House Plans with Walkout Basement

Building on a hill? A house plan with walkout basement could be your best bet.

Walkout basement house plans make the most of sloping lots and create unique indoor/outdoor space. Walkout basement house plans also come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Whether you're looking for Craftsman house plans with walkout basement, contemporary house plans with walkout basement, sprawling ranch house plans with walkout basement (yes, a ranch plan can feature a basement!), or something else entirely, you're sure to find a design that pleases you in the collection below.

Sloping lots are a fact of life in many parts of the country. Making the best use of the buildable space requires home plans that accommodate the slope — and walkout basement house plans are one of the best ways to do just that. This collection of house plans with walkout basement displays a variety of home styles and layouts, all of which allow for access to the backyard via the basement. If your chosen lot slopes toward the rear, look here for plans that turn a potential building roadblock into an amenity that opens your home to the outdoors. If you're planning to build in a cold climate, house plans with walkout basements can benefit from special foundations like Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF).