Own a piece of Des Moines history on one of the city’s most exquisite streets! Built in 1918 & fully renovated in 2022 by MainBuilt Custom Homes, this stately 3 story South of Grand home sits among picturesque Oaks on a nearly 2 acre park-like lot backing to Greenwood Park. Extensive landscaping along w brick colonial sophistication welcomes you home. A stunning open floor plan is highlighted by elegant HW flooring & luxury selections. A spacious living room w marble FP opens to a chef's kitchen boasting cabinetry w accent lighting, 2 islands w porcelain counters, 48” Thermador range & appliances w 2 dishwashers, 2 ovens, 3 sinks & formal dining area. An office w FP & built-ins, bonus playroom/den, mudroom w dog wash are just some extras. The 2nd lvl has sprawling owner’s suite w custom walk-in closet, spa-like bath w marble vanities, heated tile, enclosed soaker tub & dual shower heads. A 2nd living space w wet bar & built-ins, 4 addtl bdrms (2 w ensuite ¾ baths, 2 share Jack/Jill full bath) also on 2nd lvl. A gym area w 3/4 bath & cedar storage on 3rd level. The LL has 3rd FP, living/rec area & abundant storage. Outside enjoy a lovely covered deck w phantom screens overlooking the exquisite courtyard patio, 20x40 pool & 672 sqft pool house w kitchen, bath & laundry, tree house, swing set & garden shed. The 3 car garage has renovated 744 sqft living quarters above w kitchenette, bath & bdrm. No detail spared w 13 zone HVAC, Lutron lighting, Control 4 home automation & more!
Sold for $3,850,000 on 08/15/24
$3,850,000
28 Foster Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
5beds
7,013sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
1.82 Acres Lot
$3,867,900 Zestimate®
$549/sqft
$6,839 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 16, 2024 at 12:38pm
Listed by:
Andrew DePhillips (515)707-1026,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Peter Corkrean
MCR Group
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 686273
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Separate Ice Machine, Wine Cooler, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,013
- Total interior livable area: 7,013 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Play Structure, Patio, Storage
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Metal,Full
Lot
- Size: 1.82 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 396
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 09004340000000
- Zoning: N1A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability
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