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 2704 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2704 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $266,700 .

What is the price history for 2704 E 40th St?

2704 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $254,000 in November 2022.

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 2704 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2704 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2704 E 40th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2704 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$266,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,231 sqft

2704 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,845/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 28, 2022 for $254,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$267K

Since last month

$1K (-0.4%)

Since last year

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last sale

$13K (+5.2%)

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 +76% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$267K
August 2026	$268K
July 2026	$270K
June 2026	$266K
May 2026	$267K
April 2026	$268K
March 2026	$267K
February 2026	$263K
January 2026	$263K
2025
December 2025	$261K
November 2025	$271K
October 2025	$270K
September 2025	$270K
August 2025	$270K
July 2025	$274K
June 2025	$276K
May 2025	$277K
April 2025	$274K
March 2025	$272K
February 2025	$268K
January 2025	$269K
2024
December 2024	$269K
November 2024	$272K
October 2024	$271K
September 2024	$269K
August 2024	$270K
July 2024	$271K
June 2024	$277K
May 2024	$278K
April 2024	$278K
March 2024	$279K
February 2024	$275K
January 2024	$273K
2023
December 2023	$267K
November 2023	$267K
October 2023	$264K
September 2023	$263K
August 2023	$261K
July 2023	$264K
June 2023	$263K
May 2023	$265K
April 2023	$262K
March 2023	$261K
February 2023	$258K
January 2023	$255K
2022
December 2022	$255K
November 2022	$254K
October 2022	$250K
September 2022	$251K
August 2022	$217K
July 2022	$219K
June 2022	$221K
May 2022	$221K
April 2022	$214K
March 2022	$209K
February 2022	$203K
January 2022	$201K
2021
December 2021	$201K
November 2021	$201K
October 2021	$202K
September 2021	$202K
August 2021	$203K
July 2021	$203K
June 2021	$198K
May 2021	$190K
April 2021	$186K
March 2021	$185K
February 2021	$182K
January 2021	$179K
2020
December 2020	$178K
November 2020	$178K
October 2020	$177K
September 2020	$175K
August 2020	$176K
July 2020	$176K
June 2020	$176K
May 2020	$175K
April 2020	$173K
March 2020	$172K
February 2020	$171K
January 2020	$171K
2019
December 2019	$170K
November 2019	$166K
October 2019	$168K
September 2019	$168K
August 2019	$167K
July 2019	$166K
June 2019	$168K
May 2019	$166K
April 2019	$164K
March 2019	$163K
February 2019	$163K
January 2019	$160K
2018
December 2018	$160K
November 2018	$161K
October 2018	$162K
September 2018	$165K
August 2018	$167K
July 2018	$170K
June 2018	$169K
May 2018	$169K
April 2018	$167K
March 2018	$165K
February 2018	$164K
January 2018	$164K
2017
December 2017	$166K
November 2017	$164K
October 2017	$162K
September 2017	$163K
August 2017	$162K
July 2017	$159K
June 2017	$158K
May 2017	$159K
April 2017	$158K
March 2017	$157K
February 2017	$156K
January 2017	$155K
2016
December 2016	$154K
November 2016	$154K
October 2016	$154K
September 2016	$152K

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
2700 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$205,700	3	2	1,071	Off Market
2620 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$213,500	2	2	1,084	Off Market
2614 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$202,300	3	1	912	Off Market
2610 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$180,800	3	1	864	Off Market
2606 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$195,000	3	1	924	Off Market
2600 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$250,000	3	1	864	Recently Sold
2708 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$210,400	3	2	1,372	Off Market
2714 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$213,900	3	2	1,071	Off Market
2720 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$258,600	4	2	1,756	Off Market
2724 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$213,500	3	2	912	Off Market
2800 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$222,500	3	2	1,071	Off Market
2804 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$215,400	3	1	1,088	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2704 E 40th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1962

1,231 sqft

$217/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Modern pavilionStamped paver patioGranite counter topsGranite countertopsStainless steel appliances

Great home on quiet street of well maintained homes. The main level has a huge completely remoded eat-in kitchen w/wood laminate flooring. All kitchen appliances stay. There is also a formal dining room and large family room on the main level. The upper level features three bedrooms with exposed original hardwood floors and a remodeled full bath w/tile floors. The lower level has a second rec/family room area and a laundry area as well as a second remodeled 3/4 bath also w/tile floors. Neutral carpet throughout the rest of the home. Home has replacement vinyl windows. Updates in 2010 include: furnace, central air, roof, insulation and landscaping. Property has a large 24 x 30 garage.

2704 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,231 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1962. It last sold for $254,000 on Nov 28, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $266,700, with a rent estimate of $1,589/month.

Home Details for 2704 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, PantryWet Bar
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1962Year Updated: 2010
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
Nov 28, 2022 Source: DMMLS #659524	Sold	$254,000
Oct 23, 2022 Source: DMMLS #659524	Pending	$254,000
Sep 22, 2022 Source: DMMLS #659524	PendingToActive	$254,000
Sep 8, 2022 Source: DMMLS #659524	Pending	$254,000
Sep 5, 2022 Source: DMMLS #659524	Listed For Sale	$254,000
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Aug 7, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$145,000
Mar 22, 2015 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$150,000
Oct 26, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$133,000
Jul 29, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$133,000 Price decreased by 1%
Jun 18, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$134,000 Price decreased by 1%
Mar 18, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$135,000
Jun 13, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$116,500
Jul 22, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$109,500
Nov 12, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$15,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,772	$267,800

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

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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

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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 2704 E 40th St

What is 2704 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2704 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $266,700.
What is the price history for 2704 E 40th St?
2704 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $254,000 in November 2022.
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 2704 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2704 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2704 E 40th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2704 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.