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6 Beds
5 Baths
4,390 sqft

$1,585,000

635 Foster Drive, Des Moines IA, 50312

Price per sqft$361.05
Built in1935
Property size4,390 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Mar 20, 2026

Updated 3 days ago

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.

$10,545/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $1,585,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
736673

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
1.26 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$22,516
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No

 

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Listing Contact: (515) 223-9492 

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