About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 3939 River Oaks Drive in Des Moines, IA is listed for $795,000 ($279 per sqft). Built in 1950, the home offers 2,850 sqft of living space on a 0.50 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1950
  • 0.50 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1950

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

UPDATED + BACK ON MARKET 10/13! Set 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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$4,252/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$575
Interest$3,445
Insurance$232

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3939 River Oaks Drive

Des Moines, IA 50312

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaSeparateFormalDiningRoomCableTvWindowTreatments

Exterior Features

PatioStorage

Property Details

Flooring

TileHardwoodCarpet

Construction

Frame Stone WoodSiding

Outdoor Features

Patio

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 3939 River Oaks Drive is listed at $795,000 ($279/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $4,252 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1950, 0.50 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: DiningArea, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, CableTv. Exterior Features: Patio, Storage.

This property is listed by Darla Willett-Rohrssen.

DW

Darla Willett-Rohrssen

Agent at Iowa Realty Co., Inc.

Listed by Iowa Realty Co., Inc. · Broker phone: (800) 724-2297 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 736302· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 232 days on PropertySimple

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3939 River Oaks Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

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