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 2621 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2621 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $220,100 .

What is the price history for 2621 E 40th St?

2621 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $117,000 in March 2012.

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 2621 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2621 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2621 E 40th St?

The lot at 2621 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$220,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,365 sqft

2621 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,535/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 23, 2012 for $117,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$220K

Since last month

$2K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last sale

$104K (+88.5%)

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 +62% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$221K
August 2026	$222K
July 2026	$224K
June 2026	$223K
May 2026	$225K
April 2026	$225K
March 2026	$225K
February 2026	$220K
January 2026	$219K
2025
December 2025	$219K
November 2025	$223K
October 2025	$224K
September 2025	$222K
August 2025	$224K
July 2025	$227K
June 2025	$227K
May 2025	$229K
April 2025	$228K
March 2025	$225K
February 2025	$219K
January 2025	$219K
2024
December 2024	$220K
November 2024	$222K
October 2024	$224K
September 2024	$225K
August 2024	$225K
July 2024	$225K
June 2024	$225K
May 2024	$227K
April 2024	$225K
March 2024	$222K
February 2024	$216K
January 2024	$215K
2023
December 2023	$213K
November 2023	$212K
October 2023	$216K
September 2023	$216K
August 2023	$218K
July 2023	$214K
June 2023	$210K
May 2023	$212K
April 2023	$206K
March 2023	$201K
February 2023	$194K
January 2023	$191K
2022
December 2022	$191K
November 2022	$194K
October 2022	$200K
September 2022	$202K
August 2022	$202K
July 2022	$204K
June 2022	$206K
May 2022	$205K
April 2022	$198K
March 2022	$194K
February 2022	$188K
January 2022	$185K
2021
December 2021	$187K
November 2021	$188K
October 2021	$187K
September 2021	$188K
August 2021	$190K
July 2021	$190K
June 2021	$188K
May 2021	$184K
April 2021	$180K
March 2021	$179K
February 2021	$177K
January 2021	$175K
2020
December 2020	$174K
November 2020	$173K
October 2020	$172K
September 2020	$170K
August 2020	$166K
July 2020	$164K
June 2020	$163K
May 2020	$162K
April 2020	$155K
March 2020	$154K
February 2020	$151K
January 2020	$149K
2019
December 2019	$147K
November 2019	$146K
October 2019	$148K
September 2019	$147K
August 2019	$148K
July 2019	$152K
June 2019	$153K
May 2019	$154K
April 2019	$154K
March 2019	$156K
February 2019	$156K
January 2019	$155K
2018
December 2018	$154K
November 2018	$155K
October 2018	$154K
September 2018	$153K
August 2018	$154K
July 2018	$154K
June 2018	$156K
May 2018	$152K
April 2018	$150K
March 2018	$148K
February 2018	$147K
January 2018	$147K
2017
December 2017	$147K
November 2017	$142K
October 2017	$144K
September 2017	$145K
August 2017	$140K
July 2017	$147K
June 2017	$145K
May 2017	$144K
April 2017	$141K
March 2017	$140K
February 2017	$136K
January 2017	$139K
2016
December 2016	$142K
November 2016	$140K
October 2016	$137K
September 2016	$136K

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
3901 Glen Ellen Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$118,730	12/18/25	3	1	1,088
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/23/26	3	1	1,064

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
2701 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$199,400	Studio	-	1,372	Off Market
2705 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$227,000	3	2	1,071	Off Market
2709 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$212,200	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2715 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$212,100	3	1	1,071	Off Market
2721 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$190,900	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2725 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$220,900	3	2	912	Off Market
2615 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$223,400	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2611 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$203,900	3	2	912	Off Market
2607 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$204,600	2	2	924	Off Market
2601 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$250,000	3	2	864	For Sale
2600 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$250,000	3	1	864	Recently Sold
2606 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$195,000	3	1	924	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 1960

1,365 sqft

$161/sqft

Garage

About this House

Lovely and inviting split level home. Very well maintained. Vinyl siding offers minimal exterior maintenance. Enter the front door to an open and spacious living room joining the formal dining room. The large kitchen offers plenty of cabinets along with a built in oven and separate range top. All the appliances are included for your convenience. Upstairs you'll find 3 roomy bedrooms with hardwood floors. The full bath has been updated. The lower level contains a huge family room with plenty of space for hosting company. The utility room has lots of storage space and walks out to the backyard. The atrium door in the dining room leads out to a beautiful patio and landscaped yard. Nestled in the rear of the yard is an area for gardening. The 24x30 garage will hold not only your vehicles, but all the toys and extras, with room to spare. This immaculate home is located on a quiet street and ready for it's new owner!

2621 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,365 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $117,000 on Mar 23, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $220,100, with a rent estimate of $1,643/month.

Home Details for 2621 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 23, 2012 Source: DMMLS #390935	Sold	$117,000
Jan 15, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$118,900 Price decreased by 1%
Oct 13, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$119,900 Price decreased by 4%
Oct 7, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$124,900 Price decreased by 9%
Jan 17, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$137,900 Price decreased by 2%
Oct 23, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$140,000
Oct 18, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$104,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,614	$214,100

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
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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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Frequently asked questions about 2621 E 40th St

What is 2621 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2621 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $220,100.
What is the price history for 2621 E 40th St?
2621 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $117,000 in March 2012.
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 2621 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2621 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2621 E 40th St?
The lot at 2621 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).