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Off Market Aug 2024 for $3.8M

$3,565,238

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $24,252/mo

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7,013

sq ft

28 Foster Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

About this home

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!

Single-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

1.82 acresLot Size

$508Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Andrew DePhillips • RE/MAX Precision

Contact: (515) 707-1026

Bought with Peter Corkrean • MCR Group

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•Source:DMMLS #686273

Redfin Estimate

$3,565,238

$285K since sold in August 2024$54K since July

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This home's estimate is 230% higher than the average sale price ($1.08M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,700,000
A
5 beds6 baths4,267 sq ft
5225 Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD OCT 20, 2025
$1,350,000
B
6 beds4.5 baths3,952 sq ft
201 Foster Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$915,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths2,561 sq ft
344 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$687,500
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,689 sq ft
120 Glenview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
630 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$1,395,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths4,023 sq ft
630 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$435,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
4809 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

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Market trends in 50312, IA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.7%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$270K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

23 MoM

New listings for sale

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$205,000
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NEW 25 HRS AGO
$549,000
3 beds2 baths1,725 sq ft
6045 N Waterbury Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312
$250,000
4 beds1 bath1,592 sq ft
913 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$149,900
3 beds1 bath1,017 sq ft
2207 High St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$329,000
3 beds1 bath1,479 sq ft
688 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312
$205,000
2 beds1 bath824 sq ft
712 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
$245,000
3 beds2 baths1,186 sq ft
6100 Gordon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
$185,000
1 bed1.5 baths1,204 sq ft
3667 Grand Ave #2, Des Moines, IA 50312
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Sale history for 28 Foster Dr

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #686273

Aug 15, 2024

Sold

$3,850,000

$549/sq ft

Jun 17, 2024

Pending

—

May 3, 2024

Price Changed

$4,250,000

$606/sq ft

Apr 8, 2024

Price Changed

$4,395,000

$627/sq ft

Dec 5, 2023

Listed

$4,500,000

$642/sq ft

DMMLS #604224

Jun 2, 2020

Sold

$1,275,000

$182/sq ft

May 12, 2020

Pending

—

May 1, 2020

Listed

$1,400,000

$200/sq ft

+20

Set on 1.8 acres, one of the most unique homes South of Grand offers an abundance of amenities for every member of your family. The main house is comprised of formal and informal living spaces, including five bedrooms, all located on the second floor. The outdoor terrace and decks create event spaces for entertaining, as well as a place to gather for family dinners. The pool is secluded in a backyard that shares a boundary with Greenwood Park. Pool house is equipped with a full kitchen, 3/4 bathroom and laundry. The three-room carriage house offers a kitchenette and 3/4 bathroom in a space that has been used for guest stays, home office, and home gym. This historic neighborhood provides a community that is connected to Des Moines’ West Side and downtown businesses, retail, city parks and miles of bike trails.

DMMLS #577707

Mar 20, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Sep 12, 2019

Relisted

—

Sep 12, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Aug 26, 2019

Price Changed

$1,585,000

$226/sq ft

May 7, 2019

Price Changed

$1,625,000

$232/sq ft

Mar 11, 2019

Listed

$1,775,000

$253/sq ft

DMMLS #290670

Sep 14, 2007

Sold

$1,150,000

$164/sq ft

Mar 2, 2007

Listed

$1,295,000

$185/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$40,766 (+2.0%)

$270,800 + $2,647,900

$2,918,700

2024

$39,948 (−4.9%)

$241,300 + $1,789,400

$2,030,700

2023

$41,998 (+44.8%)

$241,300 + $1,789,400

$2,030,700

2022

$29,014 (−7.7%)

$208,900 + $1,573,100

$1,782,000

2021

$31,434 (−16.9%)

$208,900 + $1,031,600

$1,240,500

2020

$37,804 (+18.2%)

$208,900 + $1,031,600

$1,240,500

2019

$31,974 (+1.0%)

$192,000 + $1,067,700

$1,259,700

2018

$31,650 (+3.1%)

$192,000 + $1,266,200

$1,458,200

2017

$30,704 (+6.1%)

$184,800 + $1,004,900

$1,189,700

2016

$28,946 (+6.3%)

$161,300 + $973,900

$1,135,200

2013

$27,228

$154,400 + $935,000

$1,089,400

Tax history for 28 Foster Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$40,766 (+2.0%)

$270,800 + $2,647,900

$2,918,700

2024

$39,948 (−4.9%)

$241,300 + $1,789,400

$2,030,700

2023

$41,998 (+44.8%)

$241,300 + $1,789,400

$2,030,700

2022

$29,014 (−7.7%)

$208,900 + $1,573,100

$1,782,000

2021

$31,434 (−16.9%)

$208,900 + $1,031,600

$1,240,500

2020

$37,804 (+18.2%)

$208,900 + $1,031,600

$1,240,500

2019

$31,974 (+1.0%)

$192,000 + $1,067,700

$1,259,700

2018

$31,650 (+3.1%)

$192,000 + $1,266,200

$1,458,200

2017

$30,704 (+6.1%)

$184,800 + $1,004,900

$1,189,700

2016

$28,946 (+6.3%)

$161,300 + $973,900

$1,135,200

2013

$27,228

$154,400 + $935,000

$1,089,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

200 ft.

Lot depth

396 ft.

Lot size

1.82 Acres

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

7,013

Year built

1918

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

09004340000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level, Upper Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Features: Gas, Vented, Wood Burning

Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Separate Ice Machine, Wine Cooler, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Wet Bar, Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Tile
Construction Details: Brick, Stucco

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Play Structure, Patio, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
Other Structures: Storage
Security Features: Security System, Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Metal, Full

Pool and Spa Information
Pool Features: Heated, In Ground

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.818
Lot Size Acres: 1.818
Lot Size Dimensions: 200X396
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N1A

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 600
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $40,584

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,013
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Polk County
APN: 09004340000000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Greenwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Callanan Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

2/10

Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Des Moines, IA • 50312

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.39M – $4.10M

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Home values near 28 Foster Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4126 Sq. Ft.	$1,365,897
200 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4833 Sq. Ft.	$1,174,172

Address	Redfin Estimate
110 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4098 Sq. Ft.	$1,281,748
104 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4487 Sq. Ft.	$1,336,852

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3847 Sq. Ft.	$1,141,489
122 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3228 Sq. Ft.	$989,218

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