Downtown Homes with Basement Int. Features

Welcome to Downtown Southern Pines, a charming neighborhood nestled in the heart of Moore County, North Carolina. Known for its rich history and vibrant community, this area offers a delightful blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. With tree-lined streets, boutique shops, and a variety of dining options, Downtown Southern Pines is the perfect place for those seeking an active lifestyle while enjoying the tranquility of Southern Pines.

One of the standout features of homes in this neighborhood is the availability of properties with basements. These versatile spaces provide endless opportunities for homeowners, whether you envision a cozy family room, a home office, or a fun entertainment area for gatherings. The extra square footage adds value and functionality, allowing you to customize your living space to fit your needs.

The homes in Downtown Southern Pines are characterized by their unique architectural styles, ranging from classic bungalows to modern designs. Many properties boast beautiful landscaping and outdoor spaces, perfect for enjoying the mild North Carolina climate. The community is also known for its friendly atmosphere, where neighbors become friends and local events bring everyone together.

Living in Downtown Southern Pines means being just a stone's throw away from the area's parks, recreational facilities, and cultural attractions. With a strong sense of community and a variety of activities year-round, this neighborhood is ideal for families, retirees, and anyone looking to embrace a vibrant lifestyle. Discover your dream home with a basement in Downtown Southern Pines and experience all that this enchanting community has to offer!

Newest Downtown Homes with Basement Int. Features

$895,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

A rare piece of Southern Pines history, this extraordinary residence is located in the Historic Weymouth District and represents the last remaining portion of what was once a four-lot estate designed in 1920 by noted New York architect George Cooke. Having studied art in Italy, Cooke envisioned the property as a guest residence within his larger estate, which once occupied much of the surrounding land. The main mansion, located on the adjacent property, was lost to a fire in the early 1940s, while the remaining estate structures were eventually removed to accommodate new development, leaving this home as the sole surviving piece of the original compound. Originally built as guest quarters, the home was designed without a kitchen, as meals were prepared in the main residence and delivered by household staff. The basement served as servant quarters, buggy storage, and a tack room. The home also showcased Cooke's personal art collection, complete with hand-painted murals, and welcomed distinguished guests and European dignitaries, making it a significant part of Southern Pines' architectural and cultural heritage. After decades of neglect, the current owners purchased the property in 2016 and embarked on an extensive restoration that thoughtfully preserved its historic character while seamlessly incorporating modern comforts. The home was taken down to the studs and meticulously rebuilt with restoration of the foundation walls and original basement posts and beams, all-new insulation, electrical, plumbing, and drywall completed between 2018 and 2019. Hardwoods throughout the home allow for a clean and easy flow. The beautifully designed custom kitchen and fully remodeled bathrooms were added in 2020, along with a new HVAC system (2020), creating a home that honors its past while meeting today's standards of comfort and functionality. The lower basement level is ideal for a shop with plenty of work space and/or storage. The extensive renovations were completed with such attention to detail that the updated spaces blend naturally with the original architecture, making it difficult to distinguish between old and new. Outside, mature azaleas, established shrubs, and thoughtfully maintained landscaping frame the home, adding seasonal color and complementing its historic setting. This one-of-a-kind residence offers an exceptionally rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored historic home with remarkable provenance and architectural significance. Nestled in one of Southern Pines' most sought-after historic neighborhoods and just a short walk to downtown, it effortlessly blends timeless character, rich history, and modern living.

650 E Indiana Ave, Southern Pines

$780,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

A rare historic downtown Southern Pines home with genuine soul, thoughtful updates, and a story. A contributing structure within the National Register-listed Southern Pines Historic District, this circa-1915 home offers the rare combination of historic craftsmanship, thoughtful updates, generous storage, and walkable downtown living in the heart of Southern Pines. The National Register continuation sheet lists 360 S. Ashe St. as a contributing structure and specifically notes the screened porch, French doors, sash windows, rear additions, and central corbelled-cap chimney. Lovingly cared for and updated over the years as both a real home and an artist's studio, the home retains the warmth and craftsmanship that make older Southern Pines homes so special -- original hardwood floors, high ceilings, three fireplaces, French doors, built-ins, oversized windows, and architectural details that simply cannot be replicated in newer construction. This is not a neglected historic house waiting to be rescued; it is a soulful, livable home with original details still intact. For added buyer confidence, a professional pre-listing appraisal was completed on June 9, 2026 and valued the property at $781,000. The home's history adds another layer of charm. Local historians have connected the property to Dr. Ernest Poate, a physician, psychiatrist, and mystery novelist who wrote under the pen name Arthur Mallory -- a fitting 1930s chapter for a home in a town long loved by doctors, writers, artists, and creative professionals. That same creative spirit continues today in a house that has been home to an award-winning photographer for the past 20 years and has served as both a private residence and a place of inspiration. Inside, the home offers four spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and flexible living spaces with abundant built-in storage throughout. One of the most memorable features is the large banquette beside a dramatic wall of leaded-glass windows that open to the screened porch; an ideal spot for morning coffee, reading, casual dining, or gathering with friends. French doors connect the main living areas to the porch, while additional French doors from the primary suite open directly to the backyard, creating a graceful indoor-outdoor flow rarely found in historic downtown homes. The primary suite features a fireplace and large infinity tub, while the second main bath offers a classic clawfoot tub -- blending comfort, charm, and timeless Southern Pines style. Outside, the property reveals one of its most special features: a private and peaceful fenced backyard retreat in the middle of downtown. A picket-fenced front garden creates storybook curb appeal, while the backyard offers mature trees, garden space, and room to entertain, relax, or enjoy time with pets beneath the Carolina pines. As downtown living becomes increasingly dense, this property stands out for its sense of space - a setting that feels tucked away and serene while still being just a block from restaurants, coffee shops, Gulley's Garden Center, and downtown shops, with parks and the Sunrise Theater just a little farther beyond. A large basement provides valuable storage space not included in the heated square footage, adding practical flexibility that is especially rare in a historic home. More than just a house, this is a lovingly cared-for piece of Southern Pines history -- a warm, creative, and deeply livable home with original soul, thoughtful updates, rare outdoor space, and a story that belongs to the town itself.

360 S Ashe St, Southern Pines

$880,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

The Town of Southern Pines has confirmed that this corner lot can be split into two additional buildable lots -- a rare, documented opportunity for a family compound, spec build, or income-producing investment in the heart of Downtown Southern Pines, steps from shops and restaurants. The existing home is a well-maintained 1920 Dutch Colonial Revival, thoughtfully expanded by Butler Constructs while preserving its original scale and character. The main floor flows naturally between a living room with vented gas fireplace, separate dining room, spacious family room, and a cook's eat-in kitchen designed by ASID designer Denis McCullough -- featuring eco-friendly countertops and Bosch appliances that remain with the home. A private main-floor office, a newer mud/laundry room, and a full bath complete the 1,431-square-foot ground level. Upstairs, four bedrooms, a bonus office nook, and a full bath offer peaceful, private space true to the home's 1920 character. A sketch is available illustrating the option to add a primary suite. Outside, a fully fenced patio and garden provide an exceptional, private entertaining space, and the oversized detached garage offers real potential as a workshop, gym, or studio, in addition to housing one car. Whether you're drawn to the character of the existing home, the confirmed development upside, or both -- this is a rare combination in Downtown Southern Pines. A recent home inspection is available with all minor repairs completed.

260 N Ridge St, Southern Pines

$499,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths

$6,000 Price Improvement! Welcome home to a hidden treasure in the heart of Downtown Southern Pines! The character and vibe of this 1930's cottage says it all from the original hardwood & brick floors to the craftsmanship of the Heart Pine wood-paneled LR walls, built-ins, rustic wood beams and slate roofs! The detached third-bedroom guest cottage offers a full bath, refrigerator & storage with privacy for family and guests. Perfect space for multipurpose use or an in-law suite! The charming main cottage offers 2 spacious BR's, each with walk in closets. A hallway butler's pantry houses kitchen items and other storage needs. Charming dining room overlooks a landscape filled with delightful seasonal colors and sounds! Outdoor living is an absolute treat on the spacious screened porch with quick access to living, dining and kitchen. Relax by the warmth of a natural gas fireplace, surrounded by cozy Heart Pine wood paneled living room walls. New energy efficient windows are found throughout the home! A secret English garden will delight your senses...where snapdragons keep company with ripening tomatoes on the vine. The home's gardens and lawn are beautifully maintained with an irrigation system throughout the landscape. Original brick lattice fencing frame heritage plantings, flowers and flowering shrubs and trees. Raised planting beds with young plants await summer's bountiful harvest. Enjoy an ever changing backdrop of lovely smells, colors and the sounds of nature from an inviting screened porch. A privacy fence surrounds the landscaped yard and detached storage shed, perfect for garden and/or workshop space. A brick lattice wall anchors the newer brick patio and was created to preserve the character of the original brick lattice fencing. Ample parking includes a circle drive and side parking for both the main & guest cottages! Enjoy all the conveniences of living within the vibrant Downtown community where shopping, restaurants and parks are just minutes away! Call for your personal tour of this unique property today! You'll leave with a feeling of home!

370 E Morganton Rd, Southern Pines

$500,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths

Step back in time without sacrificing comfort. This lovingly maintained 1935 gem, in the downtown Southern Pines area, radiates the kind of character and charm that simply not built today. From the moment you arrive, the sweeping circular gravel driveway and brick-paved motor court set the tone for something truly special. Inside, rich original hardwood floors, which are in excellent condition, anchor most rooms, while intricate woodwork details tell the story of a bygone era of craftsmanship. A soaring great room ceiling, with hand hewn beams, add a bit of visual flair. Both bedrooms offer the luxury of private ensuite full bathrooms, which have been partially updated -- a rare and thoughtful feature that blends vintage appeal with modern convenience. The partially finished basement offers room for additional sleeping accommodations, or a rec room space. There is a large floored attic with convenient built in ladder for easy access to all your storage space! Step outside to enjoy not one, but two exceptional outdoor living spaces: a generous open front patio perfect for morning coffee and neighborly conversation, and a large covered rear patio ideal for entertaining year-round. The beautifully landscaped grounds, further enhanced by charming brick walkways leading to convenient storage sheds, and a large rear parking area round out the property's impressive functionality. Move-in ready and meticulously cared for over the decades, this is a one-of-a-kind property that offers timeless elegance just minutes from the shops, dining, and charm of downtown Southern Pines. Homes like this don't come along often -- don't miss your chance to own a true piece of local history.

535 E Morganton Rd, Southern Pines

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