Homes with a Basement for Sale in Meriden, CT

Find Meriden, CT Homes for Sale with a Basement

Meriden was a manufacturing city, and its housing was built for the workforce that supported it, which means a lot of two family houses and modest single-family homes put up between 1890 and 1940 with full basements underneath. Those basements were built as utility space, holding the boiler, the laundry and the coal bin, and many now hold a workshop or finished room. The postwar houses on the outskirts toward Southington and Berlin have poured walls with more headroom. CENTURY 21 AllPoints Realty covers central Connecticut. Compare regional inventory on the Connecticut page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of basements are in Meriden houses?

Mostly full basements under houses built between 1890 and 1940, often with stone or brick foundations, plus poured concrete walls in the postwar houses on the outskirts.

What should be inspected?

Water history and drainage, sump pump and discharge, foundation condition on older stone or brick walls, and whether any finished space was permitted and properly insulated.

Does a finished basement add to the square footage?

Usually not to the above-grade living area figure. Finished lower level space is generally reported separately, so check which number a listing is quoting.