$1,585,000

635 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

  • 6 beds |
  • 5 baths |
  • 4,390 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1935
  • Property Lot Size Icon1.26acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 3 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $361/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 4 months ago

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
March 20, 2026
Data Last Updated:
July 26, 2026 at 7:19AM
Listing Office:
RE/MAX Precision : (515) 223-9492
Listing Agent:
Stephanie Wright : (515) 223-9492
MLS ID:
736673
  • General: Dining AreaEat-in KitchenCable TVWindow Treatments
  • Appliances: Built-In OvenCooktopDryerDishwasherFreezerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
  • Laundry: Upper Level
  • Basement: Finished
  • Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirGasHeat PumpNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplace ScreenFireplaceFireplaces: 2
  • General: Enclosed PorchFire PitPatioStorageStorage
  • Style: ContemporaryTwo Story
  • Other Structures: StoragePorchScreenedPatioOpen
  • Parking: AttachedDetachedGarageOne Car GarageTwo Car Garage
  • Roofing: Rubber
  • General: See Remarks2Block
  • Road/Access: Concrete
  • Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
  • School District: Des Moines Independent
  • County: Polk
  • Zoning: N1ALOT 99 -EX PC NW COR 187.7F ON N 244F ON S 48F ON E & 191F ON E LINE FOSTER DR- LINDEN HEIGHTS09004444000000
  • Fencing: Metal
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Stephanie Wright , RE/MAX Precision

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