465 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
- $1,635,000
- 4
- BD
- 6
- BA
- 5,781
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $1,635,000
- List Price
- $1,900,000
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 740693
- Year Built
- 1948
- Closing Date
- Aug 31, 2026
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Living Area
- 5,781
- Lot Size
- 79,774
- Region
- Des Moines West
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.
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Additional Information
- Street Name
- Foster Drive
- Agent Id
- 6478
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Basement
- Finished
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar
- Garage
- Yes
- Roof
- Shingle, Wood
- Zip
- 50312
- Region
- Des Moines West
- Style
- Mid-Century Modern, Ranch
- City
- Des Moines
- Acres
- 1.83
- School District
- Des Moines Independent
- Zoning
- N1A
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Listing courtesy of Iowa Realty Mills Crossing. Selling Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing.
Data courtesy of the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS