28 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

$4,250,000 Asking Price

5 beds
7 baths
7,013  sqft
Built in 1918

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!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Wet Bar,Central Vacuum,Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Fireplace,Window Treatments
Appliances:
Built-In Oven,Cooktop,Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Separate Ice Machine,Wine Cooler,Washer
Laundry:
Main Level,Upper Level
Basement:
Finished
Flooring:
Hardwood,Tile
A/C:
true, Geothermal
Heating:
true, Geothermal,Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Gas,Vented,Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 3

Exterior

General:
Deck,Enclosed Porch,Fully Fenced,Fire Pit,Sprinkler/Irrigation,Play Structure,Patio,Storage, Storage
Style:
Two Story
Other Structures:
Storage
Pool:
Heated,In Ground
Parking:
Attached,Garage,Three Car Garage

Construction

Roofing:
Tile
General:
Brick,Stucco, 2, Brick/Mortar

Location

Road/Access:
Concrete
Originating MLS:
DMAAR
School District:
Des Moines Independent
County:
Polk

Lot

Zoning:
N1A, LOTS 17 & 18 LINDEN HEIGHTS, 09004340000000
Fencing:
Metal,Full

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
DMAAR

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Precision, Andrew DePhillips

About Des Moines, IA

Housing

Number of Units
99,985
Median Home Value
$151,586
Median Rent
$791

40.41% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.36% are vacant.

Commute

Car
75.18%
Public Transportation
1.57%
Walk to Work
2.32%
Work from Home
19.95%
Other
0.57%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
223,303
Median Age
35.20
Median Household Size
2.59

Education

High School
28.82%
Associate’s Degree
8.43%
Bachelor’s Degree
20.24%
Graduate Degree
8.07%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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