown Durham from this exceptional new construction home by S&S Luxury Homes, a builder known for delivering affordable l...
This is not just a house. This is Mae's house. For more than 70 years, this little home belonged to one extraordinary woman. Built in 1950 and lovingly cared for by its ...
When coming home feels more like a private oasis with tons of room to spread out both outside and inside! This home delivers 1.24 Acres, No HOA, No Restrictive Covenants ...
Originally built in the mid 1950's as a 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom home near Northgate Shopping Center, this thoughtfully expanded cottage has transformed into a spacious 3 be...
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