3939 River Oaks Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate
Listed by: darla willett-rohrssen
Office: iowa realty mills crossing
MLS#:736302
Source:IA_DMAAR
Price summary
- Price:$795,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$278.95
About this home
UPDATED + BACK ON MARKET 10/13! Set on a scenic ½-acre bluff overlooking the Raccoon River, 3939 River Oaks —locally known as the “South of Grand Lighthouse Home”—offers a joyful blend of nature, comfort + thoughtful modern updates. Built in 1950, the home has been beautifully redesigned to create a private retreat w/spacious living + unforgettable views. Inside, you’ll find 4BR/4BA: a main-floor primary w/spa-bath /oversized steam shower, an adtl ensuite in the LL + two charming upstairs BRs w/unique vaulted ceilings. Expansive windows fill the home w/light + frame the park-like yard + treetop surroundings. Flex spaces throughout the home easily adapt as a workshop, gym, or home office. At the heart of the property, a true wellness escape: a heated indoor pool, complete w/adjoining sunroom/breakfast nook. The pool area has been extensively updated, including new plaster, code-compliant drains, a Rheem natural gas heater + vibrant LED pool lighting. Recent mechanical improvements provide peace of mind: a brand-new HVAC system, updated electrical safety improvements w/added GFCI protection, radon mitigation, reverse osmosis + FloLogic smart water leak protection. A 22kW Generac whole-home generator w/EMP shield ensures uninterrupted comfort. W/a fenced yard, security system + location surrounded by historic charm + natural beauty, this one-of-a-kind property feels like a getaway—where daily swims are a happy new addition to your lifestyle … + offered here year-round....
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Home facts
- Year built:1950
- Listing ID #:736302
- Added:228 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 28, 2026 at 03:34 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Dining Description:Dining Area, Separate Formal Dining Room
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Egress Windows, Finished
- Living area:2,850 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
- Year built:1950
- Building area:2,850 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.5 Acres
- Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
- Construction Materials:Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Covered, Open, Patio
- Foundation Description:Block
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$795,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$278.95
- Tax amount:$12,122 (2026)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Security System, Smoke Detectors, Storage, Window Treatments
- Pool features:Heated, In Ground, Indoor
Parking
- Parking description:Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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