# 635 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

> **TL;DR:** 6bd/5ba single family, $1,750,000 ($399/sqft), built 1935, 4,390 sqft.
> Fireplace, Hardwood, A/C. Est. $7,583/mo. Listed 21 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $1,750,000 |
| Price/sqft | $399 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 4,390 |
| Year Built | 1935 |
| Lot Size | 55,016 sqft (1.26 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 21 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $7,583 |
| **Total** | **$7,583** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1935
- 1.26 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent 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 & 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 635 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.571007, -93.679484
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.571007,-93.679484

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Stephanie Wright
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Precision
- **Phone:** (515) 223-9492
- **Email:** stephanie@tiffandstephrealtors.com

## Primary Photo

![635 Foster Drive - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/2f23523debe5836474e769c843abce79l-f3370223763r.jpg)

*33 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/635-foster-drive-des-moines-ia-50312-a736673)*

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**MLS#:** 736673 | **Updated:** 2026-04-26
**Source:** listhub

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