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 2508 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2508 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $214,000 .

What is the price history for 2508 E 40th St?

2508 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $125,000 in June 2016.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 2508 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2508 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2508 E 40th St?

The lot at 2508 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,453 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$214,000

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
996 sqft

2508 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 21, 2016 for $125,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$214K

Since last month

$2K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$600 (-0.3%)

Since last sale

$89K (+71.5%)

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 +70% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$214K
August 2026	$215K
July 2026	$216K
June 2026	$216K
May 2026	$218K
April 2026	$217K
March 2026	$215K
February 2026	$209K
January 2026	$210K
2025
December 2025	$211K
November 2025	$215K
October 2025	$216K
September 2025	$213K
August 2025	$215K
July 2025	$217K
June 2025	$216K
May 2025	$217K
April 2025	$216K
March 2025	$211K
February 2025	$206K
January 2025	$205K
2024
December 2024	$206K
November 2024	$209K
October 2024	$210K
September 2024	$211K
August 2024	$213K
July 2024	$215K
June 2024	$215K
May 2024	$214K
April 2024	$212K
March 2024	$207K
February 2024	$201K
January 2024	$200K
2023
December 2023	$199K
November 2023	$199K
October 2023	$202K
September 2023	$202K
August 2023	$204K
July 2023	$204K
June 2023	$203K
May 2023	$201K
April 2023	$194K
March 2023	$190K
February 2023	$187K
January 2023	$187K
2022
December 2022	$189K
November 2022	$192K
October 2022	$197K
September 2022	$199K
August 2022	$197K
July 2022	$197K
June 2022	$198K
May 2022	$197K
April 2022	$190K
March 2022	$186K
February 2022	$181K
January 2022	$178K
2021
December 2021	$182K
November 2021	$183K
October 2021	$184K
September 2021	$184K
August 2021	$185K
July 2021	$185K
June 2021	$179K
May 2021	$171K
April 2021	$164K
March 2021	$158K
February 2021	$154K
January 2021	$148K
2020
December 2020	$146K
November 2020	$147K
October 2020	$146K
September 2020	$145K
August 2020	$144K
July 2020	$143K
June 2020	$141K
May 2020	$143K
April 2020	$141K
March 2020	$145K
February 2020	$146K
January 2020	$149K
2019
December 2019	$149K
November 2019	$148K
October 2019	$148K
September 2019	$148K
August 2019	$147K
July 2019	$147K
June 2019	$145K
May 2019	$143K
April 2019	$143K
March 2019	$143K
February 2019	$143K
January 2019	$141K
2018
December 2018	$141K
November 2018	$140K
October 2018	$141K
September 2018	$140K
August 2018	$140K
July 2018	$140K
June 2018	$139K
May 2018	$140K
April 2018	$139K
March 2018	$137K
February 2018	$136K
January 2018	$136K
2017
December 2017	$137K
November 2017	$134K
October 2017	$133K
September 2017	$134K
August 2017	$134K
July 2017	$132K
June 2017	$131K
May 2017	$131K
April 2017	$130K
March 2017	$129K
February 2017	$128K
January 2017	$128K
2016
December 2016	$127K
November 2016	$127K
October 2016	$127K
September 2016	$126K

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
2424 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$180,000	3	2	1,232	Recently Sold
2516 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$174,900	3	1	840	Off Market
2520 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$174,200	4	1	1,053	Off Market
2524 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$172,400	2	1	675	Off Market
2536 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$255,200	3	1	1,010	Off Market
2500 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$227,500	3	2	1,130	Off Market
2406 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$169,900	2	1	756	For Sale
2342 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$210,500	4	1.5	1,291	Off Market
2338 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$192,900	4	2	840	Off Market
2330 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$159,300	2	1	864	Off Market
2328 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$239,500	4	1	1,263	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2508 E 40th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1951

996 sqft

$215/sqft

Garage

About this House

4 bedroom Ranch home with 2 car detached garage. Home has so many new updates. Refinished hardwood floors. New bathroom with full tile bath surround. 3 large bedrooms on the main level. Lower level has a family room/TV room. Master suite to include a huge custom walk in closet with built in shelving and drawers. Large master bathroom with tile walk in shower with rain head shower and glass doors. Home is ready to move in and enjoy.

2508 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 996 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1951. It last sold for $125,000 on Jun 21, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $214,000, with a rent estimate of $1,632/month.

Home Details for 2508 E 40th 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: Hardwood

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9452 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 21, 2016 Source: DMMLS #514855	Sold	$125,000
Apr 18, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$139,000
Apr 8, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$139,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,862	$188,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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
4 Reviews

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

22 Homes For You
Buy: $136k - $658k

See Local Highlights

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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.

CK
Resident
5y ago
"There are many dog owners and many times they are walking their dogs. It is a dog friendly neighborhood. "
0
Flag
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. "
8
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Frequently asked questions about 2508 E 40th St

What is 2508 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2508 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $214,000.
What is the price history for 2508 E 40th St?
2508 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $125,000 in June 2016.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 2508 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2508 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2508 E 40th St?
The lot at 2508 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,453 sq ft).