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 2524 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2524 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $172,400 .

What is the price history for 2524 E 40th St?

2524 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $129,900 in March 2020.

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 2524 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2524 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2524 E 40th St?

The lot at 2524 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,300 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$172,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
675 sqft

2524 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,189/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 23, 2020 for $129,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$172K

Since last month

$300 (+0.2%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last sale

$43K (+32.9%)

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 +95% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$173K
August 2026	$172K
July 2026	$172K
June 2026	$172K
May 2026	$173K
April 2026	$174K
March 2026	$173K
February 2026	$170K
January 2026	$170K
2025
December 2025	$170K
November 2025	$174K
October 2025	$175K
September 2025	$173K
August 2025	$174K
July 2025	$176K
June 2025	$175K
May 2025	$175K
April 2025	$175K
March 2025	$172K
February 2025	$169K
January 2025	$169K
2024
December 2024	$169K
November 2024	$170K
October 2024	$174K
September 2024	$173K
August 2024	$172K
July 2024	$173K
June 2024	$174K
May 2024	$175K
April 2024	$174K
March 2024	$171K
February 2024	$168K
January 2024	$167K
2023
December 2023	$167K
November 2023	$167K
October 2023	$169K
September 2023	$169K
August 2023	$169K
July 2023	$170K
June 2023	$167K
May 2023	$166K
April 2023	$162K
March 2023	$158K
February 2023	$154K
January 2023	$153K
2022
December 2022	$154K
November 2022	$155K
October 2022	$159K
September 2022	$161K
August 2022	$159K
July 2022	$158K
June 2022	$158K
May 2022	$158K
April 2022	$153K
March 2022	$151K
February 2022	$149K
January 2022	$148K
2021
December 2021	$149K
November 2021	$151K
October 2021	$151K
September 2021	$150K
August 2021	$151K
July 2021	$151K
June 2021	$148K
May 2021	$146K
April 2021	$144K
March 2021	$143K
February 2021	$141K
January 2021	$137K
2020
December 2020	$135K
November 2020	$135K
October 2020	$134K
September 2020	$134K
August 2020	$133K
July 2020	$133K
June 2020	$133K
May 2020	$131K
April 2020	$131K
March 2020	$130K
February 2020	$128K
January 2020	$126K
2019
December 2019	$114K
November 2019	$113K
October 2019	$115K
September 2019	$115K
August 2019	$115K
July 2019	$115K
June 2019	$117K
May 2019	$114K
April 2019	$113K
March 2019	$114K
February 2019	$114K
January 2019	$112K
2018
December 2018	$110K
November 2018	$109K
October 2018	$110K
September 2018	$106K
August 2018	$107K
July 2018	$101K
June 2018	$99K
May 2018	$99K
April 2018	$96K
March 2018	$96K
February 2018	$97K
January 2018	$97K
2017
December 2017	$99K
November 2017	$99K
October 2017	$98K
September 2017	$96K
August 2017	$94K
July 2017	$98K
June 2017	$98K
May 2017	$98K
April 2017	$96K
March 2017	$92K
February 2017	$92K
January 2017	$92K
2016
December 2016	$93K
November 2016	$91K
October 2016	$90K
September 2016	$89K

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	0.24	Single-Family Home	$108,500	11/10/25	2	1	700

Home facts updated by county records

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
2536 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$253,700	3	1	1,010	Off Market
2515 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$147,800	2	1	996	Off Market
2525 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$172,600	2	1	824	Off Market
2425 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$180,200	2	1	844	Off Market
2501 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$243,700	3	1	1,189	Off Market
2520 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$172,900	4	1	1,053	Off Market
2516 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$172,900	3	1	840	Off Market
2424 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$180,000	3	2	1,232	Recently Sold
2508 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$214,900	4	2	996	Off Market
2500 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$226,100	3	2	1,130	Off Market
2406 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$169,900	2	1	756	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1956

675 sqft

$255/sqft

Garage

About this House

Move in ready! 1175 total finished SF. 2 beds, family room, kitchen and a full bathroom on main floor with a family / rec room in finished lower level. New carpet, New roof July 2019, Bath remodel 2017, New siding 2014, Windows 2010, new deck 2017. Gutter guards on both house and garage, fully fenced yard, attached awning for the deck, redone landscaping ready to plant.

2524 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 675 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1956. It last sold for $129,900 on Mar 23, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $172,400, with a rent estimate of $1,087/month.

Home Details for 2524 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 23, 2020 Source: DMMLS #597152	Sold	$129,900
Feb 20, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$129,900
Jan 9, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$129,900
Jul 30, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$84,500
Dec 17, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$64,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,602	$158,600

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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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 2524 E 40th St

What is 2524 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2524 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $172,400.
What is the price history for 2524 E 40th St?
2524 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $129,900 in March 2020.
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 2524 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2524 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2524 E 40th St?
The lot at 2524 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,300 sq ft).