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

2621 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,365 sqft

$223,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,493/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$223,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,493/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,365 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2621 E 40th St.
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

1,365 sqft

Price/Sqft

$164

Parking

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $223,800, with a rent estimate of $1,520/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 History for 2621 E 40th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/23/2012	$117,000	Sold	DMMLS #390935
Recording Date 03/23/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/15/2012	$118,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-1%)
10/13/2011	$119,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
10/07/2011	$124,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $13,000 (-9%)
01/17/2011	$137,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,100 (-2%)
10/23/2010	$140,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/18/2001	$104,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/18/2001 Contract Date 10/16/2001 County Transfer Tax $167 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	$3,614
Assessment	$214,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2621 E 40th St

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 homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $202,300
1,372 sqft
2701 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $229,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,071 sqft
2705 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,088 sqft
2709 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $216,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,071 sqft
2715 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $196,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,088 sqft
2721 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $222,300
3 bd
2 ba
912 sqft
2725 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,088 sqft
2615 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $207,100
3 bd
2 ba
912 sqft
2611 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $207,000
2 bd
2 ba
924 sqft
2607 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
FOR SALE
$254,000
3 bd
2 ba
864 sqft
2601 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,400
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
2600 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $200,000
3 bd
1 ba
924 sqft
2606 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

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Buy: $80k - $620k

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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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