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 2406 E 38th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2406 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $136,200 .

What is the price history for 2406 E 38th St?

2406 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $86,000 in July 2008.

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 2406 E 38th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2406 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2406 E 38th St?

The lot at 2406 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0 acres (50 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$136,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
800 sqft

2406 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 25, 2008 for $86,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$136K

Since last month

$900 (+0.7%)

Since last year

$10K (-6.8%)

Since last sale

$50K (+58.4%)

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 +64% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$136K
July 2026	$135K
June 2026	$140K
May 2026	$145K
April 2026	$142K
March 2026	$134K
February 2026	$139K
January 2026	$141K
2025
December 2025	$139K
November 2025	$143K
October 2025	$143K
September 2025	$146K
August 2025	$146K
July 2025	$150K
June 2025	$147K
May 2025	$147K
April 2025	$147K
March 2025	$142K
February 2025	$136K
January 2025	$137K
2024
December 2024	$141K
November 2024	$141K
October 2024	$144K
September 2024	$144K
August 2024	$143K
July 2024	$148K
June 2024	$149K
May 2024	$148K
April 2024	$145K
March 2024	$142K
February 2024	$137K
January 2024	$134K
2023
December 2023	$136K
November 2023	$137K
October 2023	$138K
September 2023	$135K
August 2023	$137K
July 2023	$142K
June 2023	$140K
May 2023	$133K
April 2023	$129K
March 2023	$127K
February 2023	$123K
January 2023	$123K
2022
December 2022	$121K
November 2022	$122K
October 2022	$127K
September 2022	$129K
August 2022	$128K
July 2022	$129K
June 2022	$129K
May 2022	$128K
April 2022	$123K
March 2022	$121K
February 2022	$118K
January 2022	$118K
2021
December 2021	$118K
November 2021	$120K
October 2021	$124K
September 2021	$126K
August 2021	$127K
July 2021	$128K
June 2021	$124K
May 2021	$119K
April 2021	$117K
March 2021	$115K
February 2021	$112K
January 2021	$111K
2020
December 2020	$115K
November 2020	$116K
October 2020	$118K
September 2020	$117K
August 2020	$116K
July 2020	$116K
June 2020	$116K
May 2020	$116K
April 2020	$112K
March 2020	$111K
February 2020	$111K
January 2020	$110K
2019
December 2019	$110K
November 2019	$109K
October 2019	$109K
September 2019	$107K
August 2019	$104K
July 2019	$106K
June 2019	$104K
May 2019	$106K
April 2019	$104K
March 2019	$109K
February 2019	$111K
January 2019	$109K
2018
December 2018	$102K
November 2018	$101K
October 2018	$99K
September 2018	$96K
August 2018	$94K
July 2018	$95K
June 2018	$98K
May 2018	$98K
April 2018	$95K
March 2018	$95K
February 2018	$97K
January 2018	$98K
2017
December 2017	$97K
November 2017	$94K
October 2017	$96K
September 2017	$95K
August 2017	$93K
July 2017	$92K
June 2017	$90K
May 2017	$89K
April 2017	$87K
March 2017	$86K
February 2017	$86K
January 2017	$86K
2016
December 2016	$86K
November 2016	$86K
October 2016	$85K
September 2016	$85K
August 2016	$83K

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	0.12	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700
2404 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$182,000	05/15/26	3	1	840

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
2414 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$97,000	2	1	662	Off Market
2424 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$204,900	3	1	816	Off Market
2426 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$145,700	2	1	720	Off Market
2428 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$159,400	2	1	816	Off Market
2508 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$160,700	2	1	816	Off Market
2510 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$212,300	3	2	1,450	Off Market
2404 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$204,200	3	2	816	Off Market
2400 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$197,100	3	1	894	Off Market
2352 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$185,000	2	1	894	Recently Sold
2348 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$178,200	3	1	898	Off Market
2344 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$134,900	2	1	728	Off Market

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

1935

Living Area

800 sqft

Price/Sqft

$170

Parking

Garage

About this House

Property is HUD owned and is to be sold As-Is, without repairs or warranties. For more information concerning Lead Based Paint notification, Radon Gas and Mold Disclosure, electronic bidding deadlines and procedures, earnest money procedures, any defects known to Best Assets or listing broker, contact Listing Agent.

2406 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1935. It last sold for $86,000 on Jul 25, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $136,200, with a rent estimate of $1,254/month.

Home Details for 2406 E 38th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1935Year Updated: 1993
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 50 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 25, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$86,000
Mar 14, 2008 Source: DMMLS #316677	Sold	$37,960
Dec 15, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$51,500 Price decreased by 7%
Nov 24, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$55,500
Jul 16, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$79,228
Mar 29, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,950	$137,300

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

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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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"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 2406 E 38th St

What is 2406 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2406 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $136,200.
What is the price history for 2406 E 38th St?
2406 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $86,000 in July 2008.
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 2406 E 38th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2406 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2406 E 38th St?
The lot at 2406 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0 acres (50 sq ft).