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

2401 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,207 sqft

$209,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,136/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$209,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,136/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,207 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2401 E 40th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1959

Living Area

1,207 sqft

Price/Sqft

$173

Parking

Garage

About this House

Welcome home! You will fall in love with this truly move in ready home. The main floor has a cozy living room for entertaining your friends and family, an updated kitchen with a gas stove, 2 bedrooms, and an updated full bath. The attic is finished to give you a large 3rd bedroom. Downstairs also has some finish so you can have that man cave, playroom, craft area, or just room to spread out! Outside you have a brand new, over size 2 car garage! Come check it out today! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

2401 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,207 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1959. It last sold for $175,900 on Mar 31, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $209,200, with a rent estimate of $1,532/month.

Home Details for 2401 E 40th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price History for 2401 E 40th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/31/2021	$175,900	Sold	DMMLS #620907
Recording Date 03/31/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/22/2021	$169,900	Pending	Agent Provided

01/19/2021	$169,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/24/2018	$155,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

07/31/2018	$155,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/29/2009	$113,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/29/2009 Contract Date 04/24/2009 County Transfer Tax $182 Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/25/2008	$130,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

07/12/2008	$130,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $100 (0%)
06/05/2008	$129,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
04/22/2008	$134,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (4%)
01/12/2008	$129,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/07/2007	$102,214	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/07/2007 Contract Date 04/19/2007 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/16/2004	$93,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/16/2004 Contract Date 08/09/2004 County Transfer Tax $149 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,600
Assessment	$203,700

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $196,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,123 sqft
2335 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,300
4 bd
1 ba
1,123 sqft
2331 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,200
3 bd
2 ba
988 sqft
2327 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $85,300
1 bd
1 ba
917 sqft
2321 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,042 sqft
4002 Easton Blvd,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,054 sqft
2405 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $244,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,189 sqft
2501 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,800
2 bd
1 ba
844 sqft
2425 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $177,700
2 bd
1 ba
824 sqft
2525 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $152,100
2 bd
1 ba
996 sqft
2515 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $253,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,010 sqft
2536 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Smart Avenue

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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

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Buy: $150k - $620k

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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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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
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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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