# 3939 River Oaks Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/4ba single family, $775,000 ($272/sqft), built 1950, 2,850 sqft.
> Hardwood, A/C. Est. $3,358/mo. Listed 28 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $775,000 |
| Price/sqft | $272 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 2,850 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Lot Size | 21,824 sqft (0.50 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 28 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $3,358 |
| **Total** | **$3,358** |

## Key Amenities

- Hardwood
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1950
- 0.50 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
Perched on a scenic 1/2-acre bluff overlooking the Raccoon River, 3939 River Oaks -locally known as the "South of Grand Lighthouse Homeoffers 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 3939 River Oaks Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.571828, -93.671202
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.571828,-93.671202

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Darla Willett-Rohrssen
- **Brokerage:** Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
- **Phone:** 5152036108
- **Email:** darla@iowarealty.com

## Primary Photo

![3939 River Oaks Drive - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f679105629r.jpg)

*35 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/3939-river-oaks-drive-des-moines-ia-50312-a736302)*

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**MLS#:** 736302 | **Updated:** 2026-04-24
**Source:** listhub

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