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 2620 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2620 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $213,500 .

What is the price history for 2620 E 40th St?

2620 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $172,000 in October 2021.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 2620 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2620 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2620 E 40th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2620 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$213,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,084 sqft

2620 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,492/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 22, 2021 for $172,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$214K

Since last month

$900 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$0 (0%)

Since last sale

$42K (+24.6%)

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 +69% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$214K
August 2026	$215K
July 2026	$215K
June 2026	$214K
May 2026	$216K
April 2026	$217K
March 2026	$215K
February 2026	$212K
January 2026	$212K
2025
December 2025	$212K
November 2025	$215K
October 2025	$215K
September 2025	$214K
August 2025	$216K
July 2025	$217K
June 2025	$218K
May 2025	$219K
April 2025	$218K
March 2025	$216K
February 2025	$212K
January 2025	$212K
2024
December 2024	$212K
November 2024	$214K
October 2024	$217K
September 2024	$216K
August 2024	$217K
July 2024	$218K
June 2024	$217K
May 2024	$219K
April 2024	$217K
March 2024	$213K
February 2024	$209K
January 2024	$207K
2023
December 2023	$209K
November 2023	$208K
October 2023	$210K
September 2023	$209K
August 2023	$210K
July 2023	$209K
June 2023	$204K
May 2023	$199K
April 2023	$192K
March 2023	$190K
February 2023	$188K
January 2023	$185K
2022
December 2022	$186K
November 2022	$187K
October 2022	$189K
September 2022	$189K
August 2022	$188K
July 2022	$187K
June 2022	$186K
May 2022	$184K
April 2022	$183K
March 2022	$181K
February 2022	$178K
January 2022	$177K
2021
December 2021	$175K
November 2021	$173K
October 2021	$172K
September 2021	$180K
August 2021	$182K
July 2021	$183K
June 2021	$183K
May 2021	$184K
April 2021	$183K
March 2021	$182K
February 2021	$179K
January 2021	$177K
2020
December 2020	$175K
November 2020	$173K
October 2020	$172K
September 2020	$171K
August 2020	$169K
July 2020	$168K
June 2020	$166K
May 2020	$156K
April 2020	$147K
March 2020	$142K
February 2020	$140K
January 2020	$141K
2019
December 2019	$141K
November 2019	$140K
October 2019	$139K
September 2019	$139K
August 2019	$140K
July 2019	$139K
June 2019	$140K
May 2019	$139K
April 2019	$139K
March 2019	$139K
February 2019	$139K
January 2019	$137K
2018
December 2018	$136K
November 2018	$135K
October 2018	$136K
September 2018	$136K
August 2018	$136K
July 2018	$136K
June 2018	$135K
May 2018	$135K
April 2018	$133K
March 2018	$132K
February 2018	$131K
January 2018	$131K
2017
December 2017	$133K
November 2017	$131K
October 2017	$130K
September 2017	$130K
August 2017	$129K
July 2017	$128K
June 2017	$128K
May 2017	$128K
April 2017	$127K
March 2017	$128K
February 2017	$128K
January 2017	$128K
2016
December 2016	$127K
November 2016	$127K
October 2016	$130K
September 2016	$127K

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
2614 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$202,300	3	1	912	Off Market
2610 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$180,800	3	1	864	Off Market
2606 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$195,000	3	1	924	Off Market
2600 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$250,000	3	1	864	Recently Sold
2601 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$250,000	3	2	864	For Sale
2607 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$204,600	2	2	924	Off Market
2700 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$205,700	3	2	1,071	Off Market
2704 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$266,700	3	2	1,231	Off Market
2708 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$210,400	3	2	1,372	Off Market
2714 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$213,900	3	2	1,071	Off Market
2720 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$258,600	4	2	1,756	Off Market
2724 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$213,500	3	2	912	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2620 E 40th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

1,084 sqft

$197/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Fenced in yardOpen kitchen

This northeast side ranch checks a LOT of boxes: roof replaced in 2016; nice looking laminate throughout; very attractive kitchen updates; HUGE master bedroom; 1 car detached garage plus off-street parking for two more cars; separate shed in the totally fenced in yard; 3 season porch; full bath on main level with newly installed shower and 2nd full bath area in lower level, plus huge finished family room.

2620 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,084 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $172,000 on Oct 22, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $213,500, with a rent estimate of $1,458/month.

Home Details for 2620 E 40th 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
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 22, 2021 Source: DMMLS #637002	Sold	$172,000
Sep 13, 2021 Source: DMMLS #637002	Pending	$180,000
Apr 14, 2017 Source: DMMLS #532448	Sold	$127,000
Feb 20, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$130,000
Feb 14, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$130,000
Jul 1, 2013 Source: DMMLS #414960	Sold	$102,000
May 8, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$104,000 Price decreased by 5%
Apr 2, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$110,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,028	$226,700

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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
8y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

28 Homes For You
Buy: $130k - $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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"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 2620 E 40th St

What is 2620 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2620 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $213,500.
What is the price history for 2620 E 40th St?
2620 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $172,000 in October 2021.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 2620 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2620 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2620 E 40th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2620 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.