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

2406 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

2 Beds
1 Bath
756 sqft

$175,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,202/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$175,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,202/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

756 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2406 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

1924

Living Area

756 sqft

Price/Sqft

$232

Parking

Garage

Description

NEW NEW NEW! Incredible home! Totally new siding, new roof, new windows, new furnace, new Central Air, Brand New Oversized 2 car garage, new kitchen, new bathroom, all new flooring, all new electrical, all new plumbing, new front porch, new back deck. New plumbing for the 1st floor laundry. DO not miss this one!

2406 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 756 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1924. It last sold for $137,500 on Jan 6, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $175,300, with a rent estimate of $1,333/month.

Home Details for 2406 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types 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: MetalDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1924Year Updated: 2018
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price History for 2406 E 40th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/07/2020	$137,500	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

01/07/2020	$137,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/06/2020	$137,500	Sold	DMMLS #591411
Recording Date 01/06/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/07/2019	$137,500	Pending	Agent Provided

11/12/2019	$137,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,400 (-2%)
10/09/2019	$139,900	PendingToActive	Agent Provided

09/27/2019	$139,900	Pending	Agent Provided

09/17/2019	$139,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/21/2019	$60,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/21/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/26/2018	$31,500	Sold	DMMLS #557683
Recording Date 04/26/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/31/2018	$32,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$3,112
Assessment	$188,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2406 E 40th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2314 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $231,300
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. $177,900
3 bd
1 ba
840 sqft
2516 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,700
4 bd
1 ba
1,053 sqft
2520 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,700
2 bd
1 ba
675 sqft
2524 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $214,100
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,291 sqft
2342 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $194,500
4 bd
2 ba
840 sqft
2338 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $159,100
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. $189,900
3 bd
2 ba
992 sqft
2324 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,900
1 bd
1 ba
558 sqft
2320 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Assigned Schools

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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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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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