For salePrice cut: $26K (4/30)
$749,000
4beds
2,850sqft
3939 River Oaks Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
4beds
2,850sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1950
0.50 Acres
2 Attached garage spaces
$263 price/sqft
What's special
Unforgettable viewsSpacious livingFenced yardHeated indoor pool
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. ...
- 135 days |
- 3,840 |
- 152 |
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736302
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTravel times
Living Room
Pool
Kitchen
Family Room
Breakfast Nook
Dining Room
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Darla Willett-Rohrssen 515-203-6108,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736302Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,850
- Total interior livable area: 2,850 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Indoor
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 125 x 175
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 09006151000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $263/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $643,100
- Annual tax amount: $12,121
- Date on market: 3/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 136 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $749,000-3.4%$263/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #736302 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $775,000-2.5%$272/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #736302 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2026 | Listing removed | $795,000$279/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Realty #727569 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $795,000$279/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727569 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2025 | Pending sale | $795,000$279/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727569 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $795,000+16.9%$279/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727569 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2024 | Sold | $680,000-1.3%$239/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691992 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2024 | Pending sale | $689,000$242/sqft |
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| 3/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $689,000+291.5%$242/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691992 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2007 | Sold | $176,000$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,638 +2.1% | $643,100 +10.9% |
| 2024 | $11,404 +7.7% | $579,700 |
| 2023 | $10,590 +0.8% | $579,700 +29% |
| 2022 | $10,508 +1.6% | $449,300 |
| 2021 | $10,342 -3.7% | $449,300 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $10,744 +5.5% | $414,400 |
| 2019 | $10,180 +1% | $414,400 +9.4% |
| 2018 | $10,078 | $378,800 |
| 2017 | $10,078 +80% | $378,800 +14.3% |
| 2016 | $5,598 | $331,300 |
| 2015 | $5,598 +6.6% | $331,300 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $5,252 | $321,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $321,100 -0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $324,000 +30.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $249,000 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $254,400 +22.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $207,200 -28.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $290,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $290,900 +16.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $249,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $249,400 +14.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $216,980 +11.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $194,930 |
| 2001 | -- | $194,930 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,805/mo
Principal & interest
$3863
Property taxes
$942
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Neighborhood: Salisbury Oaks
Nearby schools
Greenwood Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 0.8 miles7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
3/10Student Progress Rating
10/10Callanan Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 1.5 miles2/10
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Test Score Rating
1/10Student Progress Rating
3/10Roosevelt High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.5 miles5/10
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Test Score Rating
3/10College Readiness Rating
5/10Student Progress Rating
6/10