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 2815 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2815 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $240,400 .

What is the price history for 2815 E 40th St?

2815 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $226,000 in January 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 2815 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2815 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2815 E 40th St?

The lot at 2815 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$240,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,088 sqft

2815 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,670/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 14, 2022 for $226,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$240K

Since last month

$2K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$300 (-0.1%)

Since last sale

$14K (+6%)

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 +53% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$240K
August 2026	$242K
July 2026	$242K
June 2026	$239K
May 2026	$242K
April 2026	$242K
March 2026	$241K
February 2026	$237K
January 2026	$236K
2025
December 2025	$237K
November 2025	$241K
October 2025	$240K
September 2025	$240K
August 2025	$241K
July 2025	$245K
June 2025	$246K
May 2025	$246K
April 2025	$244K
March 2025	$243K
February 2025	$239K
January 2025	$239K
2024
December 2024	$242K
November 2024	$243K
October 2024	$245K
September 2024	$244K
August 2024	$246K
July 2024	$247K
June 2024	$248K
May 2024	$249K
April 2024	$246K
March 2024	$242K
February 2024	$238K
January 2024	$238K
2023
December 2023	$238K
November 2023	$237K
October 2023	$239K
September 2023	$242K
August 2023	$242K
July 2023	$245K
June 2023	$245K
May 2023	$247K
April 2023	$246K
March 2023	$245K
February 2023	$241K
January 2023	$239K
2022
December 2022	$239K
November 2022	$240K
October 2022	$243K
September 2022	$242K
August 2022	$243K
July 2022	$240K
June 2022	$239K
May 2022	$236K
April 2022	$234K
March 2022	$231K
February 2022	$228K
January 2022	$227K
2021
December 2021	$217K
November 2021	$197K
October 2021	$198K
September 2021	$199K
August 2021	$200K
July 2021	$201K
June 2021	$200K
May 2021	$189K
April 2021	$186K
March 2021	$185K
February 2021	$181K
January 2021	$177K
2020
December 2020	$176K
November 2020	$176K
October 2020	$175K
September 2020	$173K
August 2020	$171K
July 2020	$170K
June 2020	$169K
May 2020	$167K
April 2020	$163K
March 2020	$160K
February 2020	$155K
January 2020	$156K
2019
December 2019	$152K
November 2019	$151K
October 2019	$155K
September 2019	$154K
August 2019	$158K
July 2019	$165K
June 2019	$175K
May 2019	$177K
April 2019	$178K
March 2019	$178K
February 2019	$178K
January 2019	$175K
2018
December 2018	$175K
November 2018	$174K
October 2018	$175K
September 2018	$175K
August 2018	$174K
July 2018	$174K
June 2018	$173K
May 2018	$173K
April 2018	$172K
March 2018	$170K
February 2018	$169K
January 2018	$169K
2017
December 2017	$170K
November 2017	$167K
October 2017	$165K
September 2017	$167K
August 2017	$166K
July 2017	$164K
June 2017	$163K
May 2017	$163K
April 2017	$162K
March 2017	$160K
February 2017	$159K
January 2017	$159K
2016
December 2016	$158K
November 2016	$158K
October 2016	$158K
September 2016	$157K

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
2821 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$236,500	3	1	1,088	Off Market
2901 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$239,400	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2905 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$224,900	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2909 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$213,300	2	1	1,138	Off Market
2915 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$230,800	2	2	1,059	Off Market
2919 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$233,700	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2809 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$168,300	3	1	924	Off Market
2805 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$246,700	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2801 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$240,100	3	3	1,088	Off Market
2725 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$220,900	3	2	912	Off Market
2721 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$190,900	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2715 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$212,100	3	1	1,071	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2815 E 40th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

1,088 sqft

$221/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Finished basementLarge living room

This home is cute and cozy. Three bedrooms, large living room area to relax in, formal dining room and an adorable eat-in kitchen. Refinished hardwood floors makes it extra homey. Outdoors features large 2 car garage and a fully fenced back yard. This home features newer appliances and a new roof, facia and gutters. Call today for your private showing! First time home buyers...invest in yourself! This is less than rent...STOP renting today!!

2815 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,088 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $226,000 on Jan 14, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $240,400, with a rent estimate of $1,751/month.

Home Details for 2815 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyMicrowave
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7500 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 14, 2022 Source: DMMLS #643004	Sold	$226,000
Dec 16, 2021 Source: DMMLS #643004	Pending	$220,000
Dec 14, 2021 Source: DMMLS #643004	Listed For Sale	$220,000
Jun 7, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$155,000
Jul 24, 2015 Source: DMMLS #455391	Sold	$131,000
Jun 4, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$134,900
Sep 30, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$87,000
Aug 30, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$94,900 Price decreased by 5%
Aug 13, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$100,000 Price decreased by 16%
Mar 30, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$119,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,582	$224,400

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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"There are many dog owners and many times they are walking their dogs. It is a dog friendly neighborhood. "
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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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Frequently asked questions about 2815 E 40th St

What is 2815 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2815 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $240,400.
What is the price history for 2815 E 40th St?
2815 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $226,000 in January 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 2815 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2815 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2815 E 40th St?
The lot at 2815 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).