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

What is 2344 E 38th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2344 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $134,900 .

What is the price history for 2344 E 38th St?

2344 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $59,900 in September 2014.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 2344 E 38th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2344 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2344 E 38th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2344 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$134,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
728 sqft

2344 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 30, 2014 for $59,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$135K

Since last month

$600 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$9K (-5.9%)

Since last sale

$75K (+125.2%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +159% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$135K
July 2026	$136K
June 2026	$137K
May 2026	$139K
April 2026	$137K
March 2026	$141K
February 2026	$136K
January 2026	$138K
2025
December 2025	$136K
November 2025	$140K
October 2025	$140K
September 2025	$142K
August 2025	$143K
July 2025	$146K
June 2025	$145K
May 2025	$145K
April 2025	$145K
March 2025	$141K
February 2025	$137K
January 2025	$136K
2024
December 2024	$136K
November 2024	$138K
October 2024	$143K
September 2024	$143K
August 2024	$138K
July 2024	$138K
June 2024	$140K
May 2024	$142K
April 2024	$144K
March 2024	$142K
February 2024	$139K
January 2024	$138K
2023
December 2023	$137K
November 2023	$137K
October 2023	$137K
September 2023	$134K
August 2023	$138K
July 2023	$140K
June 2023	$137K
May 2023	$134K
April 2023	$131K
March 2023	$126K
February 2023	$113K
January 2023	$108K
2022
December 2022	$106K
November 2022	$107K
October 2022	$112K
September 2022	$113K
August 2022	$112K
July 2022	$114K
June 2022	$115K
May 2022	$113K
April 2022	$108K
March 2022	$104K
February 2022	$100K
January 2022	$100K
2021
December 2021	$101K
November 2021	$102K
October 2021	$103K
September 2021	$103K
August 2021	$104K
July 2021	$104K
June 2021	$101K
May 2021	$98K
April 2021	$95K
March 2021	$88K
February 2021	$84K
January 2021	$85K
2020
December 2020	$84K
November 2020	$84K
October 2020	$78K
September 2020	$75K
August 2020	$77K
July 2020	$78K
June 2020	$76K
May 2020	$75K
April 2020	$74K
March 2020	$73K
February 2020	$71K
January 2020	$69K
2019
December 2019	$69K
November 2019	$71K
October 2019	$71K
September 2019	$70K
August 2019	$73K
July 2019	$69K
June 2019	$71K
May 2019	$70K
April 2019	$73K
March 2019	$69K
February 2019	$69K
January 2019	$71K
2018
December 2018	$71K
November 2018	$69K
October 2018	$68K
September 2018	$70K
August 2018	$69K
July 2018	$70K
June 2018	$70K
May 2018	$72K
April 2018	$70K
March 2018	$68K
February 2018	$65K
January 2018	$64K
2017
December 2017	$69K
November 2017	$71K
October 2017	$69K
September 2017	$70K
August 2017	$65K
July 2017	$58K
June 2017	$60K
May 2017	$55K
April 2017	$54K
March 2017	$52K
February 2017	$58K
January 2017	$58K
2016
December 2016	$61K
November 2016	$60K
October 2016	$58K
September 2016	$53K
August 2016	$52K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2314 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700
2404 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$182,000	05/15/26	3	1	840
2520 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA	0.53	Single-Family Home	$60,000	05/28/26	2	1	832

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
2348 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$178,200	3	1	898	Off Market
2352 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$185,000	2	1	894	Recently Sold
2400 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$197,100	3	1	894	Off Market
2404 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$204,200	3	2	816	Off Market
2406 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$136,200	2	1	800	Off Market
2414 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$97,000	2	1	662	Off Market
2324 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$111,300	1	1	696	Off Market
2322 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$107,700	2	1	580	Off Market
2319 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$129,400	2	1	1,053	Off Market
2323 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$132,900	2	1	515	Off Market
2327 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$205,000	3	1	1,310	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1946

Living Area

728 sqft

Price/Sqft

$185

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2344 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA. 2344 E 38th St is in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 728 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5662 sqft and was built in 1946.

2344 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 728 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1946. It last sold for $59,900 on Sep 30, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $134,900, with a rent estimate of $1,200/month.

Home Details for 2344 E 38th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Wall, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Family Room, Master Bath, OfficeCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDisposalDryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: CompositionFoundation Type: ConcreteGardenPatioPorch
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Additional Information
Greenhouse

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 30, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$59,900
Jul 23, 2013 Source: DMMLS #406702	Sold	$41,250
Nov 27, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$48,000 Price decreased by 4%
Sep 14, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$50,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,526	$98,400

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Brubaker Elementary School
K-5
Public
551 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
10 stars.. I love Love Love this school and if i ever had to i would do an open enrollment to keep him there
Parent Review
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

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Buy: $140k - $658k

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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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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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Frequently asked questions about 2344 E 38th St

What is 2344 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2344 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $134,900.
What is the price history for 2344 E 38th St?
2344 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $59,900 in September 2014.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 2344 E 38th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2344 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2344 E 38th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2344 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.