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

2416 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

2 Beds
2 Baths
931 sqft

$204,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 17, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,372/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$204,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 17, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,372/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

2 Baths

931 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Description

Move-in ready, like a new home. 2,3 or 4 BR ranch (2 in lower level are non-conforming), new vinyl siding, new roof, 9x18 deck on front & 17x18 deck w/benches on 2 sides on rear, newer carpet throughout. Everything new in kitchen: new cabinets, counter top, sink, faucet, disposal, dishwasher & range, new vinyl floor covering. Nice tile entry, wood burning fireplace, 5 new ceiling fans, high efficiency furnace, new A/C, water heater & gutters, over 590 sq ft of lower level finish w/2 non-conforming bedrooms, 3/4 bath & 12x15 family room. Large 23x25 garage has new vinyl siding, 2 new overhead doors & 2 new openers. Garage also has space heater & floor drain. Cute 9x9 storage shed w/new vinyl siding. Fenced rear & north side.

2416 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 931 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $123,500 on Dec 2, 2004. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $204,900, with a rent estimate of $1,282/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2416 E 42nd 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
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 50 sqft

Price History for 2416 E 42nd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/22/2008	$135,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/21/2007	$135,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/02/2004	$123,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/02/2004 Contract Date 11/30/2004 County Transfer Tax $198 Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/09/2004	$80,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/09/2004 Contract Date 03/29/2004 County Transfer Tax $128 Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/11/2001	$109,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/11/2001 Contract Date 06/12/2001 County Transfer Tax $175 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/22/2001	$84,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/22/2001 Contract Date 06/27/2000 County Transfer Tax $135 Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/02/1999	$86,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/02/1999 Contract Date 07/28/1999 County Transfer Tax $138 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
Assessment	$206,000

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $205,600
3 bd
2 ba
855 sqft
2420 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,800
3 bd
2 ba
855 sqft
2500 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,800
3 bd
1 ba
855 sqft
2504 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $214,800
3 bd
1 ba
931 sqft
2508 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,600
1 bd
1 ba
672 sqft
2512 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $284,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,144 sqft
2524 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,100
2 bd
2 ba
1,299 sqft
2348 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,000
2 bd
2 ba
855 sqft
2400 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $177,300
2 bd
1 ba
855 sqft
2334 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $182,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,404 sqft
2330 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,600
2 ba
829 sqft
2326 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,100 sqft
2320 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

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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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