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 2500 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2500 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $226,100 .

What is the price history for 2500 E 40th St?

2500 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $128,500 in January 2007.

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 2500 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2500 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2500 E 40th St?

The lot at 2500 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.29 acres (12,588 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$226,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,130 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

2500 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,537/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 23, 2007 for $128,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$226K

Since last month

$9K (-3.8%)

Since last year

$4K (-1.6%)

Since last sale

$98K (+76%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +54% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$226K
July 2026	$235K
June 2026	$233K
May 2026	$237K
April 2026	$235K
March 2026	$236K
February 2026	$226K
January 2026	$227K
2025
December 2025	$227K
November 2025	$230K
October 2025	$233K
September 2025	$230K
August 2025	$230K
July 2025	$240K
June 2025	$234K
May 2025	$236K
April 2025	$237K
March 2025	$231K
February 2025	$221K
January 2025	$224K
2024
December 2024	$227K
November 2024	$228K
October 2024	$230K
September 2024	$231K
August 2024	$232K
July 2024	$233K
June 2024	$233K
May 2024	$235K
April 2024	$232K
March 2024	$229K
February 2024	$223K
January 2024	$220K
2023
December 2023	$220K
November 2023	$219K
October 2023	$221K
September 2023	$222K
August 2023	$225K
July 2023	$230K
June 2023	$229K
May 2023	$227K
April 2023	$220K
March 2023	$215K
February 2023	$209K
January 2023	$207K
2022
December 2022	$208K
November 2022	$210K
October 2022	$217K
September 2022	$218K
August 2022	$216K
July 2022	$215K
June 2022	$215K
May 2022	$213K
April 2022	$206K
March 2022	$203K
February 2022	$198K
January 2022	$196K
2021
December 2021	$198K
November 2021	$200K
October 2021	$200K
September 2021	$201K
August 2021	$202K
July 2021	$202K
June 2021	$199K
May 2021	$194K
April 2021	$190K
March 2021	$188K
February 2021	$184K
January 2021	$181K
2020
December 2020	$180K
November 2020	$179K
October 2020	$177K
September 2020	$176K
August 2020	$175K
July 2020	$175K
June 2020	$174K
May 2020	$171K
April 2020	$170K
March 2020	$168K
February 2020	$167K
January 2020	$167K
2019
December 2019	$166K
November 2019	$166K
October 2019	$167K
September 2019	$168K
August 2019	$168K
July 2019	$169K
June 2019	$169K
May 2019	$168K
April 2019	$166K
March 2019	$165K
February 2019	$165K
January 2019	$162K
2018
December 2018	$162K
November 2018	$161K
October 2018	$161K
September 2018	$161K
August 2018	$161K
July 2018	$159K
June 2018	$156K
May 2018	$154K
April 2018	$155K
March 2018	$154K
February 2018	$150K
January 2018	$152K
2017
December 2017	$158K
November 2017	$157K
October 2017	$155K
September 2017	$155K
August 2017	$157K
July 2017	$155K
June 2017	$154K
May 2017	$154K
April 2017	$152K
March 2017	$150K
February 2017	$150K
January 2017	$149K
2016
December 2016	$149K
November 2016	$148K
October 2016	$147K
September 2016	$147K

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
2508 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$214,900	4	2	996	Off Market
2424 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$180,000	3	2	1,232	Recently Sold
2516 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$172,900	3	1	840	Off Market
2520 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$172,900	4	1	1,053	Off Market
2524 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$172,400	2	1	675	Off Market
2406 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$169,900	2	1	756	For Sale
2342 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$210,500	4	1.5	1,291	Off Market
2338 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$192,900	4	2	840	Off Market
2330 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$160,000	2	1	864	Off Market
2328 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$239,500	4	1	1,263	Off Market
2324 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$186,200	3	2	992	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1959

0.29 acre lot

1,130 sqft

$200/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2500 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA. 2500 E 40th St is in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,130 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.29 acres and was built in 1959.

2500 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,130 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1959. It last sold for $128,500 on Jan 23, 2007. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $226,100, with a rent estimate of $1,634/month.

Home Details for 2500 E 40th 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: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 23, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$128,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,266	$240,600

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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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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Frequently asked questions about 2500 E 40th St

What is 2500 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2500 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $226,100.
What is the price history for 2500 E 40th St?
2500 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $128,500 in January 2007.
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 2500 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2500 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2500 E 40th St?
The lot at 2500 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.29 acres (12,588 sq ft).