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

2517 E 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,272 sqft

$163,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,117/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$163,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,117/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,272 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Here is a great Sheridan Park Four Mile area ranch home with updated siding and a huge two car garage plus enjoy the great fenced rear yard! This home will let the owner qualify for the first time home buyers tax credit! Contract terms are 5% down, 8% interest and you pick either a 30 year term with 5 year balloon or 20 year fixed term no balloon. Or rent to own $1,000 monthly with $300 monthly going towards buyers nonrefundable down payment for 1st 36 months or rent for only $850 monthly. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in Iowa.

2517 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,272 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1950. It last sold for $120,000 on Jan 5, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $163,900, with a rent estimate of $1,617/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 2517 E 39th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price History for 2517 E 39th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/05/2023	$120,000	Sold	DMMLS #662106
Recording Date 01/05/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/04/2022	$125,000	Pending	DMMLS #662106

11/11/2022	$125,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #662106
Price Change $7,500 (-6%)
10/16/2022	$132,500	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #662106

10/05/2012	$100,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/05/2012 Contract Date 09/17/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $159
04/27/2009	$99,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/27/2009 Contract Date 04/21/2009 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/07/2009	$99,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/03/2009	$49,500	Sold	DMMLS #340794
Recording Date 03/03/2009 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/17/2008	$118,843	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/17/2008 Contract Date 12/11/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/12/2001	$69,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/12/2001 Contract Date 02/07/2001 County Transfer Tax $111 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	$2,876
Assessment	$145,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2517 E 39th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2314 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $185,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
2513 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,800
2 bd
1 ba
834 sqft
2417 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,200
3 bd
2 ba
968 sqft
2415 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,100
2 bd
2 ba
908 sqft
2413 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $202,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,723 sqft
2401 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $122,100
2 bd
1 ba
852 sqft
2343 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $193,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,057 sqft
2521 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $111,100
2 bd
1 ba
744 sqft
2525 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $140,800
2 bd
1 ba
886 sqft
2529 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,216 sqft
3901 E Sheridan Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,700
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
2538 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,550 sqft
2532 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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

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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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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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