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 2705 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2705 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $227,000 .

What is the price history for 2705 E 40th St?

2705 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $175,000 in April 2020.

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 2705 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2705 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2705 E 40th St?

The lot at 2705 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$227,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,071 sqft

2705 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,581/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 20, 2020 for $175,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$227K

Since last month

$900 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.9%)

Since last sale

$53K (+30.2%)

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 +91% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$228K
August 2026	$229K
July 2026	$230K
2025
October 2025	$225K
September 2025	$224K
August 2025	$225K
July 2025	$229K
2024
July 2024	$211K
June 2024	$212K
May 2024	$213K
April 2024	$213K
March 2024	$213K
February 2024	$213K
January 2024	$213K
2023
December 2023	$214K
November 2023	$215K
October 2023	$215K
September 2023	$216K
August 2023	$216K
July 2023	$225K
June 2023	$222K
May 2023	$221K
April 2023	$216K
March 2023	$212K
February 2023	$207K
January 2023	$205K
2022
December 2022	$206K
November 2022	$206K
October 2022	$210K
September 2022	$213K
August 2022	$211K
July 2022	$211K
June 2022	$213K
May 2022	$212K
April 2022	$207K
March 2022	$204K
February 2022	$200K
January 2022	$197K
2021
December 2021	$198K
November 2021	$203K
October 2021	$203K
September 2021	$202K
August 2021	$202K
July 2021	$201K
June 2021	$198K
May 2021	$196K
April 2021	$193K
March 2021	$191K
February 2021	$188K
January 2021	$183K
2020
December 2020	$180K
November 2020	$181K
October 2020	$179K
September 2020	$178K
August 2020	$178K
July 2020	$179K
June 2020	$178K
May 2020	$176K
April 2020	$175K
March 2020	$169K
February 2020	$154K
January 2020	$153K
2019
December 2019	$152K
November 2019	$150K
October 2019	$150K
September 2019	$150K
August 2019	$148K
July 2019	$148K
June 2019	$145K
May 2019	$141K
April 2019	$136K
March 2019	$136K
February 2019	$136K
January 2019	$134K
2018
December 2018	$133K
November 2018	$132K
October 2018	$134K
September 2018	$133K
August 2018	$133K
July 2018	$133K
June 2018	$132K
May 2018	$132K
April 2018	$131K
March 2018	$130K
February 2018	$129K
January 2018	$129K
2017
December 2017	$130K
November 2017	$127K
October 2017	$126K
September 2017	$127K
August 2017	$126K
July 2017	$125K
June 2017	$124K
May 2017	$124K
April 2017	$123K
March 2017	$122K
February 2017	$121K
January 2017	$121K
2016
December 2016	$120K
November 2016	$120K
October 2016	$120K
September 2016	$119K

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
2709 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$212,200	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2715 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$212,100	3	1	1,071	Off Market
2721 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$190,900	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2725 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$220,900	3	2	912	Off Market
2801 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$240,100	3	3	1,088	Off Market
2805 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$246,700	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2701 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$199,400	Studio	-	1,372	Off Market
2621 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$220,100	3	1	1,365	Off Market
2615 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$223,400	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2611 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$203,900	3	2	912	Off Market
2607 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$204,600	2	2	924	Off Market
2601 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$250,000	3	2	864	For Sale

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2705 E 40th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

1,071 sqft

$212/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Large backyardBrand new windowsNewer roofCharming ranch homeExtra green spaceLots of storage

You have to see this home to appreciate all the updates! When you walk into the home, this first thing you'll notice is the beautiful hardwood floors, new windows, fresh paint, new blinds and stainless steel appliances. Looking in the living room, you will see the exquisite exposed veneer stone. You will be amazed at the openness of the kitchen and the granite counter tops. With three large rooms and a partial finished basement you won't want for space. Don't forget the the daylight windows and walkout into your large fully fenced in yard. If that's not enough, the 2 car garage is a dream for anyone who loves to spend time there. It's fully insulated and heated with a 220v power hookup. This space is great to work in or whatever else you want to do all year around. Call now to see this one before it's gone! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

2705 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,071 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $175,000 on Apr 20, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $227,000, with a rent estimate of $1,637/month.

Home Details for 2705 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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 2020
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
Apr 20, 2020 Source: DMMLS #601007	Sold	$175,000
Mar 17, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$170,000
Mar 12, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$170,000
Apr 27, 2016 Source: DMMLS #508890	Sold	$117,500
Apr 19, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$125,000
Feb 22, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$125,000 Price decreased by 4%
Jan 19, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$130,000 Price decreased by 4%
Dec 15, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$135,000 Price increased by 0%
Oct 12, 2015 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$134,900
Nov 2, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$125,000
Oct 8, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$125,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,048	$239,500

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
4 Reviews

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

28 Homes For You
Buy: $130k - $658k

See Local Highlights

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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.

CK
Resident
5y ago
"There are many dog owners and many times they are walking their dogs. It is a dog friendly neighborhood. "
0
Flag
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. "
8
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Frequently asked questions about 2705 E 40th St

What is 2705 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2705 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $227,000.
What is the price history for 2705 E 40th St?
2705 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $175,000 in April 2020.
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 2705 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2705 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2705 E 40th St?
The lot at 2705 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).