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Live Montgomery listings updated daily from the MLS — plus what local buyers should know before making a move.
Montgomery’s 2000s building wave put a full basement under nearly every house in the village—and two decades later, the finished ones are the listings buyers fight over. A finished lower level adds a rec room, guest suite, home office, or gym without changing the footprint, and in communities like Lakewood Creek, Huntington Chase, and Blackberry Crossing West it can mean 800 to 1,500 bonus square feet. This search isolates exactly those listings, updated daily.
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Active listings pulled directly from the MLS.
Expect 2000s two-stories where the basement adds a second living zone—typical finishes include a family/media room, a bar or kitchenette, a full or half bath, and a bedroom or office with egress. Quality varies from builder-finished to weekend-project; look for permits, ceiling height, and moisture management. Homes with a full bath down command the strongest premiums.
The move-up communities—Huntington Chase, Blackberry Crossing West, Saratoga Springs—produce the most fully finished lower levels, often with 9-foot pours in the later phases. In Lakewood Creek and Seasons Ridge, a finished basement frequently separates the fastest-selling listings from the rest of the block. New construction at Marquis Pointe typically delivers unfinished—buyers who want it done should price the resale alternative.
Verify the finish was permitted (village records), check for egress in any basement bedroom, and have the inspector look hard at moisture: sump, grading, and any past seepage. An unpermitted finish isn’t a dealbreaker, but it changes value and insurance conversations—we’ll flag it before you write.
Price per square foot math gets interesting here: finished basement space typically appraises below above-grade space but lives almost the same. That gap is the buyer’s opportunity—and the reason a $450K home with a finished lower level can out-live a $480K one without it.
Whether you are just starting your search or ready to schedule a showing, Kealan O’Neil is here to help you every step of the way.