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.
Coming Soon! NO HOA DUES! Corner Lot house that has new roof, flooring, and windows (2017). HVAC is less than 6 months old. Kitchen is adorned ww white cabinets and a mob...
Highly Desirable UPDATED End Unit!! BRAND NEW Kitchen, STAINLESS STEEL appliances and FRESH paint throughout are just a few of the amazing upgrades in this unit. This uni...
Come see this adorable 3BR, 3BA Cape Cod home with an over-sized 2 car garage! Enjoy the beautiful setting on 1.59 ACRES with sunroom and courtyard patio! The possibilit...
Charming 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom end-unit townhome in Raleigh! Enter the main level of this home to a spacious living room, a kitchen with connected breakfast nook, and s...
The Willows-New townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. The Sunrise design features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 2 car garage. Private bonus room on the ground fl...
Townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. The Sunrise features a finished bonus room in the basement along with 3bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 2-car garage. Open plan ...
End Unit at The Willows-New townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. The Sunrise design features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a 2 car garage. Private guest bedroom a...
The Willows-New townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. The Sunrise design features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a 2 car garage. Private guest bedroom and full bath...
The Willows-New townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. The Sunrise design features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a 2-car garage. Private guest bedroom and full bath...
Townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. The Sunrise features a finished bonus room in the basement along with 3bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 2-car garage. Open plan ...
End Unit at The Willows-New townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. The Sunrise design features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a 2 car garage. Private guest bedroom a...
End Unit at The Willows-New townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. The Sunrise design features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a 2 car garage. Private guest bedroom/o...
The Willows-New townhome community in Wake Forest at Traditions. The Sunrise design features 4bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a 2 car garage. Private guest bedroom and full bath ...
A stone's throw from it all, 2801 Stone Rock is turnkey, ITB and oh-so pretty. Punctuated with a spacious deck, covered patio and rocking chair front porch, this three st...
Beautiful end unit English basement luxury townhome that lives like a single family home with low maintenance advantages! 1st floor bedroom w/adjacent bath. Spacious kitc...
Beautiful English basement luxury townhome that lives like a single family home with low maintenance advantages! 1st floor bedroom w/adjacent bath. Spacious kitchen with ...
Adorable Carrboro home tucked in a quiet cul-de-sac. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home with bonus/flex room in walk out basement that could be used as 4th bedroom if needed. New Roo...
Brick ranch w/finished basement. Updates: some interior paint, refinished hardwoods, painted kitchen cabinets, granite ctops, SS appliances. Open kitchen, sunken great rm...
Luxury & convenience! This better than new brick end unit has it all; open & bright floor plan, large formal rooms and bedrooms, huge master suite with WIC, office OR in-...
New custom construction in charming, established neighborhood. This 4 bed /3.5 bath modern farmhouse will be filled with southern charm! First floor master w/ on-suite an...
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 ...
This 60's style ranch home has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths (with one bed & bath in basement). Large living room and sunroom on first floor is wrapped with windows end to end!...
Towering modern cottage looks like mountain retreat yet so close to bustling town just steps from WholeFoods banks & ethnic diners. Hardwood floored main level is sunny b...
This spacious beauty in Cary will check all the boxes, especially for a growing family. Over 2700 square feet of living on main and upper floor with almost 900 finished ...
Over 3200 sq in this like-new townhome in prime Cary location & furniture conveys! Walk to greenway & nearby parks. Enjoy wooded views from every level! Home features ope...
There’s more than one type of magic treehouse. This one, overlooking trails, a river, & hundreds of trees which will, like magic, soon burst forth with verdant greens, co...
WOW! Private location on a cul de sac with over 3900 sf! Three level home with new kitchen cabinets, granite and appliances. Walkout basement has flex space, rec area ...
Gorgeous, Updated 3 Bedroom / Bath Home in Popular Brookhaven. Bright Kitchen Has Opens to Dining Room / Living Room w/ FP Has Stunning Hardwoods and Designer Accents. Ma...
Come see for yourself why everyone's talking about our Beautiful McCauleys.. The exterior facade is just beautiful boasting lots of stone and even a balcony from the seco...
Serene setting in the heart of Raleigh! Minutes to downtown, NC State, Rex Hospital, I-440. Well-maintained w/beautiful, lush landscaping! Light-filled living rm w/window...
Don't wait this is the Last McCauley building that backs to a beautiful tree buffer! you've got to come see our beautiful McCauley model home. The homes are stunning wi...
Updated ranch (with basement) in a great, convenient location! First floor master suite with updated bath and a walk in closet. Two other bedrooms on first floor. Kitch...
Come see for yourself why everyone's talking about our Beautiful McCauleys.. The exterior facade is just beautiful boasting lots of stone and unique design. Guest ste dow...
Come see for yourself why everyone's talking about our Beautiful McCauleys.. The exterior facade is just beautiful boasting lots of stone and unique design. Guest ste do...
Everyone's talking about our Beautiful McCauleys.. The exterior facade is just beautiful boasting lots of stone and even a BALCONY from the second floor. Gst .ste downst...
The McCauley exudes elegance from the moment you see it, Its stately Façade creates unmistakable curb appeal clad in brick and rough hewn stone that almost gives you the ...
Hickory Twin: Beautiful custom built 4BR/3BA Mayo Lake home. Large 1.5 acre lot. Spectacular views. 1400+SF space on each level to relax/entertain! Top of the line mate...
Beautiful Home w/Finished Basement & fenced backyard. Hardwood floors throughout most of home, even in the Bedrooms. Kitchen w/Granite , SS Appliances, Island. Open floor...
Beautiful END Unit McCauley! The exterior facade is just beautiful boasting lots of stone and even a BALCONY from the second floor. Gst. ste downstairs with large Grmt. ...
Come see for yourself why everyone's talking about our Beautiful McCauleys.. The exterior facade is just beautiful boasting lots of stone & Unique Design. Guest ste downs...
Sold as Land! MLS listing 2326535. Build your dream home and more on a tranquil & secluded 3.34 acre lot, only minutes to fabulous Cary restaurants & shopping! Homesite i...
WYKOFF IS NOW SELLING!! Our Willington plan is so versatile you're going to love it. This plan offers 1) first floor owner's suite 2) finished basement with guest suite...
Come see for yourself why everyone's talking about our Beautiful McCauleys.. The exterior facade is just beautiful boasting lots of stone & Truly unique design. Guest ste...
FIRST FLOOR OWNER'S SUITE! End location, side-entry, full finished basement with bonus and private guest suite. 2nd floor has 2 secondary bedrooms and large loft. If Y...
You've been waiting for WYKOFF and we are OPEN! This outstanding Stockwood plan is located on the end, has a private side-entry front door, and a beautiful open layout. ...
Dillard B- Looking for extra space for the family? This home has a daylight walk-out basement featuring family room, bedroom, bath. The first floor office and open plan...
Dillard - daylight walk-out basement home with trees in the back. 1st floor study, large family space with gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, large island, hardwood stair...
Custom home in prestigious Golf Community w/3 level spacious floor plan. The 4250SF home features hardwood, tile & carpet floors, built-ins,1st floor Master, sep DR, 2 st...
The cutest cabin at Hyco! Has everything you need in a lakehouse...room for guests...3 bathrooms....outdoor shower....deep water....boathouse.....fenced in yard for pets...
Beautiful Reno. near Falls Lake! This has it all! 3 bedroom septic/3 beds 2 baths on main level, lower level fin. space w/bath can be anything; separate outside entry. up...
All natural social distancing at its finest with over 3 acres of land and only a short walk to Jordan Lake. Horses allowed! This rustic, yet modern home is a nature lover...
This well updated home is located in the heart of Chapel Hill on almost 1 1/4 acres, a rarity for an in-town location. Mature trees surround the property & the spacious ...
You'll have all the Comfort in the world when you make this beautiful house, your home! This home offers a first floor guest suite, jaw dropping gourmet kitchen with over...
This Porter floor plan has it all including a Finished basement! Home has 4 bedroom and 4 full bathrooms with an office. Stunning open concept living with amazing gourmet...
The Portico is a beautiful and striking home designed with functional excellence to promote easy manageability. Dramatic transitions like the formal entryway highlight th...
Nearly new, move-in ready; multigenerational home w/beautifully landscaped fenced-in yard backing to the woods. 5 bed; 4 bath w/finished walk out BASEMENT. Open main floo...
Finished walk-out basement! An open floor plan where the great room, breakfast room and gourmet kitchen span the entire back of the home! Enjoy outdoor living on a scree...
Very well maintained brick ranch on 22 acres. Bring the animals!! 3 ponds, pastures, workshop, barn, etc. Home is over 3500sqftwith full finished basement. Basement has b...
Amazing would be an understatement here! This home as been COMPLETELY remodeled! Everything is new other than the brick! Huge kitchen w/ beautiful center island with wi...
Wonderful home in Ethans Glen with Community Greenway, Clubhouse & Pool. This home features a 1st Floor Master, refinished Hardwoods on first floor, Spacious Family Room ...
Gorgeous custom home on a private wooded lot, in coveted Hundred Oaks, just south of UNC. On a quiet cul-de-sac, with a wooded lot, newly buffed hardwoods, abundant natur...
In POPULAR Sunset Ridge – A Golf, Tennis & Swim Community! Walkable to schools, parks, pools & restaurants! Super Private Custom (DJF Builders) hme on quiet cul-de-sac ba...
Gorgeous Brick Ranch home with +6 Acres, very well maintained, 40 minutes from Durham. 6 Bedrooms 4 bathrooms plus a large basement. MUST SEE
The Blair B with a Finished WALK OUT BASEMENT!!!! This home is in framing and should be finished May 2021. Guest and formal dining on first with Screen in porch. Amazing ...
Spectacular West Cary Home with Basement! Solar panels, Cvrd porch w/tiles,6 bedrms.1st flr guest ste, spacious rms & large master ste upstairs w/dual WIC's. Dramatic 2 S...
A Galvani with a finished basement with all the bells and whistles! When you enter the Galvani, you'll see why it's our best seller. Open floor plan with a Gourmet kitc...
PROPOSED custom plans. Beautiful, universal design home, sited for this lot. 1 level living + daylight walkout bsmt. Hardwood buffer backyard to enjoy your screened porch...
VIEWS! Desiring a mountain home? No need to drive for hours to the mountains for a PRIVATE, panoramic, lush,panoramic tree top VIEW! On the crest of Edwards Mountain in t...
5,400 sq ft. Gorgeous 5bd/4.5bth home in CARY on low maintenance lot. 1st Floor Master. HARDWOOD Floors, open floorpan featuring gourmet kitchen w/island, GRANITE counter...
Former Parade of home located in sought after neighboorhood with a rare finished walk-out basement on cul-de-sac. Gourmet kitchen-granite,stainless, undercabinet lights g...
Raleigh living at its finest! Just outside of the beltline, this 2 story home with attached 2-car garage includes 2" blinds throughout with hardwood, tile, vinyl and car...
Beautiful renovation of an early fifties ranch run as a successful bnb highlighted by big rooms-open concept design & nice material-Right off Main St-All hardwd flooring-...
Pristine, large, luxury home in popular Sheffield Manor with community clubhouse, pool and tennis. Large wooded lot on cul de sac. This home has it all - privacy and loca...
Incredible opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind property in Orange County. Meticulously crafted, custom built home that boasts 3,500 square feet and Green amenities. Home ...
Serene, private, culdesac Haven backs to Neuse River and trail! Custom built, Open design boasts natural light, extensive molding, wainscoting, beadboard, builtin shelvin...
A Condoret-designed modernist beauty w/ 16 roof windows! Light-filled, soaring ceilings, atrium, windows galore, gorgeous wooden beams. Easy care brick flrs. Hardwood flr...
Lock will be On Front Door when House gets to the building stage where it will have a locked front door. Until then, go and show what is currently built on the lot. Hom...
THE multigenerational family home you have been looking for, conveniently located in a great neighborhood. Prime lot, end of cul-de-sac, next to hiking trail, and playgro...
Top Quality Meadowmont Townhouse, Painted Brick w/Stunning Sconces & Limestone Exterior*Spacious Foyer*Wall of Windows, Custom Built-ins & Gas Log Fireplace Compliment th...
Did you ever want to live in a tree house? Enjoy privacy with VIEWs of wildlife, babbling creek, & a rolling terrain. Exhilarating feeling of living in a natural resort, ...
Last opportunity for a finished basement lot in this custom home community! 6 Bedrooms and 5 full baths. Game Room and additional bedroom in the walk out basement.
Luxury custom home on tranquil cul-de-sac, nestled on 2 lots. Grand home offers formal living & dining rms w/unique dual entry staircase which flow to sun-filled family r...
ExperianceOne Homes "Whitaker" plan. Master bedroom on main level. 2 story FR and DR area. Very open plan- beautiful custom touches everywhere.. 5 bedrooms and 5 bathroom...
An exceptional opportunity to own this 4 side brick home, with a fully finished daylight walk out basement, situated on a generous sized lot! Entry foyer, formal dining, ...
In a nod to the So. Cal. beach house with its clean, simple, contemporary lines -- this home has everything except the Laguna waves + dolphins. 3 BR's+2 FBA's upstairs. C...
Asheville meets N Chatham in this high end, private mountain retreat located minutes to the sweet spots of the Triangle (rather than hours!). This 11 acre homestead is at...
Traditional 1930's estate in charming Westwood on a picturesque corner lot! This beauty features a 2 bed apt w/its own entrance & separate off-street parking. A short wal...
Great home for a multi gen family in terrific location! Located in close proximity to RDU, I40, downtown, restaurants and shopping, this classic home on a quiet cul de sa...
Welcome home to your luxurious private retreat. Amazing views from flr to ceiling windows, Canadian Douglas Fir beams. Fabulous architectural detail thru-out, gorgeous wo...
Newly offered home in The Gates at Ethan's Glen has excellent curb appeal! Impeccably designed plan offers Main Level living w/ open Kitchen/Family Room, Master w/ stunni...
Gorgeous stone and shake front exterior. Large FR w/wall of windows, coffered ceiling, built-ins, gas log FP, pocket doors. Kitchen boasts center island, gas cooktop, til...
Custom-built luxury home at a quiet Cul-de-sac of an upscale community with high privacy on a 1.58 Acres land. Low tax at great North Raleigh location! Main level master ...
Unique Property backs to Lake Benson. Master bed can be on 1st or 2nd floor. 4-Car Garage, Guest/InLaw Suite with Sep. Entrance, Full Bath, Full Kitchen, Living Space. Al...
Majestic Home on 1.09 Acre in Brackenridge Pointe! Hardwood Floors, Extensive Trim. Chef's kitchen w/high-end KitchenAid appls, Granite, Two Islands, Walk-in Pantry. Keep...
Beautiful all BRICK custom home w/ bright open flr plan in popular Colvard Farms swim/tennis comm!! 2 story foyer w/ hrwds. LR w/ hrwds. DR w/ trey ceil & hrwds. FR w/ hr...
Basement home backing to the Wake Forest Reservoir! This custom Edgevale green-certified home in Traditions is by locally owned Homes By Dickerson, and has the opportunit...
This remarkable modern home designed by Dail Dixon sits on 3 flat acres adjacent to another 3 acres of preserved land at the top of Edwards Mountain, and only a short dis...
Elegant, artistic and beautiful use of sunlight, this home is pure JOY! Take the short walk downtown, P/U dinner & love life on your OWN rooftop getaway! Wet bar, fridge ...
Wakefield Estates Beautiful all Brick home on 1.84 acres with plenty of options for family gatherings on the inside or outside of the house! Soaring ceilings throughout ...
Serene and private brick estate on 3.87 acres w/saltwater pool! Exceptional layout w/hardwoods. Vaulted ceiling kitchen w/granite,lg island,gas cooktop,bev fridge,farm si...
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