3939 River Oaks Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Innovations
Listed by: darla willett-rohrssen
Office: iowa realty mills crossing
MLS#:727569
Source:IA_DMAAR
Price summary
- Price:$795,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$278.95
About this home
As seen in The Des Moines Register Sunday Feature on Nov 16: 3939 River Oaks Drive. Discover life w/a wellness spa right inside your home. Steam showers, laps in the pool, floating sound baths, quiet location, leisurely walks in a historic neighborhood, room to spread out + gather w/friends. All available right here! Improve your physical + emotional health just by living in this retreat-type environment. Built in 1950, home has been redesigned adding a heated indoor pool, adjoining sunroom, complete kitchen remodel, oversized southern exposure driveway + a great room nestled among the tree-tops. Property offers spacious living w/4 bedrooms & 4 baths; one en suite on the main floor and one en suite downstairs. 2 bedrooms up with a full bath. Flex rooms include a work-shop/gym/office. Oversized windows showcase the park-like yard & scenic streets below... and of course the pool for the ultimate year-round escape. Everyday feels like you are on holiday here. Other notable bits: new HVAC system, reverse osmosis, radon mitigation, updated/resurfaced pool (including complete drain system to code/heater/light) + Flo Logic provides intelligent water leak control. A whole home 22 kw Generic generator runs all your house needs in a pinch (including AC). Generator includes an EMP shield to protect from lightning strikes + solar flares. Extensive home security system. 1/2 acre bluff overlooks the Raccoon River. Get your winter started right in this perfect South of Grand getaway.
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Home facts
- Year built:1950
- Listing ID #:727569
- Added:45 day(s) ago
- Updated:November 17, 2025 at 04:43 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:2,850 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
- Year built:1950
- Building area:2,850 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.5 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$795,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$278.95
- Tax amount:$12,101 (2026)
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