465 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
465 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
465 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
465 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
465 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
465 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
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$1,635,000

$1,900,000

13.9%
Est.Price: ?

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Est. payment /mo

4 Beds

6 Baths

5,781 SqFt


SOLD DATE : 08/31/2026

Key Details

Sold Price $1,635,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Residential

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,781 sqft

Price per Sqft $282

MLS Listing ID 740693

Sold Date 08/31/26

Style Mid-Century Modern,Ranch

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 2

Three Quarter Bath 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1948

Annual Tax Amount $25,357

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 1.831 Acres

Acres 1.831

Property Sub-Type Residential

Property Description

Foster Drive Mid Century Modern ranch sitting on 1.8 acres w/ privacy from the street & 5,781 sqft of living space. Landscaping designed by Douglas Hoerr of Hoerr Schaudt firm based in Chicago, w/ a 30 yr history of creating national & internationally recognized gardens. Architecture of this home encircles a gunite pool w/ limestone deck that creates a protected microclimate, where sunlight & shelter come together. Natural light & expansive open living spaces define the interior of this ranch. Designed w/ oversized windows, stone, & hardwood flooring, this home creates a connection between the indoors & surrounding landscape. There are 5 fireplaces—wood-burning & gas—that feature a mix of natural stone & marble mantels. Kitchen has newly updated appliances, an island w/ counter-height seating, double Sub-Zero refrigerators, walk-in pantry, & bar w/ ice maker. Primary suite has a fireplace, walk-in closet, & en suite bath. Each bedroom includes an en suite or Jack-&-Jill bathroom. Outdoor living features space for entertaining, outdoor dining & pool side lounging. Oversized 3-car attached garage provides ample space for storage. Mechanical systems include 4 HVAC, 2 air conditioning units & generator. Recent updates; new roof, new concrete driveway, new ¾ bath adjacent to the pool. The 8.5-foot-deep chlorine pool is maintained by Elite Pools. Thoughtfully maintained, all mechanical systems, plumbing, roof & electrical have been inspected & updated within the last 12 months.

Location

State IA

County Polk

Area Des Moines West

Zoning N1A

Rooms

Basement Finished

Main Level Bedrooms 4

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Cable TV, Wine Cellar, Window Treatments

Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 5

Fireplaces Type Gas Log, Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Separate Ice Machine, Stove, Washer

Laundry Main Level

Exterior

Exterior Feature Sprinkler/Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio

Parking Features Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage

Garage Spaces 3.0

Garage Description 3.0

Fence Wood

Pool Heated, In Ground

Roof Type Shingle,Wood

Porch Open, Patio

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Rectangular Lot

Foundation Brick/Mortar

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Schools

School District Des Moines Independent

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 09004448001000

Monthly Total Fees $2, 113

Security Features Security System,Fire Alarm,Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Financing Conventional

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Bought with Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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