Are yards well-kept in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 97% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say kids play outside

Is Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say parking is easy

Are the streets well-lit in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say streets are well-lit

Is a car needed in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say car is needed

Does Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 32% of users say there's wildlife

Is Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 26% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

2338 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

4 Beds
2 Baths
840 sqft

$193,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 11, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,301/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$193,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 11, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,301/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

840 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This charming 840 SQ Ft Ranch with basement finish has 4 beds and 2 full baths; 3 bedrooms up and 1 bedroom in the basement. Enjoy the fully fenced yard and quiet neighborhood. New furnace in 2019 with new SMART Features thermostat. A/C unit about 10 years old. Clean and organized, this one is ready for you!

2338 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 840 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1972. It last sold for $140,000 on May 14, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $193,600, with a rent estimate of $1,507/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2338 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price History for 2338 E 40th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/14/2021	$140,000	Sold	DMMLS #623743
Recording Date 05/14/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/10/2021	$122,500	Pending	Agent Provided

03/09/2021	$122,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/29/2010	$89,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/12/2010	$89,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/26/2005	$101,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/26/2005 Contract Date 10/14/2005 County Transfer Tax $162 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,406
Assessment	$193,100

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $212,900
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,291 sqft
2342 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,800
2 bd
1 ba
756 sqft
2406 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $231,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,130 sqft
2500 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,700
4 bd
2 ba
996 sqft
2508 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
MAR 20, 2026
$180,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,232 sqft
2424 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Revolution
OFF MARKET
Est. $178,200
3 bd
1 ba
840 sqft
2516 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $158,500
2 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
2330 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $240,800
4 bd
1 ba
1,263 sqft
2328 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $190,300
3 bd
2 ba
992 sqft
2324 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $110,600
1 bd
1 ba
558 sqft
2320 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,028 sqft
2314 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $108,400
2 bd
1 ba
576 sqft
3934 Easton Blvd,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

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What Locals Say about Sheridan Gardens

At least 31 Trulia users voted on each feature.

97 % Say yards are well-kept
94 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say kids play outside
84 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say parking is easy
76 % Say streets are well-lit
74 % Say car is needed
67 % Say there's holiday spirit
62 % Say people would walk alone at night
57 % Say it's quiet
55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
32 % Say there's wildlife
26 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
21 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
19 % Say there are community events

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CK
Resident
5y ago
"There are many dog owners and many times they are walking their dogs. It is a dog friendly neighborhood. "
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BW
Resident
7y ago
"I’ve lived in this neighborhood since 2015. This neighborhood is a great place to raise a family in and overall the neighbors are nice and the neighborhood is quiet. Everyone keeps their yards looking neat. "
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