3939 River Oaks Drive

Perched on a scenic ½-acre bluff overlooking the Raccoon River + WWorks Park, 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.

Legal: W 50F LOT 3 & ALL LOT 2 RIVER WOODS

Status: Active

Property Information

736302

$775,000

Sale

Residential

OneAndOneHalfStory

Residential

3939 River Oaks Drive

Des Moines

Polk

IA

50312

4

400

2850

4

1

2

1

EgressWindows, Finished

2850

21838

Attached, Garage, TwoCarGar

2

Des Moines West

12121.81

2026

1950

Des Moines Independent

ChainLink,Wood,Full

Features

RectangularLot

FullyFenced, Patio, Storage

DiningArea, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, CableTv, WindowTreatments

OneAndOneHalfStory

Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Utilities

ForcedAir, Gas, NaturalGas

Public

PublicSewer

CentralAir

No

Miscellaneous

CementSiding, Frame, Stone, WoodSiding

Listed By

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing, Darla Willett-Rohrssen (515.203.6108)

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