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 2424 E 38th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2424 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $204,900 .

What is the price history for 2424 E 38th St?

2424 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $140,000 in February 2018.

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 2424 E 38th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2424 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2424 E 38th St?

The lot at 2424 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,663 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$204,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
816 sqft

2424 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 23, 2018 for $140,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$205K

Since last month

$0 (0%)

Since last year

$900 (-0.4%)

Since last sale

$65K (+46.6%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$205K
August 2026	$205K
July 2026	$205K
June 2026	$205K
May 2026	$207K
April 2026	$207K
March 2026	$205K
February 2026	$201K
January 2026	$202K
2025
December 2025	$202K
November 2025	$205K
October 2025	$208K
September 2025	$205K
August 2025	$206K
July 2025	$209K
June 2025	$207K
May 2025	$208K
April 2025	$206K
March 2025	$204K
February 2025	$200K
January 2025	$200K
2024
December 2024	$201K
November 2024	$203K
October 2024	$203K
September 2024	$204K
August 2024	$201K
July 2024	$202K
June 2024	$202K
May 2024	$203K
April 2024	$204K
March 2024	$200K
February 2024	$198K
January 2024	$196K
2023
December 2023	$196K
November 2023	$195K
October 2023	$198K
September 2023	$198K
August 2023	$199K
July 2023	$193K
June 2023	$191K
May 2023	$194K
April 2023	$190K
March 2023	$186K
February 2023	$179K
January 2023	$176K
2022
December 2022	$177K
November 2022	$178K
October 2022	$182K
September 2022	$183K
August 2022	$183K
July 2022	$183K
June 2022	$183K
May 2022	$182K
April 2022	$176K
March 2022	$174K
February 2022	$171K
January 2022	$170K
2021
December 2021	$170K
November 2021	$170K
October 2021	$171K
September 2021	$171K
August 2021	$172K
July 2021	$173K
June 2021	$168K
May 2021	$159K
April 2021	$157K
March 2021	$160K
February 2021	$162K
January 2021	$159K
2020
December 2020	$155K
November 2020	$157K
October 2020	$155K
September 2020	$155K
August 2020	$154K
July 2020	$154K
June 2020	$152K
May 2020	$152K
April 2020	$150K
March 2020	$150K
February 2020	$148K
January 2020	$149K
2019
December 2019	$149K
November 2019	$148K
October 2019	$147K
September 2019	$147K
August 2019	$148K
July 2019	$147K
June 2019	$150K
May 2019	$146K
April 2019	$147K
March 2019	$147K
February 2019	$147K
January 2019	$145K
2018
December 2018	$144K
November 2018	$143K
October 2018	$144K
September 2018	$144K
August 2018	$144K
July 2018	$143K
June 2018	$143K
May 2018	$143K
April 2018	$143K
March 2018	$141K
February 2018	$140K
January 2018	$132K
2017
December 2017	$137K
November 2017	$137K
October 2017	$138K
September 2017	$139K
August 2017	$138K
July 2017	$136K
June 2017	$135K
May 2017	$135K
April 2017	$135K
March 2017	$134K
February 2017	$132K
January 2017	$132K
2016
December 2016	$131K
November 2016	$131K
October 2016	$131K
September 2016	$129K

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
2404 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$182,000	05/15/26	3	1	840
2800 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$224,000	11/03/25	3	1	840
2314 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700

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
2426 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$145,700	2	1	720	Off Market
2428 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$158,200	2	1	816	Off Market
2508 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$159,900	2	1	816	Off Market
2510 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$212,300	3	2	1,450	Off Market
2514 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$102,700	2	1	648	Off Market
2520 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.15	$159,900	2	1	780	Recently Sold
2414 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$94,400	2	1	662	Off Market
2406 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$134,000	2	1	800	Off Market
2404 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$204,200	3	2	816	Off Market
2400 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$197,100	3	1	894	Off Market
2352 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$185,000	2	1	894	Recently Sold
2348 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$177,100	3	1	898	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2424 E 38th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1960

Living Area

816 sqft

Price/Sqft

$251

Parking

Garage

About this House

This excellent 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home features beautiful hardwood floors, an open concept, eat in kitchen, new tile flooring, newer furnace, siding and awesome newer 2 car garage. The basement is finished with an egress window for a 3rd bedroom, living area and laundry room. Please come take a look at this super cozy home close to the schools and on the bus line!

2424 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 816 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $140,000 on Feb 23, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $204,900, with a rent estimate of $1,281/month.

Home Details for 2424 E 38th St

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

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 2017
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 23, 2018 Source: DMMLS #553539	Sold	$140,000
Jan 22, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$135,000
Jan 16, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$135,000 Price decreased by 3%
Dec 8, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$138,900 Price decreased by 0%
Nov 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$139,000
Nov 7, 2015 Source: DMMLS #505151	Sold	$124,900
Oct 1, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$124,900
Jan 1, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$134,800
Nov 16, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$134,800 Price decreased by 0%
Oct 6, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$134,900 Price decreased by 1%
Sep 15, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$135,900
Aug 14, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$91,625
Nov 2, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$51,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,600	$203,700

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 2424 E 38th St

What is 2424 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2424 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $204,900.
What is the price history for 2424 E 38th St?
2424 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $140,000 in February 2018.
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 2424 E 38th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2424 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2424 E 38th St?
The lot at 2424 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,663 sq ft).