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This 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 635 Foster Drive in Des Moines, IA is listed for $1,750,000 ($399 per sqft). Built in 1935, the home offers 4,390 sqft of living space on a 1.26 acres lot.
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 & 3/4 bath.
Main floor includes cozy library with hand carved woodwork, 2nd fireplace, bedroom/office with views & powder room ( 1/2 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, 3/4 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.
Key Features
- Built in 1935
- 1.26 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace
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Monthly Cost Estimate
$9,359/mo
20% down · 6.5% · 30 years
Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.
Location
635 Foster Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312
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Questions & Answers
This 6-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 635 Foster Drive is listed at $1,750,000 ($399/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $7,583 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.
Key features include: Built in 1935, 1.26 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: DiningArea, EatInKitchen, CableTv. Exterior Features: EnclosedPorch, Fence, FirePit.
This property is listed by Stephanie Wright and can be reached at (515) 223-9492 or stephanie@tiffandstephrealtors.com.

































