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.
The views alone are worth the visit. Perched at one of the highest elevations in Governors Club, this standout estate captures long-range views stretching toward Jordan L...
Introducing the Dorothy by local custom builder Homes by Dickerson. Situated on a corner homesite in Pinecrest, Durham's newest community, this home offers a rare opportu...
Welcome to 110 Arrowstone Court, a stunning four-sided brick home in desirable Weston Estates, a pool community in the heart of Morrisville. Situated on a quiet, flat cul...
Luxury 5-Acre Estate in Chapel Hill. Rarely does a home combine 5 private acres, over 5,800 square feet, a main-level primary suite, and an unbeatable Chapel Hill locati...
Set on a private 0.52-acre lot in West Cary's established Reserve community, this custom-built home, originally the builder's personal residence, offers more than 4,500 s...
Introducing the Hilda by local custom builder Homes by Dickerson. Ready October 2026 and located in Pinecrest, Durham's newest community, this home offers a rare opportun...
Modern rustic home offering one-level living with open, light-filled spaces. Stone and cedar exterior with a wrap-around covered porch and tapered stone columns. Floor-to...
Stunning custom brick home loaded with recent updates in prime North Raleigh location nestled on nearly 1 acre private lot. New HVAC's 2024/2025. New roof 2021. New comme...
Exceptional new construction by luxury builder Triple A Homes, beautifully situated on over 1 acre with a private pond backdrop and a pool-ready homesite. Thoughtfully de...
Set back along coveted Rugby Road, 3605 Rugby Road presents a rare opportunity to acquire nearly 1.5 acres of secluded luxury in the heart of Hope Valley Country Club. Co...
Custom Modern Masterpiece with large lake views, deep water, and two 46' long covered Lakefront porches!!! Photos are AI generated. Home is not built yet. Come take a loo...
Welcome home to this exceptional custom build on nearly an acre, just shy of 6000 SF-- 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, office, bonus room, fully finished basement with bar, rec ro...
Luxurious estate on a private 1.28-acre lot w/PRIVACY and Natural beauty, landscaped by Mother Nature!Relax. Enjoy the VIEW! In Governors Club, w/27-hole, Jack Nicklaus g...
Welcome to a rare opportunity in Churchill Estates, a beautifully appointed luxury residence offering an exceptional combination of privacy, resort-style outdoor living, ...
We're talking almost 2.5 acres in the heart of 27514 -- one of the most sought-after zip codes in the Triangle -- just down the street from Duke Forest and zoned for hors...
Experience timeless elegance in this stunning brick Georgian, where classic sophistication meets warm, welcome living. Impeccably maintained from top to bottom, this exce...
Have you been waiting for the opportunity to purchase an immaculate townhome in one of Chapel Hill's most coveted neighborhoods at a very attractive price? Then that time...
Nestled within the prestigious gated enclave of Governor's Club, this exceptional residence offers refined luxury, thoughtful design, and effortless outdoor living -- cen...
Enjoy stunning, unobstructed lake views and exceptional privacy at this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath Mayo Lake retreat. Thoughtfully improved over the years, ...
Experience 184 Weaver Trail, where luxury, privacy, craftsmanship, and tranquility come together on 3.3 picturesque acres in popular New Hill. This exceptional 5,200+ sq ...
WELCOME HOME TO TALLEY POINTE ON HYCO LAKE!! If you are dreaming of premier waterfront living, then this property at 116 Summerlyn Place in Semora has all your boxes chec...
Exceptional new construction by Walton Building Company, offering 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and a private elevator. Located at 1311 Nottingham, this is o...
Exceptional new construction by Walton Building Company, offering 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and a private elevator. Located at 1309 Nottingham, this is o...
Enjoy resort-style living from the comfort of your very own home! Truly a home for those who enjoy living life to its fullest! The backyard saltwater pool creates the per...
The view is the first thing you'll notice. The craftsmanship is what will make you stay. Perched above Edwards Mountain within the prestigious gated community of Governo...
Welcome to Estates at White Oak with this Striking Model Home w/Rare Finished Basement w/Wooded Views off the Rear Windows are Both Beautiful, Calming, & Relaxing!! Also ...
This spectacular offering in the heart of historic Chapel Hill is just steps from the UNC campus, Franklin Street, trails, shopping, and dining. The home is open, bright,...
Stunning Sunset Views of Hyco Lake! Whether you are sitting on the expansive covered deck, or looking out from just about any room in this gorgeous home the water views a...
A rare opportunity to own one of Raleigh's hidden gems—where exceptional craftsmanship, resort-style amenities, and over 3 private acres come together to create a lifesty...
This spacious Burlington home offers a rare combination of size, privacy, and an exceptional golf course setting. The expansive 1.4-acre lot offers a truly unique golf co...
*Privately tucked away in a cul de sac with 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths in the primary home and a walk out basement! A Rare Coley Forest Retreat with a Detached Guest House— ...
Experience the best of luxury country living in Scottland Equestrian Estates, one of Orange County's premier equestrian communities. Set on 10 picturesque acres, this ext...
Large custom home with all the ICG special touches. Huge basement lot with 1674 SF finished. Open concept gourmet kitchen featuring Thermador appliances. First floor p...
The perfect Lake Home for Entertaining guests of all ages. Just under 4500 sq ft of living space with room for all of your friends and family as well as an attached gara...
Nestled along the 5th hole of Wakefield's PGA Tour golf course, this extraordinary home blends refined elegance with resort-style living. Designed for both grand entertai...
Architectural Masterpiece on Mayo Lake! Discover an extraordinary contemporary architectural gem with fabulous views of 2,800-acre Mayo Lake. Designed to blend luxury ...
Now offered at an incredible new price, this exceptional newly constructed residence, framed by more than five acres of rolling countryside, offers a rare sanctuary of sp...
Extensively updated, refreshed, and entirely move-in ready, this is a rare opportunity to own a classic home inside the belt line in Country Club Hills. Spanning over 4,...
What if you didn't have to make a single compromise? 1106 9th St offers all the joy of a classic Watts Hillandale home while also delivering all the beauty, ease of livin...
Welcome to an exceptional estate in the prestigious Fairview Manor at Wakefield, where refined elegance, thoughtful design, and resort-style living come together. Step in...
Tucked within the prestigious Saddle Ridge enclave of Governors Club, 56712 Nash is an extraordinary custom-built luxury estate offering golf course living at its finest....
There's a reason homes in Governors Club are talked about and this one is why. Built with all-brick craftsmanship and stretching over 6,000 square feet, across three fini...
FINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMENT & PRIVATE POOL/SPA! Custom single-story Ranch living at its finest by Speight Built in prestigious Wexford Reserve! Situated on a premium 0.69-...
Private Gated Neighborhood. Home sits on 2.83 acres and has just had a $200,000 Price Improvement! 1125 Barclay Manor Way is a private North Raleigh estate offering exc...
Homes By Dickerson is building The Stella a custom luxury basement home on a .49-acre cul-de-sac homesite in the coveted neighborhood of The Founding at Blue Ridge. This ...
Custom-built 2026 Parade of Homes Entry by award winning Grande Manor Homes, situated on a generous lot in the private community of Wexford Reserve. Featuring a luxuriou...
Custom-built by HJ Morris Construction. This stunning 5171 sq ft home features a finished basement with in-law suite and full kitchen, first-floor guest suite, chef's ki...
Tucked behind a private gated entrance and set on an extraordinary 10.31-acre estate, this custom-built masterpiece is a rare blend of timeless craftsmanship, luxury desi...
NEW PRICE! Lakeside Living in Lochmere! Prepare to fall in love with 150 Lochwood West Drive! This truly unique and completely renovated custom home is a resort-style hav...
**AUGUST OPEN HOUSE 2-4 PM EVERY SUNDAY*** Tucked away on 10 private acres in Hillsborough's coveted Fox Hill Farm, this exceptional estate offers a rare opportunity to ...
Awesome basement home by Upright Builders! 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 2 half baths! Primary bedroom on the second-floor, private guest suite on the main level and basem...
Welcome to the epitome of luxury living at 40002 Worth in the prestigious Governors Club community of Chapel Hill! Nestled on a prime golf course lot amidst lush greenery...
The home that truly has everything! Builders personal custom-built Fairview Manor Estate offering more than 8,300 square feet of refined living space perfectly positione...
Set on a private homesite backing to protected wooded views within Apex's highly sought-after Sweetwater community, this Loyd Builders home offers a thoughtful blend of q...
This stunning new construction home by DJF Builders captures the essence of sophisticated living. With elegant washed brick exterior and striking architectural gables, th...
An extraordinary opportunity to own one of Raleigh's architectural treasures. Designed in 1956 by celebrated architect Arthur McKimmon as his personal residence, 2751 Tox...
Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Apex and only 25 minutes from RDU Airport, Research Triangle Park, and SAS, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds. Experience t...
Crafted by Homestead Building Company, this striking residence now with FINISHED BASEMENT is set in a private cul-de-sac within North Raleigh's prestigious Shinleaf Estat...
Just west of downtown, on a quiet stretch of N Mayview Road where the front door opens directly onto green space, Arcadia Construction has built a home with a view. Five ...
A rare opportunity to own a private 2.79-acre estate in Wakefield Estates, this magnificent custom brick residence offers over 8,400 square feet of luxury living, resort-...
Nearly new construction, built in 2023-2024, this exceptional custom-built home delivers the sophistication, quality, and modern design of a new home without the wait or ...
What if your Chapel Hill home felt like its own private resort? Located at the end of a cul-de-sac in the sought-after neighborhood of Oxbow Crossing on Morgan Creek, th...
Introducing the Augustine Plan by local builder Homes by Dickerson. This home is located in Pinecrest within historic Forest Hills. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a...
Stunning 5100ft. multi-generational, custom home with private pool, built on a waterfront lot in sought after Heritage Pointe in Apex! Large 4+ acre lot with water views,...
There is a reason buyers track addresses like 105 Edenburgh Road. At nearly 7,000 sq ft, this home offers the one-of-a-kind combination of refined design by Charlotte-bas...
This Custom-Crafted Rock Creek Builders Residence showcases timeless Architecture with a refined modern edge. Situated on a 0.25-acre homesite, this 1.5-story brick resid...
The lifestyle you have been waiting for can finally be yours. Privacy, luxury, gated, redesigned, heated salt water pool, artificial turf, flexible floor plan for every l...
Dream Home at Braxton Hill — Luxury Presale Opportunity A rare opportunity to create an extraordinary modern estate by Dunning Custom Homes in Braxton Hill, an exclusive...
Spectacular Chapel Hill horse farm and equestrian estate located on 10 private acres with a five-stall barn, 1,131 square-foot apartment for a caretaker or trainer, and r...
2907 Churchill Road! Welcome to this new construction in the Sunset Hills Neighborhood of Raleigh. Greeted with the neutral exterior stone siding. 4,801 square feet of l...
This offering totals 26.71 acres across 4 combined parcels, with 2 developed residences, two septic systems, 1 shared well, and 2 buildable 3+ acre lots. From the mome...
A rare presale opportunity in Maple Ridge Cove, a private gated community exclusively built by Exeter Building Company. The Lancaster, a Traditional residence, sits on a ...
HOME IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Convenient ITB Location, Backing to Woods and the House Creek Walking Trail. Custom Home w/Thoughtfully Designed Luxury Floorplan on a Walk-O...
Experience refined living in the heart of Raleigh's highly sought-after North Hills district. This thoughtfully designed home by On Point Construction blends timeless arc...
Classic Elegance. Custom Craftsmanship. A brick circular drive framed by flourishing magnolias is the perfect approach to this beautiful painted brick traditional home on...
Located in Forest Park, one of Raleigh's most sought-after inside-the-beltline neighborhoods, 117 Hillcrest Road offers a rare opportunity to own an architecturally signi...
MORE THAN A HOME—A WORLD OF ITS OWN. Welcome to Magnolia Blue Estate, an extraordinary luxury equestrian estate set across nearly 24 private, fully fenced acres in the Ca...
An extraordinary custom built estate w/ gorgeous swimming pool spanning nearly 9000 square feet in the exclusive sought-after Wakefield Estates. Gated driveway entrance w...
Beautiful proposed new construction on 4.4 acres close to Jordan Lake. This stunning floor plan proposed by Empire Contractors Inc. has many flexible spaces and features ...
25-Acre Equestrian Estate with Updated Home, Private Apartment/In-Law Suite, Fenced Pastures & Barn! Enjoy the privacy and beauty of country living with groomed fenced p...
Discover the pinnacle of private lakeside living in Bartley Point, the premier new gated community gracefully nestled along the tranquil shores of Harris Lake. This exc...
Coming Soon!!! 1521 Grand Willow Way. This Stunning Robuck Custom Home Will Check All The Items On Your Wish List. 1521 Grand Willow Way Offers: A First-floor primary su...
A one-of-a-kind, French Country-inspired custom built home in the gated Tuscan Lake subdivision. Set at the end of a cul-de-sac on a private 1.79-acre landscaped lot. Naj...
Ready in October! A masterful blend of architecture, craftsmanship, and curated design, this custom Homes By Dickerson green-certified home is situated on a 1.25-acre hom...
Gold Medal Winner, 2025 Parade of Homes - this modern masterpiece by Dunning Custom Homes is a rare offering in The Estates at Laurel Ridge, a gated enclave of estate h...
Experience refined lakefront living at this extraordinary custom estate located in the highly sought-after gated Reserve at Hyco Lake on the coveted north end of the lake...
Wonderful modern French Country estate home that has been exquisitely updated with elegant style and attention to detail. Situated on nearly an acre, this extraordinary r...
**Showings must be scheduled with the listing agent along with proof of funds** **10.27 acres/ 4.5 acre pond/ Private** **LIVE/BUILD/DEVELOP** Welcome to your sl...
Experience resort style luxury living in this spectacular 10,000 square foot estate home featuring a breathtaking backyard retreat designed for entertaining and relaxatio...
There are homes, and then there are estates that announce themselves before you ever reach the front door. 2115 Rolling Rock Road belongs to the latter: a masterfully app...
Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the gated community of Southern Hills Estates, this custom-built Loyd Builders residence sits on one of the largest and most pr...
Timeless architecture, exceptional construction and extraordinary pride of ownership define 113 Richelieu Drive in Cary's highly coveted Regency Park Estates. Thoughtfull...
Located in the exclusive gated community of Back Nine Estates near prestigious Wakefield Plantation, this stunning all-brick, gated estate is a rare find offering over 3....
Discover the pinnacle of private lakefront living in Bartley Point, the premier new gated community gracefully nestled along the tranquil shores of Harris Lake. This ...
Welcome to 1421 Alpine Creek, a luxurious single-family home in the prestigious gated community of Alpine Creek. This stunning property features 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathro...
Welcome to 302 Annandale Drive, an extraordinary French Country estate in Cary's prestigious MacGregor Downs community. Designed by David Bennett of Triangle Residential ...
Behind the gates of ''The Hills of Rosemont'', one of the NC Triangle's most sought-after private & exclusive communities, lies a Mediterranean Tuscan Villa-style 5-bdrm ...
Completely renovated and truly like new--without the cost of new construction--this former Parade Home is ideally located in the highly sought-after gated Linville commun...
Home is sheetrocked! Come walk through! QUICK FEATURES: Walk to North Hills Club. Completion October 2026. 8100sf home with elevated apartment, au pair suite or ent...
Forget everything you thought you knew about luxury. Welcome to a breathtaking estate by Ange Custom Home Builders, a Gold Medal winner in the Parade of Homes, perfectly ...
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