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.
For sale
$2,200,000
465 Foster Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
4beds
5,781sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
1.83 Acres Lot
$2,027,100 Zestimate®
$381/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood flooringWalk-in pantryOversized windowsDouble sub-zero refrigeratorsNew roof
- 57 days |
- 2,037 |
- 65 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sara Gaskell 515-350-4799,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740693
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Separate Ice Machine, Stove, Wine Cooler, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Cable TV, Wine Cellar, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,781
- Total interior livable area: 5,781 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 611
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 1.83 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09004448001000
- Zoning: N1A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle,Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $381/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,347,600
- Annual tax amount: $25,357
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 220 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$2,027,100
$1.93M - $2.13M
$2,845/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000$381/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #740693 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,494 +2% | $1,347,600 +10.4% |
| 2024 | $24,002 +0.2% | $1,220,100 |
| 2023 | $23,956 +0.8% | $1,220,100 +20% |
| 2022 | $23,774 +1.4% | $1,016,500 |
| 2021 | $23,440 -3.7% | $1,016,500 +8.2% |
| 2020 | $24,352 -2.1% | $939,300 |
| 2019 | $24,868 +1% | $939,300 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $24,616 | $925,300 |
| 2017 | $24,616 +8.1% | $925,300 +7% |
| 2016 | $22,780 | $864,500 |
| 2015 | $22,780 +7.2% | $864,500 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $21,256 | $830,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $830,100 -1% |
| 2012 | -- | $838,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $838,200 -11.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $944,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $944,100 +1% |
| 2008 | -- | $935,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $935,100 +14.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $813,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $813,700 +14.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $710,050 +1.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $700,180 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Linden Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50312
- Linden Heights
- 465 Foster Dr
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