$775,000

3939 River Oaks Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

4 beds |
4 baths |
2,850 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1950
0.5acre lot
2 car garage
$272/sqft
Listed 19 days ago

Property Description

**OPEN WEDNESDAY April 1st 11-1** Perched 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.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 13, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 1, 2026 at 7:16AM
Listing Office:: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300
Listing Agent:: Darla Willett-Rohrssen : 515-203-6108
MLS ID:: 736302

General: Dining AreaSeparate/Formal Dining RoomCable TVWindow Treatments
Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Basement: Egress WindowsFinished
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodTile
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

General: Fully FencedPatioStorageStorage
Style: One and One Half Story
Other Structures: StoragePatioCoveredOpen
Pool: HeatedIn GroundIndoor
Parking: AttachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Cement SidingFrameStoneWood SidingOne and One HalfBlock

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: N3AW 50F LOT 3 & ALL LOT 2 RIVER WOODS09006151000000
Fencing: Chain LinkWoodFull

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Darla Willett-Rohrssen , Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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Location

Schools Nearby

Greenwood Elementary School

316 37th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-5

0.75 miles away

Merrill Middle School

5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 6-8

1.27 miles away

Roosevelt High School

4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 9-12

1.49 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.