$1,900,000

465 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

  • 4 beds |
  • 6 baths |
  • 5,781 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1948
  • Property Lot Size Icon1.83acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 3 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $329/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 2 months ago

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.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
May 12, 2026
Data Last Updated:
July 26, 2026 at 7:19AM
Listing Office:
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300
Listing Agent:
Sara Gaskell : 515-350-4799
MLS ID:
740693
  • General: Wet BarSeparate/Formal Dining RoomEat-in KitchenFireplaceCable TVWine CellarWindow Treatments
  • Appliances: DryerDishwasherFreezerMicrowaveRefrigeratorSeparate Ice MachineStoveWasher
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Basement: Finished
  • Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: Gas LogWood BurningFireplace ScreenFireplaceFireplaces: 5
  • General: Sprinkler/IrrigationOutdoor KitchenPatio
  • Style: Mid-Century ModernRanch
  • Other Structures: PatioOpen
  • Pool: HeatedIn Ground
  • Parking: AttachedGarageThree Car Garage
  • Roofing: ShingleWood
  • General: BrickStone1Brick/Mortar
  • Road/Access: Asphalt
  • Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
  • School District: Des Moines Independent
  • County: Polk
  • Zoning: N1ALT 102 & S OF LN PAR WITH & 150F S OF N LN & EXT TO E & W LNS LT 103 LINDEN HEIGHTS09004448001000
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Sara Gaskell , Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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