
Land with Home for Sale in Des Moines, Iowa
465 Foster Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
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 3/4 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
- Street address
- 465 Foster Dr
- County
- Polk County
- Community
- Des Moines West
- School district
- Des Moines Independent
- Elevation
- 916 feet
Directions
South of 42nd Street, west on Foster Drive.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.831 acres
- Zoning
- N1A
- MLS #
- DMAAR 740693
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2026
- $25,357
Parcels
- 09004448001000
Legal description
LT 102 & S OF LN PAR WITH & 150F S OF N LN & EXT TO E & W LNS LT 103 LINDEN HEIGHTS
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- None
Lot
- Features
- Rectangular Lot
Exterior
- Parking
- Garage
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Pool
- Patio
- Features
- Fully Fenced, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinkler Irrigation
Structure
- Style
- Modern, Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Roof
- Shingle, Wood
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 6, Bedroom x 4
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Separate Ice Machine, Stove, Washer, Wine Cooler
- Security
- Security
- Features
- Cable TV, Eat In Kitchen, Fireplace, Separate Formal Dining Room, Wet Bar, Window Treatments, Wine Cellar
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Natural Gas | Connected |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | New listing | $2,200,000 | — | DMAAR |


































