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Des Moines, IA 50312
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Bed 6

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Bath 5

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SqFt4,390

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Acres1.26

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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 n 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.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,585,000

AD Id : 76306804

MLS Id : 736673

Beds : 6

Lot Size : 1.26 Acres

Living Area Size : 4,390

Tax Amount : 22516.00

Year Built : 1935

Garage : 3

County : Polk

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 6

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

    Room 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

  • 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

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 1.263 Acres Lot Size Acres: 1.263 Lot Size Square Feet: 55020 Lot Description: Irregular Lot

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1585000 Original Price: $1750000 Cash, Conventional, VA Loan

  • 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

  • Parking Information

    Attached, Detached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3

  • 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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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/13/2026 @ 03:31

MLS: 736673 LISTED BY: Stephanie Wright, RE/MAX Precision 515-223-9492 SOURCE: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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