Relocatees to the Triangle often ask, "Why are there no basement homes in Raleigh area?
Well, there are. We have basement homes in Cary. We have them in Raleigh. And in Apex and Morrisville.
Basements are not the rule, however.
See, we don't have the issues here that folks have to deal with in colder climates. We only have a 15" frost depth in Cary and Raleigh. This means that the top of the foundation footer for a home only must be 15" below the surface to avoid frost heave. To get a basement would entail excavation of another 8 feet or so of soil to create the depth needed.
And then there is the high water table in many areas. I think the clay soil is a contributor to high water table. The water table makes the elimination of dampness more difficult for the basement builder. Current focus on mold issues in a home make damp basements anathema to property values.
But, we do have basements in many areas. The typical basement is a "daylight" or "walkout" basement, since one side is exposed when the home is built into a hillside. Many of these installations are extremely nice with great access to patios, hot tubs, swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, and offer the opportunity to re-enter the home with little dirt and water tracked into daily living areas.
So, Yes. We have basements in the Triangle. I put this together to help you find them with one click.
Click the links below to find basement homes in the various towns and cities.
Cary North Carolina Basement Homes.
Apex, North Carolina, Basement Homes.
Raleigh, North Carolina, Basement Homes, under $350,000.
Raleigh, North Carolina, Basement Homes, $350,001--$600,000.
Raleigh, NC, Basement Homes, $600,001--$1,000,000
Raleigh, NC, Basement Homes, $1,000,000+
Morrisville, North Carolina, Basement Homes.
Holly Springs, North Carolina, Basement Homes.
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