Homes with a Basement for Sale in Springfield, MO

Why basements matter in Southwest Missouri

In this part of the country a basement does double duty: it adds usable square footage and it gives you a safe place to be when severe weather rolls through. For a lot of local buyers, “must have a basement” is non-negotiable — and it’s one of the most common requests we hear.

The listings below are single-family homes flagged as having a basement. From there you can narrow by what kind.

Types of basements you’ll see

Unfinished: Open, functional space for storage, utilities, and a storm shelter — and room to finish later on your terms.

Finished: Heated and finished living area that counts toward usable space — rec rooms, extra bedrooms, home offices.

Walkout: Built into a slope so the lower level opens directly to the backyard at grade. Bright, private, and especially popular. We have a dedicated walkout basement homes page if that’s specifically what you want.

What to check on a basement

Basements add value but deserve a careful look:

Moisture & drainage: Look for water staining, a working sump pump, and good grading away from the foundation.

Egress: Any bedroom in a basement needs a proper egress window for safety and code.

Finished quality: Confirm finished space was permitted and done well, not a weekend project.

Foundation: Some settling cracks are normal; horizontal or stair-step cracking deserves a closer look.

Finished basements and home value

A well-finished basement is one of the better square-footage values in a home — you’re getting livable space at a lower cost per foot than above-grade additions. Just know that finished basement area is often valued differently than main-level space in an appraisal, so it adds real usefulness but doesn’t always dollar-for-dollar match the upstairs.

Homes with a basement for sale right now

Current single-family homes with a basement across Greene, Christian, Webster, Polk, and Dallas counties — sorted by newest first.

$65,000

202 Missouri Street

Buffalo, Missouri 65622

4 bd · 2 ba · 2,897 sqft · 0.48 ac

$337,500

4219 Summer Set Street

Springfield, Missouri 65802

3 bd · 3 ba · 2,182 sqft · 0.25 ac

$449,000

4370 Whitehall Drive

Springfield, Missouri 65809

5 bd · 4 ba · 3,724 sqft · 0.33 ac

$676,000

2611 Rhodes Circle

Ozark, Missouri 65721

6 bd · 5 ba · 5,400 sqft · 0.3 ac

$79,700

917 Chicago Street

Springfield, Missouri 65803

3 bd · 1 ba · 872 sqft · 0.12 ac

$339,000

3690 Erie Street

Springfield, Missouri 65807

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,370 sqft · 0.41 ac

$449,900

475 Mockingbird Ridge

Rogersville, Missouri 65742

6 bd · 3 ba · 4,633 sqft · 0.28 ac

$689,900

102 Ironwood Drive

Republic, Missouri 65738

5 bd · 4 ba · 4,691 sqft

$99,900

409 Olive Street

Bolivar, Missouri 65613

2 bd · 1 ba · 1,732 sqft · 0.21 ac

$339,000

289 Canyon Court

Nixa, Missouri 65714

5 bd · 3 ba · 2,746 sqft · 0.32 ac

$449,900

195 Highland Grey Road

Billings, Missouri 65610

4 bd · 3 ba · 3,638 sqft · 3.92 ac

$699,000

85 Dogwood Ridge Drive

Rogersville, Missouri 65742

6 bd · 5 ba · 5,146 sqft · 4.95 ac

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