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

2815 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,088 sqft

$240,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,602/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$240,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,602/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,088 sqft

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

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1960

Living Area

1,088 sqft

Price/Sqft

$221

Parking

Garage

Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $240,300, with a rent estimate of $1,585/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 History for 2815 E 40th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/14/2022	$226,000	Sold	DMMLS #643004
Recording Date 01/14/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/16/2021	$220,000	Pending	DMMLS #643004

12/14/2021	$220,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #643004

06/07/2016	$155,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/07/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/24/2015	$131,000	Sold	DMMLS #455391
Recording Date 07/24/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/04/2015	$134,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/30/2011	$87,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/30/2011 Contract Date 09/29/2011 County Transfer Tax $139 Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/30/2011	$94,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,100 (-5%)
08/13/2011	$100,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $19,000 (-16%)
03/30/2011	$119,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$3,582
Assessment	$224,400

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $239,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,088 sqft
2821 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,088 sqft
2901 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $228,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,088 sqft
2905 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $217,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,138 sqft
2909 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,200
2 bd
2 ba
1,059 sqft
2915 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $235,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,088 sqft
2919 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,600
3 bd
1 ba
924 sqft
2809 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,088 sqft
2805 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,500
3 bd
3 ba
1,088 sqft
2801 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,500
3 bd
2 ba
912 sqft
2725 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,088 sqft
2721 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,071 sqft
2715 E 40th St,
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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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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