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4 Beds

4 Baths

2,850 SqFt

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3939 River Oaks Drive Des Moines, IA 50312

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Residential

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,850 sqft

Price per Sqft $262

MLS Listing ID 736302

Style One and One Half Story

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Three Quarter Bath 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1950

Annual Tax Amount $12,121

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 0.501 Acres

Acres 0.501

Property Sub-Type Residential

Property Description

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.

Location

State IA

County Polk

Area Des Moines West

Zoning N3A

Rooms

Basement Egress Windows, Finished

Main Level Bedrooms 1

Interior

Interior Features Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments

Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace No

Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage

Parking Features Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Fence Chain Link, Wood, Full

Pool Heated, In Ground, Indoor

Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle

Porch Covered, Open, Patio

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Rectangular Lot

Entry Level One and One Half

Foundation Block

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories One and One Half

Additional Building Storage

Schools

School District Des Moines Independent

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 09006151000000

Monthly Total Fees $1, 010

Security Features Security System,Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Listed by Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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Christopher Lewis

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+1(515) 779-8983

3939 River Oaks Drive Des Moines, IA 50312

Christopher Lewis

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