3939 River Oaks Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

$795,000
4
BD
4
BA
2,850
SqFt

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List Price
$795,000
Status
ACTIVE
Days on Market
231
Price Change
▲ $46,000 1791933586
MLS#
736302
Subtype
Residential
Style
One and One Half Story
Architectural Style
One and One Half Story
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Living Area
2,850
Lot Size
21,838
Acres
0.50
MLS Area Major
Des Moines West

Property Description

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.

Additional Information

Interior Features
Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Exterior Features
Patio, Storage
Taxes
$12,121
Property Description
One and One Half Story
Zoning
N3A
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Heating
Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Foundation
Block
Pool
Yes
Parking Features
Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage Spaces
2
School District
Des Moines Independent

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Listing courtesy of Darla Willett-Rohrssen with Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Data courtesy of the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS