said by SandShark5:Does the basement have a walk-out exposed to grade?
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A: Usually below grade space will not be counted in the square footage as long as the walk-out is below grade or non-existant. Finished basements with walk-outs will definitely add value versus a basement without a walk-out however.
Only basements with a walk-out exposed to grade level on one side can be included in a home’s square footage. Consider this when calculating your comp values but remember the home’s value will certainly be increased by the additional living space regardless of the walk-out.
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www.realtor.com/blogs/20 ··· -a-home/ I'll go better than that... I'm built into the side of a hill and two of the four basement walls are out of the ground and have oversize windows. The in-law bedroom has a full size window, there is a giant picture window in the in-law living room, a 3' door with convertible glass storm, and a window over the kitchen sink.
I argued my case using your logic... and lost. Square footage was not counted.
