635 Foster Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312
6
Bed
5
Bath
4,390Sqft
1.26Acres(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 & 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. Mai
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 6Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Finished -
Flooring Information
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile -
Roofing Information
Rubber -
Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen Roof: Rubber Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Upper Level -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air
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Building Information
Year Built: 1935 Building Area Total: 4390 Construction Materials: See Remarks Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Screened Private Pool: No -
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Storage
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Lot Information
Main Square Feet: 1.263 Acres Lot Size Acres: 1.263 Lot Size Square Feet: 55020 Lot Description: Irregular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $1750000 Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 09004444000000 Annual Tax: $22516 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 99 -EX PC NW COR 187.7F ON N 244F ON S 48F ON E & 191F ON E LINE FOSTER DR- LINDEN HEIGHTS
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Parking Information
Attached, Detached, GarageGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3
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Utility Information
Cable Available -
Location Information
Direction: I-235 to 42nd St Exit. South on 42nd St to Woodlawn Dr. West on Woodlawn Dr to Foster Dr. Home is on the East side of Foster Dr. WaterSource: Public Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
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