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

2820 E 38th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,123 sqft

$236,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,595/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$236,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,595/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,123 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2820 E 38th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1962

Living Area

1,123 sqft

Price/Sqft

$211

Parking

Garage

About this House

This 4 bedroom Brick 1 1/2 Story could be your new home! Spacious eat-in oak kitchen with some roll-outs. All appliances stay. Large living room, updated bath on main level, 1/2 bath on upper level. Newer windows and seamless guttering. New 90+ furnace and power humidifier fall of 2011. Security system. Lower level with egress window, insulated and studded for finish. Close to bus line.

2820 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,123 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1962. It last sold for $213,500 on Apr 11, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $236,500, with a rent estimate of $1,662/month.

Home Details for 2820 E 38th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price History for 2820 E 38th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/11/2023	$213,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/11/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/09/2022	$199,900	Sold	DMMLS #660859
Recording Date 12/09/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/04/2022	$199,900	Pending	DMMLS #660859

10/17/2022	$199,900	PriceChange	DMMLS #660859
Price Change $5,100 (-2%)
10/12/2022	$205,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #660859
Price Change $10,000 (-5%)
09/26/2022	$215,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #660859

12/16/2015	$122,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/16/2015 Contract Date 12/11/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $194
11/26/2013	$81,821	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/26/2013 Contract Date 11/14/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/12/2012	$104,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/12/2012	$104,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/21/2003	$116,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/21/2003 Contract Date 09/25/2003 County Transfer Tax $186 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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	$3,948
Assessment	$223,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2820 E 38th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2819 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$120,000	06/01/26	3	2	1,080

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $169,600
3 bd
2 ba
975 sqft
2824 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,300
3 bd
1 ba
858 sqft
2828 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $188,500
2 bd
1 ba
918 sqft
2832 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $205,800
3 bd
2 ba
816 sqft
2900 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET
Est. $145,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,102 sqft
2904 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,200
3 bd
2 ba
912 sqft
2910 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $144,800
3 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
2816 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $137,400
3 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
2812 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $253,100
4 bd
3 ba
1,470 sqft
2714 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,200
4 bd
2 ba
1,470 sqft
2706 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,300
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
2700 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

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Buy: $80k - $620k

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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
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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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