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 2400 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2400 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $187,000 .

What is the price history for 2400 E 42nd St?

2400 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $133,000 in July 2020.

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 2400 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2400 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2400 E 42nd St?

The lot at 2400 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,367 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$187,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
855 sqft

2400 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,283/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 6, 2020 for $133,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$187K

Since last month

$3K (-1.5%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last sale

$54K (+40.6%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +68% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$187K
August 2026	$187K
July 2026	$190K
June 2026	$190K
May 2026	$190K
April 2026	$190K
March 2026	$187K
February 2026	$184K
January 2026	$183K
2025
December 2025	$185K
November 2025	$189K
October 2025	$190K
September 2025	$190K
August 2025	$189K
July 2025	$190K
June 2025	$192K
May 2025	$191K
April 2025	$191K
March 2025	$188K
February 2025	$183K
January 2025	$183K
2024
December 2024	$183K
November 2024	$187K
October 2024	$188K
September 2024	$187K
August 2024	$189K
July 2024	$191K
June 2024	$191K
May 2024	$191K
April 2024	$187K
March 2024	$184K
February 2024	$181K
January 2024	$179K
2023
December 2023	$180K
November 2023	$178K
October 2023	$181K
September 2023	$181K
August 2023	$182K
July 2023	$182K
June 2023	$180K
May 2023	$175K
April 2023	$171K
March 2023	$168K
February 2023	$165K
January 2023	$165K
2022
December 2022	$166K
November 2022	$167K
October 2022	$172K
September 2022	$173K
August 2022	$172K
July 2022	$172K
June 2022	$173K
May 2022	$173K
April 2022	$168K
March 2022	$167K
February 2022	$161K
January 2022	$158K
2021
December 2021	$155K
November 2021	$153K
October 2021	$151K
September 2021	$151K
August 2021	$151K
July 2021	$150K
June 2021	$148K
May 2021	$146K
April 2021	$144K
March 2021	$143K
February 2021	$141K
January 2021	$136K
2020
December 2020	$133K
November 2020	$135K
October 2020	$134K
September 2020	$134K
August 2020	$133K
July 2020	$134K
June 2020	$135K
May 2020	$134K
April 2020	$130K
March 2020	$144K
February 2020	$143K
January 2020	$144K
2019
December 2019	$143K
November 2019	$143K
October 2019	$142K
September 2019	$141K
August 2019	$141K
July 2019	$139K
June 2019	$141K
May 2019	$141K
April 2019	$139K
March 2019	$137K
February 2019	$141K
January 2019	$138K
2018
December 2018	$137K
November 2018	$137K
October 2018	$136K
September 2018	$132K
August 2018	$131K
July 2018	$133K
June 2018	$131K
May 2018	$130K
April 2018	$129K
March 2018	$128K
February 2018	$127K
January 2018	$127K
2017
December 2017	$128K
November 2017	$127K
October 2017	$126K
September 2017	$125K
August 2017	$123K
July 2017	$124K
June 2017	$124K
May 2017	$123K
April 2017	$118K
March 2017	$116K
February 2017	$116K
January 2017	$114K
2016
December 2016	$114K
November 2016	$113K
October 2016	$113K
September 2016	$111K

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 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$185,700	2	2	1,299	Off Market
2416 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$196,800	2	2	931	Off Market
2420 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$201,700	3	2	855	Off Market
2500 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$194,200	3	2	855	Off Market
2504 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$199,900	3	1	855	Off Market
2508 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$210,200	3	1	931	Off Market
2334 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$171,800	2	1	855	Off Market
2330 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$172,500	3	2	1,404	Off Market
2326 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$192,000	Studio	2	829	Off Market
2320 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$216,800	2	1	1,100	Off Market
2314 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$225,400	Studio	2	1,920	Off Market
2308 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$242,200	4	2	1,920	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2400 E 42nd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1961

855 sqft

$219/sqft

Garage

About this House

This is a quaint early 60's ranch situated on the North- East side of Des Moines. Hardwood floors throughout living and master bedroom. New carpet in second bedroom. Ready for your finishing touches. Sold as is.

2400 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 855 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1961. It last sold for $133,000 on Jul 6, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $187,000, with a rent estimate of $1,233/month.

Home Details for 2400 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10350 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 6, 2020 Source: DMMLS #603272	Sold	$133,000
Apr 27, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$135,000
Apr 18, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$135,000
Oct 1, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$120,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,148	$178,600

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
4 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

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Buy: $136k - $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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"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 2400 E 42nd St

What is 2400 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2400 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $187,000.
What is the price history for 2400 E 42nd St?
2400 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $133,000 in July 2020.
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 2400 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2400 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2400 E 42nd St?
The lot at 2400 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,367 sq ft).