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$1,750,000
47 Days On Site

635 Foster Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
6
Beds
5
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
3
Partial Baths
4,390
SqFt
$399
/SqFt
1935
Built
County:
Polk
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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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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,750,000
Days On Site 
47 Days
Bedrooms 
6
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,390 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
3
Lot Size 
1.263 Acres
Year Built 
1935
MLS® Number 
736673
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$22,516
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 months agoListing first seen on site
2 months agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
1.263
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Block
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Levels 
Two
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
AttachedDetachedGarage
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security SystemSmoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Below 
420
SqFt Total 
4390
Style 
Contemporary, Two Story
Utilities 
Cable Available
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
N1A
Interior Features
Appliances 
OvenCooktopDryerDishwasherFreezerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Basement 
Finished
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Wood Burning
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
CarpetHardwoodTile
Heating 
Natural GasForced AirHeat Pump
Interior 
Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry Features 
Upper Level
Main Level Bedrooms 
1
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
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Exterior 
Fire PitStorage
Fencing 
Partial
Lot Features 
Irregular Lot
Other Structures 
Storage
Patio And Porch 
PorchPatioScreened
Roof 
Rubber
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalVA Loan
MLS Area 
Des Moines West
Roads 
Concrete
School District 
Des Moines Independent
Schools
School District
Des Moines Independent
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Precision



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Last checked: 2026-05-07 09:34 AM UTC

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