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4 Beds
4 Baths
2,850 sqft

$795,000

3939 River Oaks Drive, Des Moines IA, 50312

Price per sqft$278.95
Built in1950
Property size2,850 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Oct 13, 2026

Updated 2 days ago

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.

$5,289/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $795,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
736302

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.5 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$12,122
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes
Pool
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No

 

Courtesy of Iowa Realty Mills Crossing, Darla Willett-Rohrssen,
Listing Contact: 515-203-6108 

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