What can the basement at 2023 Dakota Trail become?
2023 Dakota Trail has a full, unfinished 1,020-square-foot basement with egress windows and a bath that is already plumbed, so it can become a rec room, home gym, office or guest space whenever you are ready. Above it is a new Cornerstone Construction two-story in Jones Crossing with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2,563 finished square feet, with completion expected in December 2026.
By Jason Veenstra, REALTOR® | Veenstra Team brokered by eXp Realty | November 11, 2026
Maybe you are buying for the life you have now, but you can already see what's coming. More hobbies, more guests, a home office that has to move out of the kitchen, or just a place for the noise to go. You want a home that can grow without a move.
That's what the basement at 2023 Dakota Trail is for. The two floors above it are already laid out for everyday life, and the full lower level gives you a whole third floor to plan on your own timeline.
Out back at 2023 Dakota Trail: a wide lawn, a deck off the sliding door, and mature trees, with a full basement below for room to grow.
Three levels, each with its own job
This is where a two-story really shines. All four bedrooms are upstairs, including a large bonus room that serves as the fourth bedroom. The main floor is for cooking, eating and gathering, with the laundry right there too. That leaves the basement free to be the loud, fun or flexible level of the house.
Once it's finished, movie night, a workout or a band practice in the basement is two floors away from anyone sleeping upstairs. Overnight guests could have a level of their own. It's a layout that keeps everyone's space separate without adding square footage to the main floors.
What's already in place downstairs
The basement is a full 1,020 square feet, matching the footprint of the main floor. It has egress windows and a plumbed bath, and the construction photos show the exterior walls already insulated. Those are the pieces that make a future finish simpler. Here are a few ways I can picture it coming together:
Rec or media room for movies, games and big gatherings
Home gym with room for equipment and a mat
Office or hobby space away from the main floor
Guest suite with its own bath, using the plumbing that is already there
Use it for storage now, finish it later
You don't have to decide on day one. Plenty of people move in, use the basement for storage and seasonal gear for a while, and finish it once they know exactly how they want to live. Add the attached, drywalled three-stall garage, and there is room for bikes, tools, the lawn equipment and the holiday bins without crowding the main floor.
If you're still learning how new construction works, my new construction guide and How Can You Pay for a New-Construction Home in Southwest Michigan? are good places to start.
The rest of 2023 Dakota Trail
Upstairs, the owner's suite has a walk-in closet and a tiled shower, with two full baths on that level and a half bath on the main floor. The finishes are fresh: light grey cabinetry, black hardware and waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring. The range, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave are included, and the home has forced-air heat and central air.
Jones Crossing sits in Rutland Charter Township just outside Hastings, and residents share access to the association's 25-acre private wildlife preserve along the Thornapple River. Dues are $150 a year. For a first look, read Now Listed: A New 4-Bedroom Two-Story at 2023 Dakota Trail, and to compare it with the ranch down the street, read Two-Story or Ranch? Comparing 2023 and 2029 Dakota Trail. You can learn more about the builder at Cornerstone Construction and on my Cornerstone page.
A Friday night on three levels
Picture a Friday a couple of years from now. Upstairs is quiet. In the kitchen, someone is cleaning up after pizza. Downstairs, the finished basement is full of friends watching the game on a big screen, and the guest room down the hall is made up for the weekend. Nobody is in anybody's way, and you didn't have to move to get there.
Thinking ahead? Let's talk now
You don't need to have every decision made before you call. Whether you're wondering about your timing, selling your current home first, or how you'd eventually use that basement, the thinking stage is the best time to reach out. I'll help you sort out which decisions come first. Call or text (269) 350-5514, email sold@veenstrateam.com, or book a 15-minute call.
Your 3-step plan
Reach out. Tell me what you need now and what you see coming. Call or text (269) 350-5514, email sold@veenstrateam.com, or book a 15-minute call.
Tour 2023 Dakota Trail. Walk all three levels, including the basement, and picture how you would use each one.
Plan your move. Line up financing and timing so you're ready when the home is complete, expected in December 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the basement at 2023 Dakota Trail?
It is a full, unfinished basement with 1,020 square feet.
Does the basement at 2023 Dakota Trail have egress windows?
Yes. The basement has egress windows and a plumbed bath for future plans.
Where are the bedrooms at 2023 Dakota Trail?
All four bedrooms are on the upper level, including a large bonus room that serves as the fourth bedroom. Laundry is on the main floor.
When will 2023 Dakota Trail be finished?
Completion is expected in December 2026.
How do I schedule a showing of 2023 Dakota Trail?
Reach out to the Veenstra Team: call or text (269) 350-5514, email sold@veenstrateam.com, or book a 15-minute call.
Want to see the basement and picture what it could be? I would be glad to walk it with you.
Schedule a 15-minute conversation, call or text me at (269) 350-5514, or email sold@veenstrateam.com.
About Jason Veenstra
Jason Veenstra is a REALTOR® with the Veenstra Team, brokered by eXp Realty, serving buyers and sellers across Greater Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan. Licensed since approximately 2010, Jason brings extensive local market experience and a family real estate tradition dating to the 1980s. He helps clients navigate existing-home purchases and sales, relocation, and new construction.
Reach Jason and the Veenstra Team: call or text (269) 350-5514, email sold@veenstrateam.com, or book a 15-minute call.
