# 3939 River Oaks Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312 > **TL;DR:** 4bd/4ba single family, $795,000 ($279/sqft), built 1950, 2,850 sqft. > Hardwood, A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $4,252/mo. Listed 233 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $795,000 | | Price/sqft | $279 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half | | Square Feet | 2,850 | | Year Built | 1950 | | Lot Size | 21,824 sqft (0.50 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 233 | ## Why This Home Stands Out - **Hardwood Floors** - Hardwood flooring listed ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $4,020 | | Estimated Insurance | $232 | | **Total** | **$4,252** | ## Key Amenities - Hardwood - A/C - 2-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1950 - 0.50 acre lot - 2 stories ## Description ### Agent 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. ## 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 ## Virtual Tour & Media - **Video Tour:** https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/e014016a-d793-47d7-a616-077b81a4ed3c?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&init ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Darla Willett-Rohrssen - **Brokerage:** Iowa Realty Co., Inc. - **Broker Phone:** (800) 724-2297 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3939-River-Oaks-Dr_Des-Moines_IA_50312_M76737-81117?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=736302&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f4019862703r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f4019862703r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f3615980059r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f2526447620r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f2691851896r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f4247138567r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f1686022209r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f4197240889r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f3357059592r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f2931981643r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f2766877947r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f3495266945r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f4221314882r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f3541932402r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f2918521556r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f691769639r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f942509059r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f2447215742r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f2083456632r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f381949063r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f3899066571r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f2319912609r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f2357690452r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f551813605r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f2540409988r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f796746578r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f4193459733r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 28](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f276188655r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 29](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f3318434641r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 30](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f3460132811r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 31](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f1405984333r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 32](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f867820440r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 33](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f1862997195r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 34](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f679105629r.jpg) ![3939 River Oaks Drive - Photo 35](http://lh.rdcpix.com/8099c6c4db7ff2764d8ff9ab9f0a73d1l-f3158829507r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 736302 | **Updated:** 2026-10-28 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/3939-river-oaks-drive-des-moines-ia-50312-7aa267442b26490ab8f13d89acdb90e7) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/3939-river-oaks-drive-des-moines-ia-50312-7aa267442b26490ab8f13d89acdb90e7#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/3939-river-oaks-drive-des-moines-ia-50312-7aa267442b26490ab8f13d89acdb90e7", "name": "3939 River Oaks Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312", "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. 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