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 2538 E 41st St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2538 E 41st St in Des Moines, IA is $219,000 .

What is the price history for 2538 E 41st St?

2538 E 41st St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $142,000 in July 2018.

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 2538 E 41st St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2538 E 41st St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2538 E 41st St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2538 E 41st St in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$219,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,058 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

2538 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,489/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 27, 2018 for $142,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$219K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$5K (-2.3%)

Since last sale

$77K (+54.2%)

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 +82% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$219K
August 2026	$219K
July 2026	$220K
June 2026	$219K
May 2026	$222K
April 2026	$221K
March 2026	$220K
February 2026	$215K
January 2026	$215K
2025
December 2025	$215K
November 2025	$219K
October 2025	$221K
September 2025	$223K
August 2025	$224K
July 2025	$226K
June 2025	$226K
May 2025	$227K
April 2025	$227K
March 2025	$222K
February 2025	$218K
January 2025	$217K
2024
December 2024	$218K
November 2024	$221K
October 2024	$222K
September 2024	$223K
August 2024	$223K
July 2024	$224K
June 2024	$224K
May 2024	$225K
April 2024	$223K
March 2024	$219K
February 2024	$213K
January 2024	$212K
2023
December 2023	$212K
November 2023	$210K
October 2023	$213K
September 2023	$213K
August 2023	$215K
July 2023	$210K
June 2023	$208K
May 2023	$215K
April 2023	$209K
March 2023	$204K
February 2023	$199K
January 2023	$198K
2022
December 2022	$198K
November 2022	$201K
October 2022	$206K
September 2022	$207K
August 2022	$206K
July 2022	$207K
June 2022	$209K
May 2022	$209K
April 2022	$202K
March 2022	$197K
February 2022	$190K
January 2022	$188K
2021
December 2021	$190K
November 2021	$190K
October 2021	$189K
September 2021	$189K
August 2021	$189K
July 2021	$188K
June 2021	$180K
May 2021	$168K
April 2021	$165K
March 2021	$164K
February 2021	$162K
January 2021	$157K
2020
December 2020	$155K
November 2020	$155K
October 2020	$154K
September 2020	$155K
August 2020	$152K
July 2020	$153K
June 2020	$150K
May 2020	$151K
April 2020	$149K
March 2020	$149K
February 2020	$147K
January 2020	$148K
2019
December 2019	$147K
November 2019	$148K
October 2019	$146K
September 2019	$146K
August 2019	$147K
July 2019	$146K
June 2019	$145K
May 2019	$145K
April 2019	$145K
March 2019	$146K
February 2019	$146K
January 2019	$144K
2018
December 2018	$142K
November 2018	$142K
October 2018	$143K
September 2018	$143K
August 2018	$143K
July 2018	$142K
June 2018	$143K
May 2018	$135K
April 2018	$135K
March 2018	$133K
February 2018	$132K
January 2018	$131K
2017
December 2017	$133K
November 2017	$131K
October 2017	$129K
September 2017	$130K
August 2017	$130K
July 2017	$128K
June 2017	$127K
May 2017	$127K
April 2017	$127K
March 2017	$126K
February 2017	$125K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$125K
November 2016	$124K
October 2016	$123K
September 2016	$120K

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
4101 E Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$187,000	3	1	840	Off Market
2511 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$144,000	2	1	848	Off Market
2521 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$175,200	2	1	1,199	Off Market
2509 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$167,100	2	1	1,244	Off Market
2507 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$199,200	2	1	1,340	Off Market
2512 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$125,500	2	1	792	Off Market
2524 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$229,800	4	1.5	1,163	Off Market
2516 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$143,400	2	1	1,028	Off Market
2508 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$169,000	2	1	624	Off Market
2500 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$135,000	1	2	1,016	Off Market
2454 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$149,200	2	1	790	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2538 E 41st St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1963

0.29 acre lot

1,058 sqft

$207/sqft

About this House

Welcome Home!. Nearly everything has been updated so you can enjoy your time with friends and family and not working on your house. Updates include newer roof, windows, plumbing, electric, water heater, and much more. This home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms! You'll love cooking in the updated modern kitchen featuring newer appliances. The unfinished basement can double your living space offering endless options to be finished as you desire. All this for such an affordable price is a deal you won't want to miss.

2538 E 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,058 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1963. It last sold for $142,000 on Jul 27, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $219,000, with a rent estimate of $1,709/month.

Home Details for 2538 E 41st 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
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1963Year Updated: 2014
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 27, 2018 Source: DMMLS #562212	Sold	$142,000
Jun 16, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$142,500
May 31, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$142,500
Sep 30, 2016 Source: DMMLS #522871	Sold	$123,000
Sep 12, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$129,500
Jul 30, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$129,500
Feb 10, 2014 Source: DMMLS #420445	Sold	$39,900
Jun 27, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$49,900
Jan 6, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$62,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,600	$203,500

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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"There are many dog owners and many times they are walking their dogs. It is a dog friendly neighborhood. "
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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 2538 E 41st St

What is 2538 E 41st St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2538 E 41st St in Des Moines, IA is $219,000.
What is the price history for 2538 E 41st St?
2538 E 41st St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $142,000 in July 2018.
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 2538 E 41st St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2538 E 41st St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2538 E 41st St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2538 E 41st St in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.