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 2529 E 39th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2529 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA is $136,900 .

What is the price history for 2529 E 39th St?

2529 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $81,717 in December 2008.

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.

How big is the lot at 2529 E 39th St?

The lot at 2529 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$136,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
886 sqft

2529 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $960/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 30, 2008 for $81,717

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$137K

Since last month

$2K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$10K (-6.6%)

Since last sale

$55K (+67.5%)

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 +149% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$137K
August 2026	$136K
July 2026	$139K
June 2026	$141K
May 2026	$143K
April 2026	$141K
March 2026	$146K
February 2026	$140K
January 2026	$141K
2025
December 2025	$139K
November 2025	$143K
October 2025	$143K
September 2025	$144K
August 2025	$147K
July 2025	$148K
June 2025	$147K
May 2025	$148K
April 2025	$149K
March 2025	$144K
February 2025	$139K
January 2025	$137K
2024
December 2024	$139K
November 2024	$141K
October 2024	$146K
September 2024	$146K
August 2024	$143K
July 2024	$141K
June 2024	$144K
May 2024	$147K
April 2024	$147K
March 2024	$145K
February 2024	$141K
January 2024	$139K
2023
December 2023	$139K
November 2023	$137K
October 2023	$140K
September 2023	$137K
August 2023	$139K
July 2023	$141K
June 2023	$137K
May 2023	$137K
April 2023	$133K
March 2023	$128K
February 2023	$116K
January 2023	$111K
2022
December 2022	$110K
November 2022	$112K
October 2022	$118K
September 2022	$119K
August 2022	$117K
July 2022	$120K
June 2022	$121K
May 2022	$118K
April 2022	$110K
March 2022	$101K
February 2022	$88K
January 2022	$89K
2021
December 2021	$91K
November 2021	$95K
October 2021	$97K
September 2021	$101K
August 2021	$100K
July 2021	$101K
June 2021	$100K
May 2021	$100K
April 2021	$99K
March 2021	$90K
February 2021	$88K
January 2021	$88K
2020
December 2020	$91K
November 2020	$91K
October 2020	$82K
September 2020	$78K
August 2020	$84K
July 2020	$83K
June 2020	$79K
May 2020	$78K
April 2020	$82K
March 2020	$80K
February 2020	$85K
January 2020	$87K
2019
December 2019	$91K
November 2019	$90K
October 2019	$86K
September 2019	$83K
August 2019	$78K
July 2019	$84K
June 2019	$82K
May 2019	$79K
April 2019	$78K
March 2019	$77K
February 2019	$75K
January 2019	$75K
2018
December 2018	$77K
November 2018	$75K
October 2018	$72K
September 2018	$72K
August 2018	$78K
July 2018	$79K
June 2018	$71K
May 2018	$70K
April 2018	$68K
March 2018	$68K
February 2018	$70K
January 2018	$72K
2017
December 2017	$75K
November 2017	$73K
October 2017	$72K
September 2017	$72K
August 2017	$72K
July 2017	$65K
June 2017	$61K
May 2017	$56K
April 2017	$55K
March 2017	$53K
February 2017	$54K
January 2017	$54K
2016
December 2016	$58K
November 2016	$60K
October 2016	$59K
September 2016	$55K

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	0.20	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
2525 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$105,400	2	1	744	Off Market
2521 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$190,900	3	2	1,057	Off Market
2517 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$161,200	2	1	1,272	Off Market
2513 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$184,600	3	1	1,008	Off Market
2417 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$162,400	2	1	834	Off Market
2415 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$190,300	3	2	968	Off Market
3901 E Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$212,400	2	1	1,216	Off Market
2538 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$153,800	2	1	816	Off Market
2532 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$181,000	4	2	1,550	Off Market
2528 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$192,700	3	1	840	Off Market
2524 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$168,100	3	1	792	Off Market
2516 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$200,600	2	1	1,476	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 1924

886 sqft

$155/sqft

About this House

Affordable Living!! Excellent Starter, Investment Property Or Great For Someone That Needs Everything On The First Floor. 2+ Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Open Front Porch Newer Counter Tops, Updated Bathroom, The Main Floor Has A Large Kitchen With Plenty Of White Cabinets, A Bedroom, A Room That Could Be Used For A Computer Room, Large Living Room, And A Mudroom On The Back Of The House Has Laundry And Mechanicals. The Attic Is Finished Could Be Used As The 2nd & 3rd Bedrooms. Newer Exterior Paint. Newer Roof And Furnace. New Hwh. Wide Driveway Has Plenty Of Room For Vehicles Or Camper. Nice Shed For Storage. Fenced Yard. 1st Time Home Buyer's Do Not Forget The $8,000 Tax Credit. Why Rent When You Can Own A Cute, Clean And Ready To Move In Home Today. Call For Your Tour Today. Assessor Sq Ft Is Wrong, Appraisal States Sq Ft Is 1062.

2529 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 886 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1924. It last sold for $81,717 on Dec 30, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $136,900, with a rent estimate of $1,308/month.

Home Details for 2529 E 39th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details AtticNumber of Rooms: 4

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: MasonryPatio

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1924
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 30, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$81,717
Dec 26, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$39,900
Dec 4, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$66,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,938	$111,100

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
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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 2529 E 39th St

What is 2529 E 39th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2529 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA is $136,900.
What is the price history for 2529 E 39th St?
2529 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $81,717 in December 2008.
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.
How big is the lot at 2529 E 39th St?
The lot at 2529 E 39th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).