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
3939 River Oaks Drive, locally known as The South of Grand Lighthouse Home, sits on a ½ acre bluff overlooking the Raccoon River + Water Works Park. Originally built in 1950, home has been redesigned adding a heated indoor pool, an adjoining sunroom/breakfast nook, complete kitchen remodel, full-size garage addition & a great room nestled among the tree-tops. Property offers spacious living w/ 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms; one ensuite in the basement, a primary on the main floor with a spa bathroom & 2 bedrooms upstairs with full updated bath and unique ceiling vaults. Flex rooms in the home include a work-shop/gym/office. Oversized windows throughout showcase/overlook the park-like yard & scenic streets below... and of course a heated indoor pool for the ultimate year-round indulgences. Everyday feels like you are on holiday here. Other notable bits: brand new HVAC system, reverse osmosis added, updated/resurfaced pool (including complete drain system to code/heater/light) & a Flo Logic system provides intelligent water leak control. If a leak is detected anywhere inside, the system automatically shuts down water. A whole home 22 kw Generic generator has been installed to run all your house needs in a pinch (including AC). Generator includes an EMP shield to protect from lightning strikes, solar flares or electromagnetic pulses. Extensive home security system, fenced in yard & shed with electricity. A one-of-a-kind find. Offered at $795,000.
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Home facts
- Year built:1950
- Listing ID #:727569
- Added:3 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 06, 2025 at 03:24 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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