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.
Legal: W 50F LOT 3 & ALL LOT 2 RIVER WOODS
736302
$795,000
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
RectangularLot
Patio, Storage
DiningArea, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, CableTv, WindowTreatments
OneAndOneHalfStory
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
ForcedAir, Gas, NaturalGas
Public
PublicSewer
CentralAir
No
Frame, Stone, WoodSiding
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing, Darla Willett-Rohrssen (515.203.6108)