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

2602 E 38th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,150 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$207,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 11, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,385/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$207,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 11, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,385/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,150 sqft

(on 0.27 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Cute three bedroom brick house with large fenced yard on a corner lot and close to bike trails. Two car detached garage with insulation and a wood-burning stove., perfect for working on all your projects or storing your toys. Updated bathrooms, beautiful original hardwood floors, mudroom/laundry room at the back door for convenience when you come home. Schedule your appointment today, this one won't last long.

2602 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,150 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1930. It last sold for $138,000 on Jun 4, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $207,000, with a rent estimate of $1,558/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Patio, Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2602 E 38th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: BrickFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930Year Updated: 1947
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price History for 2602 E 38th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/04/2018	$138,000	Sold	DMMLS #560550
Recording Date 06/04/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/14/2018	$138,000	Pending	Agent Provided

05/08/2018	$138,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/28/2005	$111,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/28/2005 Contract Date 09/15/2005 County Transfer Tax $178 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/06/2003	$99,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/06/2003 Contract Date 11/01/2002 County Transfer Tax $159 Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/12/2002	$98,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/12/2002 Contract Date 07/08/2002 County Transfer Tax $158 Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/12/1999	$86,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/12/1999 Contract Date 11/11/1999 County Transfer Tax $138 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,620
Assessment	$204,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2602 E 38th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2819 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$120,000	06/01/26	3	2	1,080

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $74,000
1 bd
1 ba
320 sqft
2616 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $181,000
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
2620 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $196,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,470 sqft
2624 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,300
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
2700 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $217,200
4 bd
2 ba
1,470 sqft
2706 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $253,100
4 bd
3 ba
1,470 sqft
2714 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $190,900
2 bd
1 ba
784 sqft
3734 E Sheridan Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $160,200
1 ba
784 sqft
3730 E Sheridan Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $177,100
2 bd
1 ba
784 sqft
2601 E 37th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $234,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,470 sqft
2701 E 37th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,454 sqft
2709 E 37th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $206,500
2 bd
2 ba
810 sqft
2715 E 37th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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

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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
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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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