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

2601 E 38th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
1 Bath
838 sqft

$221,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,484/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$221,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,484/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

838 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1960

Living Area

838 sqft

Price/Sqft

$264

Parking

Garage

Description

With over 1400 ft.Â² finished this three bedroom one bathroom ranch is ready to go. Fully updated with brand new appliances, Refinished hardwood floors throughout. The finish square footage in the basement was professionally done this home is move in turn key ready.

2601 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 838 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $181,000 on Dec 10, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $221,600, with a rent estimate of $1,387/month.

Home Details for 2601 E 38th Ct

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: Hardwood, Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 2018
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9365 sqft

Price History for 2601 E 38th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/10/2021	$181,000	Sold	DMMLS #640634
Recording Date 12/10/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/01/2021	$179,900	Pending	DMMLS #640634

10/28/2021	$179,900	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #640634

07/05/2018	$157,500	Sold	DMMLS #561181
Recording Date 07/05/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/31/2018	$159,900	Pending	Agent Provided

05/23/2018	$159,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,100 (-3%)
05/16/2018	$165,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/17/2018	$92,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/17/2018 Contract Date 04/10/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/09/2018	$110,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,900 (-7%)
11/07/2017	$117,900	Pending	Agent Provided

11/04/2017	$117,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,600 (-4%)
10/06/2017	$122,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
09/15/2017	$127,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/08/2013	$106,500	Sold	DMMLS #408739
Recording Date 03/08/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/28/2012	$116,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $8,000 (-6%)
04/07/2012	$124,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/12/1999	$86,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/12/1999 Contract Date 11/03/1999 County Transfer Tax $138 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	$3,980
Assessment	$224,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2601 E 38th Ct

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2404 E 37th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$182,000	05/15/26	3	1	840
2800 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$224,000	11/03/25	3	1	840

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $215,100
3 bd
2 ba
838 sqft
2600 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $180,600
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
2606 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,700
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
2610 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
APR 15, 2026
$215,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,254 sqft
2614 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Revolution
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,300
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
2620 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $234,700
4 bd
2 ba
924 sqft
2700 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,400
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
2607 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $193,200
3 bd
1 ba
924 sqft
2611 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $172,800
2 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
2615 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,000
3 bd
1 ba
924 sqft
2621 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,100
3 bd
1 ba
918 sqft
2701 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $206,800
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
2705 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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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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BW
Resident
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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