3939 River Oaks Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

Des Moines
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3939 River Oaks Drive,Des Moines, IA 50312
$795,000
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  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,850 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1950
  • Listing ID #:736302
  • Added:221 day(s) ago
  • Updated:October 21, 2026 at 03:49 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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