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 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2524 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $282,500 .

What is the price history for 2524 E 42nd St?

2524 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $247,500 in October 2021.

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 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2524 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2524 E 42nd St have a pool?

Yes, 2524 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$282,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,144 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

2524 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,900/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 12, 2021 for $247,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$283K

Since last month

$1K (-0.4%)

Since last year

$5K (+1.6%)

Since last sale

$35K (+14.2%)

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 +97% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$283K
August 2026	$282K
July 2026	$284K
June 2026	$284K
May 2026	$283K
April 2026	$282K
March 2026	$276K
February 2026	$273K
January 2026	$275K
2025
December 2025	$273K
November 2025	$278K
October 2025	$277K
September 2025	$278K
August 2025	$278K
July 2025	$279K
June 2025	$282K
May 2025	$282K
April 2025	$278K
March 2025	$276K
February 2025	$271K
January 2025	$272K
2024
December 2024	$279K
November 2024	$283K
October 2024	$285K
September 2024	$284K
August 2024	$284K
July 2024	$285K
June 2024	$282K
May 2024	$284K
April 2024	$276K
March 2024	$273K
February 2024	$269K
January 2024	$268K
2023
December 2023	$269K
November 2023	$268K
October 2023	$271K
September 2023	$271K
August 2023	$272K
July 2023	$270K
June 2023	$273K
May 2023	$273K
April 2023	$273K
March 2023	$274K
February 2023	$271K
January 2023	$267K
2022
December 2022	$268K
November 2022	$269K
October 2022	$273K
September 2022	$273K
August 2022	$272K
July 2022	$269K
June 2022	$269K
May 2022	$266K
April 2022	$264K
March 2022	$261K
February 2022	$257K
January 2022	$255K
2021
December 2021	$253K
November 2021	$250K
October 2021	$248K
September 2021	$250K
August 2021	$203K
July 2021	$206K
June 2021	$204K
May 2021	$202K
April 2021	$194K
March 2021	$191K
February 2021	$186K
January 2021	$186K
2020
December 2020	$185K
November 2020	$184K
October 2020	$184K
September 2020	$183K
August 2020	$179K
July 2020	$178K
June 2020	$175K
May 2020	$174K
April 2020	$170K
March 2020	$170K
February 2020	$171K
January 2020	$171K
2019
December 2019	$171K
November 2019	$169K
October 2019	$169K
September 2019	$170K
August 2019	$174K
July 2019	$175K
June 2019	$175K
May 2019	$175K
April 2019	$174K
March 2019	$172K
February 2019	$169K
January 2019	$167K
2018
December 2018	$166K
November 2018	$166K
October 2018	$166K
September 2018	$168K
August 2018	$169K
July 2018	$164K
June 2018	$161K
May 2018	$160K
April 2018	$159K
March 2018	$160K
February 2018	$159K
January 2018	$159K
2017
December 2017	$162K
November 2017	$161K
October 2017	$160K
September 2017	$161K
August 2017	$161K
July 2017	$154K
June 2017	$154K
May 2017	$154K
April 2017	$150K
March 2017	$150K
February 2017	$150K
January 2017	$145K
2016
December 2016	$147K
November 2016	$148K
October 2016	$147K
September 2016	$144K

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
1811 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.11	$258,200	3	2	1,326	Off Market
3310 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.09	$251,800	3	2	1,242	Off Market
3316 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.08	$226,200	3	2	1,020	Off Market
3322 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.07	$233,200	4	2	1,090	Off Market
3400 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.06	$226,700	3	2	981	Off Market
2512 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$138,400	1	1	672	Off Market
2508 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$210,200	3	1	931	Off Market
2504 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$199,900	3	1	855	Off Market
2500 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$194,200	3	2	855	Off Market
2420 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$201,700	3	2	855	Off Market
2416 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$196,800	2	2	931	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2524 E 42nd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1951

0.32 acre lot

1,144 sqft

$247/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2524 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA. 2524 E 42nd St is in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,144 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.32 acres and was built in 1951.

2524 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,144 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1951. It last sold for $247,500 on Oct 12, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $282,500, with a rent estimate of $1,689/month.

Home Details for 2524 E 42nd 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: MasonryPatio
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 12, 2021 Source: DMMLS #637031	Sold	$247,500
Nov 19, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$125,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,208	$274,600

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
4 Reviews

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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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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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Frequently asked questions about 2524 E 42nd St

What is 2524 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2524 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $282,500.
What is the price history for 2524 E 42nd St?
2524 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $247,500 in October 2021.
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 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2524 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2524 E 42nd St have a pool?
Yes, 2524 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has a pool.