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 2425 E 38th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2425 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $134,400 .

What is the price history for 2425 E 38th St?

2425 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $78,000 in October 2016.

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 2425 E 38th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2425 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2425 E 38th St?

The lot at 2425 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,663 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$134,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
984 sqft

2425 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $942/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 14, 2016 for $78,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$134K

Since last month

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$11K (-7.5%)

Since last sale

$56K (+72.3%)

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 +61% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$134K
August 2026	$133K
July 2026	$136K
June 2026	$138K
May 2026	$141K
April 2026	$137K
March 2026	$141K
February 2026	$135K
January 2026	$138K
2025
December 2025	$137K
November 2025	$142K
October 2025	$141K
September 2025	$144K
August 2025	$145K
July 2025	$146K
June 2025	$144K
May 2025	$145K
April 2025	$147K
March 2025	$141K
February 2025	$136K
January 2025	$136K
2024
December 2024	$137K
November 2024	$138K
October 2024	$143K
September 2024	$141K
August 2024	$141K
July 2024	$143K
June 2024	$143K
May 2024	$145K
April 2024	$144K
March 2024	$141K
February 2024	$136K
January 2024	$136K
2023
December 2023	$135K
November 2023	$136K
October 2023	$137K
September 2023	$134K
August 2023	$137K
July 2023	$140K
June 2023	$137K
May 2023	$133K
April 2023	$130K
March 2023	$126K
February 2023	$122K
January 2023	$122K
2022
December 2022	$121K
November 2022	$124K
October 2022	$128K
September 2022	$130K
August 2022	$128K
July 2022	$129K
June 2022	$129K
May 2022	$127K
April 2022	$122K
March 2022	$120K
February 2022	$120K
January 2022	$120K
2021
December 2021	$121K
November 2021	$122K
October 2021	$124K
September 2021	$124K
August 2021	$125K
July 2021	$127K
June 2021	$121K
May 2021	$110K
April 2021	$104K
March 2021	$104K
February 2021	$105K
January 2021	$97K
2020
December 2020	$98K
November 2020	$105K
October 2020	$107K
September 2020	$103K
August 2020	$101K
July 2020	$102K
June 2020	$98K
May 2020	$93K
April 2020	$99K
March 2020	$97K
February 2020	$94K
January 2020	$95K
2019
December 2019	$97K
November 2019	$91K
October 2019	$89K
September 2019	$88K
August 2019	$88K
July 2019	$88K
June 2019	$89K
May 2019	$88K
April 2019	$88K
March 2019	$88K
February 2019	$88K
January 2019	$87K
2018
December 2018	$86K
November 2018	$86K
October 2018	$86K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$86K
June 2018	$86K
May 2018	$86K
April 2018	$85K
March 2018	$84K
February 2018	$83K
January 2018	$83K
2017
December 2017	$84K
November 2017	$83K
October 2017	$82K
September 2017	$83K
August 2017	$82K
July 2017	$81K
June 2017	$80K
May 2017	$80K
April 2017	$80K
March 2017	$80K
February 2017	$79K
January 2017	$79K
2016
December 2016	$79K
November 2016	$78K
October 2016	$78K
September 2016	$84K

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	0.14	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700
2404 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.10	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
2509 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$174,200	3	1	864	Off Market
2417 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$115,200	2	1	720	Off Market
2413 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$185,900	3	1	900	Off Market
2409 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$181,300	3	1	900	Off Market
2347 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$220,000	2	1	1,080	For Sale
2339 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$100,900	2	1	630	Off Market
2427 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$198,800	3	2	912	Off Market
2521 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$179,100	3	1	840	Off Market
2525 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$189,600	3	1	980	Off Market
2529 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$164,100	3	1	840	Off Market
2517 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$89,800	1	1	712	Off Market
3801 E Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$183,700	3	1	834	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1928

984 sqft

$137/sqft

About this House

What a fantastic find and amazing value. This gem has great updates including new windows, carpet, and newer siding and roof. 2 large bedrooms on the main floor and a huge kitchen. The dry basement has partial finish and is perfect for a mancave. Awesome outdoor living space with a great front porch and nice sized back deck. Don't let this one get away call today.

2425 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 984 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1928. It last sold for $78,000 on Oct 14, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $134,400, with a rent estimate of $1,376/month.

Home Details for 2425 E 38th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 14, 2016 Source: DMMLS #524310	Sold	$78,000
Sep 28, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$84,900 Price decreased by 6%
Aug 25, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,900
May 9, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$75,000
Jan 31, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$75,000 Price decreased by 4%
Nov 18, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$78,500 Price decreased by 1%
Jul 31, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,500 Price decreased by 9%
Feb 2, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$87,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,748	$111,900

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

Sheridan Gardens

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Buy: $136k - $658k

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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 2425 E 38th St

What is 2425 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2425 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $134,400.
What is the price history for 2425 E 38th St?
2425 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $78,000 in October 2016.
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 2425 E 38th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2425 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2425 E 38th St?
The lot at 2425 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,663 sq ft).