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

2809 E 40th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,372 sqft

$242,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 10, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,608/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$242,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 10, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,608/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,372 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Description

Sheridan Park 2 story, walking distance to school and park. 3 good sized bedrooms with beautiful hardwood floors. 1 and a half baths. Large eat in kitchen. Oversized living room with partially finished basement. Deck out back to fenced in yard and 2 car detached garage. Minor Cosmetic updates to make this your own, priced to sell!! Come take a look!

2809 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,372 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $178,000 on Apr 28, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $242,400, with a rent estimate of $1,646/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2809 E 40th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7753 sqft

Price History for 2809 E 40th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/28/2021	$178,000	Sold	DMMLS #622184
Recording Date 04/28/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/01/2021	$179,900	Pending	Agent Provided

02/17/2021	$179,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,100 (-3%)
02/12/2021	$185,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/18/2016	$165,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/18/2016 Contract Date 07/14/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $263

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$4,422
Assessment	$260,400

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $238,000
5 bd
3 ba
1,449 sqft
2805 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $228,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,159 sqft
4028 Morton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $234,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,071 sqft
4029 Morton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $221,200
3 bd
2 ba
912 sqft
2715 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,500
3 bd
1 ba
924 sqft
2709 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
JUN 26, 2026
$218,000
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
2705 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $243,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,194 sqft
2815 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $237,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,116 sqft
2821 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,200
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,140 sqft
2901 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,100
2 bd
1 ba
1,212 sqft
2905 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,116 sqft
2909 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $267,200
5 bd
2 ba
2,100 sqft
2915 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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

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CK
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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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