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Homes with Basements for Sale in Upstate SC

Basements are uncommon across most of Upstate South Carolina, where slab construction is the norm, so searching for one narrows the field fast. Where they do appear, the terrain usually explains it.

The rolling country north of Spartanburg and Greenville — toward Landrum, Campobello, Travelers Rest and the Blue Ridge escarpment — produces the sloping lots a walkout basement needs. The same holds around the lakes: Bowen, Blalock, Hartwell and Keowee all have shoreline that steps down to the water. Flat suburban subdivisions along the I-85 corridor rarely have them at all.

What buyers gain is a whole extra level of house: workshop, media room, home gym, a home office with a door that closes, or an in-law suite with its own entrance. In a region where finished square footage above grade carries a premium, the lower level is often the most cost-effective space in the house.

Listings with Basements

$520,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 4417624 MLS
Set in Gastonia’s charming York-Chester Historic District, this striking two-story home blends timeless character, generous living spaces, and exceptional outdoor living. Offering 3,146 square feet with four bedrooms and three full baths, the residence welcomes you inside with gorgeous hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and the authentic architectural warmth that makes historic homes so special. The primary suite features a beautifully renovated en-suite bath, while multiple living and gathering spaces provide plenty of room to settle in and make the home your own. Downstairs, an additional 1,611 square feet of unfinished basement space with an included half bath offers outstanding storage and endless flexibility. The outdoor spaces are equally extraordinary. Two covered side porches extend the living experience outside, including a favorite retreat just off the living room that is perfect for a quiet morning, an afternoon spent reading, or unwinding at the end of the day. Adding an especially unique touch of luxury is a custom gas fire feature sourced directly from Charlotte’s Grand Bohemian Hotel. The expansive yard offers plenty of green space to enjoy, while a massive rear deck provides an ideal venue for entertaining. Arrive with ease using the gracious circular front drive, complemented by an oversized rear driveway for convenient private parking. Unbeatable location adds the final touch to this incredible property. Situated just minutes from the vibrant FUSE District and historic downtown Gastonia, you are seconds away from local boutique shopping, entertainment, and dining—including a quick 5-minute stroll to neighborhood favorite Pita Wheel. Full of history, space, and unmatched charm, this is a home that feels every bit as special as its historic setting.

424 S York Street, Gastonia

$520,900
3 Beds 2 Baths 4388143 MLS
NEW CONSTRUCTION DONE RIGHT! If quality matters, this exceptional new home deserves your attention. Thoughtfully constructed with top-tier craftsmanship and loaded with upgrades, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and future potential. Step inside to discover luxury wide-plank LVP flooring, an open-concept layout, and abundant natural light throughout the spacious living, dining, and kitchen areas. The inviting living room features a gas fireplace, creating a warm focal point for everyday living and entertaining. The beautifully designed kitchen showcases granite countertops, custom real hardwood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a stylish tile backsplash, and a generous double-door pantry for ample storage. The desirable split-bedroom floor plan provides privacy, while the spacious primary suite offers a relaxing retreat complete with a luxurious ensuite bath featuring a dual vanity and custom tiled walk-in shower. One of the home's standout features is the professionally engineered basement system designed to provide long-term protection against moisture concerns and leaks. The full basement offers high ceilings and is already stubbed for an additional bathroom, creating an incredible opportunity to expand the home's heated living space in the future. Outdoor living is equally impressive with covered Trex front and rear porches, providing low-maintenance spaces to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Situated on a generous 1.28-acre lot outside city limits, you'll enjoy the benefits of no city taxes and no HOA, all while being just minutes from downtown Morganton, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Bring your pickiest buyers, this home delivers the quality, features, and attention to detail that are increasingly hard to find in today's market. Some photos are virtually staged to show room potential.

107 Meadow View Street, Morganton

$524,900
3 Beds 4 Baths 4352272 MLS
Brand new and move-in ready in the Summerlin subdivision of Newton! This 2025-built home sits on a generous .61-acre lot and offers a thoughtful split-bedroom floor plan with 2,528 square feet of heated living space, plus over 1,100 square feet of unfinished basement ready for your future vision. Everything is fresh, modern, and never lived in. The open-concept main level features a kitchen equipped with a gas cooktop, built-in wall oven and microwave, and a stacked stone bar that's perfect for casual dining. The living room showcases a stacked stone fireplace with gas logs. Step outside to the covered porch — already set up for grilling and relaxing. The primary suite delivers the space and finishes you'd expect from new construction — a walk-in tile shower and an oversized walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms on the main level share a Jack and Jill bath, keeping the split-bedroom privacy intact. Upstairs, a large bonus room with its own full bath and walk-in closet offers flexible space for a media room, office, or guest suite. The unfinished basement features two separate areas, one with a roll-up garage door — ideal for a workshop, extra storage, or future living space. A two-car attached garage, concrete driveway, hardboard siding with stone veneer accents, and brand-new heat pump and central air round out the package. City water. Septic installed. No HOA. Catawba County schools — Startown Elementary, Maiden Middle, and Maiden High. All the benefits of new construction without the wait. Offered at $524,900.

1610 Summerlin Place, Newton

$524,900
3 Beds 3 Baths 20301536 MLS
Discover the ease of main-level living with golf course views in this well-appointed home in Keowee Key. The main floor features a primary bedroom and a second bedroom with a full bathroom. The functional layout includes a full-size kitchen with a pantry, and a dedicated laundry room conveniently located as you enter from the two-car garage. The living room offers an open feel with vaulted ceilings and useful built-in bookshelves. A large sunroom on the main level provides extra space for relaxation or hobbies. Step out and enjoy the view, as the home backs right up to the golf course. Downstairs, the lower level expands your living options with a second living room, a private home office, and a spacious third bedroom. A practical workshop is also found on this level. Take advantage of the large back deck, perfect for enjoying the peaceful views overlooking the golf course. Keowee Key is an active community with so much to offer!! All property owners are members and share in the Club with its award winning chef, and Bistro, recently renovated championship golf course, 14 tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, fitness center with full schedule of classes and a year-round indoor pool, 2 additional outdoor pools, event center with library and meeting rooms, leisure trail, walking trail, community gardens, boat slips, 2 marinas with gas docks, community launch ramp, a dog park, community parks, beaches, playground, and more! There are many social and activity clubs as well. Only 2 hrs. from Atlanta, 1 hr. from Greenville, and 1.5 hr. from Asheville, Keowee Key is located in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here you can truly find More of what you Love

6 Tradewinds Way, Salem

$524,900
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 1593725 MLS
Amazing price, exceptional space, and resort-style amenities—this River Shoals home delivers incredible value at every turn. Designed for the way life really happens, this immaculate home offers multiple living areas, flexible spaces, and room for everyone to spread out. From the moment you step inside, the welcoming foyer opens to formal living and dining rooms that are equally suited for entertaining, working from home, or creating spaces that fit your lifestyle. At the heart of the home, the spacious kitchen is ready for everything from busy weekday mornings to holiday gatherings. It features abundant counter space, a gas range, walk-in pantry, and an oversized center island, all opening seamlessly to a comfortable family room anchored by a gas-log fireplace. A private main-level flex room adds even more versatility and would make an ideal home office, classroom, music room, library, or playroom. Just beyond the kitchen, the sun-filled morning room offers a beautiful everyday dining space surrounded by windows. Step outside onto the upper deck and enjoy views of the private, fenced backyard and peaceful wooded backdrop—perfect for morning coffee, watching the deer wander through, or hosting summer cookouts. Upstairs, you will find four generously sized bedrooms, a full hall bath, a convenient walk-in laundry room, and exceptional closet space. The open loft provides another inviting living area, while the expansive owner’s suite feels like a private retreat with its own sitting area, two walk-in closets, and a spacious luxury bath. The fully finished walk-out basement takes this home to another level. Ideal for multigenerational living, long-term guests, recreation, or entertaining, it includes a large family room, dedicated media and theater room, extensive storage, and a full-size workshop for hobbies and DIY projects. Located on a rare walk-out basement lot, the home is just a short stroll from River Shoals’ impressive neighborhood amenities, including the clubhouse, playground, pool, and lazy river. Shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences along Georgia Road and Fairview Road are only minutes away, with easy access to Interstate 385 for commuting throughout the Upstate. With its stop-the-car price, incredible square footage, flexible living spaces, private backyard, and sought-after gated-community amenities, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss. Schedule your private tour or join us at our OPEN HOUSE this Sunday July 26th from 2pm-4pm.

216 Rio Grande Place, Simpsonville

$524,900
4 Beds 3 Baths 20304174 MLS
Amazing price, exceptional space, and resort-style amenities—this River Shoals home delivers incredible value at every turn. Designed for the way life really happens, this immaculate home offers multiple living areas, flexible spaces, and room for everyone to spread out. From the moment you step inside, the welcoming foyer opens to formal living and dining rooms that are equally suited for entertaining, working from home, or creating spaces that fit your lifestyle. At the heart of the home, the spacious kitchen is ready for everything from busy weekday mornings to holiday gatherings. It features abundant counter space, a gas range, walk-in pantry, and an oversized center island, all opening seamlessly to a comfortable family room anchored by a gas-log fireplace. A private main-level flex room adds even more versatility and would make an ideal home office, classroom, music room, library, or playroom. Just beyond the kitchen, the sun-filled morning room offers a beautiful everyday dining space surrounded by windows. Step outside onto the upper deck and enjoy views of the private, fenced backyard and peaceful wooded backdrop—perfect for morning coffee, watching the deer wander through, or hosting summer cookouts. Upstairs, you will find four generously sized bedrooms, a full hall bath, a convenient walk-in laundry room, and exceptional closet space. The open loft provides another inviting living area, while the expansive owner’s suite feels like a private retreat with its own sitting area, two walk-in closets, and a spacious luxury bath. The fully finished walk-out basement takes this home to another level. Ideal for multigenerational living, long-term guests, recreation, or entertaining, it includes a large family room, dedicated media and theater room, extensive storage, and a full-size workshop for hobbies and DIY projects. Located on a rare walk-out basement lot, the home is just a short stroll from River Shoals’ impressive neighborhood amenities, including the clubhouse, playground, pool, and lazy river. Shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences along Georgia Road and Fairview Road are only minutes away, with easy access to Interstate 385 for commuting throughout the Upstate. With its stop-the-car price, incredible square footage, flexible living spaces, private backyard, and sought-after gated-community amenities, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss. Schedule your private tour or join us at our OPEN HOUSE this Sunday July 26th from 2pm-4pm.

216 Rio Grande Place, Simpsonville

$524,900
3 Beds 2 Baths 20304347 MLS
Take a look at this beautiful home featuring seasonal views of stunning Lake Keowee! Conveniently located 15 minutes from Clemson University and only minutes from downtown Seneca, this property puts shopping, restaurants, medical facilities and the hospital close at hand. This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features an open-concept floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. As you step through the front door, you'll be welcomed by a spacious foyer that leads into the expansive family room, where a beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace serves as the centerpiece of the home. You will see beautiful hardwood floors throughout the area. The bright breakfast area opens to a screened porch, creating the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee. The spacious primary bedroom offers a relaxing retreat while the en suite bathroom has a double vanity, separate walk-in shower, large garden tub and a walk-in closet. The walkout basement with poured concrete walls has been partially finished with drywall and includes a room with potential for a future bedroom or office. An operable half bath is already in place, offering added convenience. The basement provides excellent potential for additional living space. Please note that heating and cooling have not been installed in the basement. Step outside to your backyard paradise, where you'll find a gorgeous in-ground saltwater swimming pool that was installed in 2025. The surrounding patio offers ample space for lounge chairs, outdoor dining, and entertaining family and friends all summer long. Explore the area’s beautiful county parks, hike the scenic trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains, or spend your days enjoying the lake. Whether you prefer boating, fishing, swimming or simple taking in the natural beauty, you’ll find something for everyone just minutes from home.

711 Barnes Road, Seneca

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