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.
For sale
$1,585,000
635 Foster Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
6beds
4,390sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
1.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$361/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious private lotModern amenitiesMature treesLoads of green spaceWell-maintained gorgeous floor-to-ceiling glassHardwood floorsPicturesque views
- 207 days
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Listed by:
Stephanie Wright 515-223-9492,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736673
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,390
- Total interior livable area: 4,390 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 420
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Fire Pit, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Metal
Lot
- Size: 1.26 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 09004444000000
- Zoning: N1A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $361/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,196,600
- Annual tax amount: $22,516
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 208 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $1,585,000-6.2%$361/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $1,690,000-3.4%$385/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+191.9%$399/sqft |
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| 7/19/2006 | Sold | $599,500$137/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,478 +2.1% | $1,196,600 +10.8% |
| 2024 | $21,042 +0.4% | $1,080,100 |
| 2023 | $20,964 +0.8% | $1,080,100 +20.2% |
| 2022 | $20,802 +1.7% | $898,400 |
| 2021 | $20,446 -3.7% | $898,400 +8.5% |
| 2020 | $21,234 -1.8% | $827,900 |
| 2019 | $21,628 +1% | $827,900 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $21,404 | $813,300 |
| 2017 | $21,404 +20.4% | $813,300 +13% |
| 2016 | $17,784 | $719,500 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $17,784 +7.8% | $683,600 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $16,502 | $653,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $653,400 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $658,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $658,000 -1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $670,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $670,900 +7.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $626,400 +35.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $462,000 +14% |
| 2006 | -- | $405,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $405,400 +13.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $357,490 -0.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $357,950 |
| 2001 | -- | $357,950 |
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Neighborhood: Linden Heights
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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