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768 Foster Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50312

$1,085,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

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5 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths, 1 Partial
3,880 SqFt
$280/SqFt
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768 Foster Dr, Des Moines$1,085,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingAttached, Garage, Three Car Garage
Attached Garage3 spaces
Year Built1989
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceWood Burning, Fireplace Screen
MLS #687791
Lot Size0.51 Acres
StatusActive

About 768 Foster Dr

This stunning 1.5 story walk-out is nestled on a .51 acre lot backing to timber in Des Moines' esteemed & historic South of Grand neighborhood. A two-story entry, abundant windows & pristine hardwood floors welcome you to this 5,000+ finished sq ft beauty. The open floor plan features a spacious great room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, built-ins & slider access to the first of two decks off the main level. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a large center island, granite counters, double wall oven & beverage nook with prep sink. Open to the kitchen is an eat-in dining area & 2nd living space with picturesque views & slider access to 2nd deck. Relax in the sprawling owner's suite with a dual vanity, jetted tub, tile shower & large walk-in closet. A formal dining room, half bath, gym/flex space, laundry room with sink & drop zone complete the main level. Upstairs the 2nd level offers two generous bedrooms each with their own ensuite bathrooms. The lower level is perfect for family hang outs & entertaining with a large family room, 2nd fireplace, wet bar with beverage fridge, walkout access to the covered patio, 4th & 5th bedrooms, a full bathroom & wine cellar. Enjoy plentiful storage space with a storage room, many closets & the 3 car garage with epoxy flooring. The curb appeal is evident from the street with professional, mature landscaping surrounding the home, including a lovely stone patio among the two decks & separate covered patio!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: One and One Half Story, Traditional
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Living Area: 3,880 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 707-1026
  • Listing Agent: Andrew DePhillips

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Wet Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Cable TV, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Fence, Patio

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, Three Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.51 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roosevelt High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Callanan Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Greenwood Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Take 42nd St South of Grand to Foster. Turn right on Foster follow South to end. Property is on the corner of Foster and Glenview Dr.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,085,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $280/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $18,874
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$207.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$184

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

235

768 Foster Dr vs Des Moines

103 DAYS ON ROCKET

+60 Days

$1,085,000

+$877.3K More

$280/SqFt

+$96 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $877.3K more than the Median Sold Price and $96/SqFt more than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #687791

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 707-1026
  • Listing Agent: Andrew DePhillips

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Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 4/28/2024, 6:25:16 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$18,874$789,100
2020$18,874$728,000
2019$19,516$728,000
2018$19,516$733,600
2017$17,442$733,600

History based on county public records data.

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$5,483

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$3,319

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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5
/10

  • Greenwood Elementary School

  • 316 37th St

  • 0.89 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Callanan Middle School

  • 3010 Center St

  • 1.64 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 2.96 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 6.93 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Roosevelt High School

  • 4419 Center St

  • 1.49 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $83,056. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 768 Foster Dr

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 768 Foster Dr property is $1,085,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 768 Foster Dr is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 768 Foster Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 768 Foster Dr are:
Greenwood Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Callanan Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Roosevelt High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $18,874 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 768 Foster Dr has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 768 Foster Dr is 3,880 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 768 Foster Dr is 1989.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50312›768 Foster Dr

This home is located at 768 Foster Dr in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Linden Heights neighborhood. This 3,880 square foot home, which was built in 1989, sits on a 0.51 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,085,000.

While more than 55 listings in Des Moines, IA in March 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 59 listings sold at asking price, and more than 121 were sold below. In March 2024 in Des Moines, IA there were 8.5% more homes for sale than in February 2024. Listings spent 43 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $207,620 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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