This classic colonial home on one of Des Moines most iconic streets feels like it was taken right out of Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Steeped in history yet meticulously updated for contemporary living, this home seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern convenience.
The open kitchen is a cook's dream with a Wolf Dual Fuel 4-burner stove with an infrared grill and griddle, custom cabinets, Sub-Zero paneled refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and a large, honed quartz island. There is also a prep sink with reverse osmosis water system. Beautiful wood beams and stunning wood floors exude warmth and character, while French doors beckon to a private backyard oasis. Here, a captivating in-ground heated pool, complete with a salt water system and automatic-locking cover, awaits, offering an idyllic retreat.
A custom mudroom - with a sliding wood ladder to reach upper storage and a Viking fridge - connects the kitchen to the attached 3-car garage with an electric car charger. The main floor welcomes you with a formal dining room, living room, and a versatile porch/office, while a powder room adds convenience. Step onto the screened-in porch, adorned with a custom swing, offering a serene spot for relaxation or to watch swimmers. The 2nd floor has a washer/dryer, four bedrooms, including the primary ensuite bedroom with two walk-in closets, soaking tub, and double vanity sink. The almost half-acre lot is surrounded by majestic oaks with a fire pit in the back.
Sold for $1,375,000 on 06/20/24
$1,375,000
201 Foster Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
6beds
3,970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
0.57 Acres Lot
$1,390,800 Zestimate®
$346/sqft
$5,026 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 20, 2024 at 11:53am
Listed by:
Martha Miller Johnson (515)480-1583,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
RICK WANAMAKER
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 695529
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,970
- Total interior livable area: 3,970 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Fire Pit, Patio
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 250
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09004456000000
- Zoning: N1A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Three Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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