635 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
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635 Foster Drive,Des Moines, IA 50312
$1,585,000
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,390 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: stephanie wright
Office: re/max precision
MLS#:736673
Source:IA_DMAAR
Price summary
- Price:$1,585,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$361.05
About this home
Rare find. International/Moderne architectural gem that was The Des Moines Register front page news in 1935. Spacious private lot, mature trees, picturesque views. Well-maintained gorgeous floor-to-ceiling glass, hardwood floors, modern amenities. Enter a glass door to a long foyer with views & storage or welcome guests to a central foyer. Grand living room features curved wall of glass, fireplace, 2 seating areas & dining area. Sunshine glasswall breakfast area with heated floor opens to a beautiful enclosed screen porch. Commercial kitchen has large SubZero fridge/freezer, dual wall ovens, gas cooktop, commercial vent & ¾ bath. Main floor includes cozy library with hand carved woodwork, 2nd fireplace, bedroom/office with views & powder room (½ bath). 2nd story features five bedrooms. Main stairwell leads to a large landing. Primary suite boasts office, dressing area, bedroom overlooking backyard, walkout private glass balustrade terrace.En-suite has marble heated-tile floor, double shower, tub, dual floating vanity, floating toilet. 2nd floor also has 3 spacious bedrooms with views, ¾ bath, laundry room. A glass-walled back stairwell leads to guest wing large 6th bedroom with sunrise/sunset views, 3/4 bath. Basement features rec/game room, storage & 2nd laundry room. Backyard has excellent potential for pool/poolhouse & charming barn that could become an art studio.Other features: tri-zone HVAC, large water heater, 2nd detached garage, electric shades, loads of green space....
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Home facts
- Year built:1935
- Listing ID #:736673
- Added:190 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 27, 2026 at 03:02 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:6
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Dining Description:Dining Area
- Kitchen Description:Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Finished
- Living area:4,390 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Rubber
- Year built:1935
- Building area:4,390 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.26 Acres
- Lot Features:Irregular Lot
- Architectural Style:Contemporary, Two Story
- Exterior Features:Enclosed Porch, Fire Pit, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Foundation Description:Block
- Levels:2 Story
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,585,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$361.05
- Tax amount:$22,516
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Upper Level, Washer
- Amenities:Security System, Smoke Detectors, Storage, Window Treatments
Parking
- Parking description:Attached, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:3
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