635 Foster Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

• 6 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 4,390 sqft

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:

April 5, 2026 at 7:18PM

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Precision : (515) 223-9492

Listing Agent:

Stephanie Wright : (515) 223-9492

MLS ID:

736673

Interior

• 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

Exterior

• General: Enclosed PorchFenceFire PitPatioStorageStorage
• Style: ContemporaryTwo Story
• Other Structures: StoragePorchScreenedPatioOpen
• Parking: AttachedDetachedGarageOne Car GarageTwo Car Garage

Construction

• Roofing: Rubber
• General: See Remarks2Block

Location

• Road/Access: Concrete
• Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
• School District: Des Moines Independent
• County: Polk

Lot

• 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: MetalPartial

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: DMAAR_DM