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 2820 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2820 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $201,700 .

What is the price history for 2820 E 40th St?

2820 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $64,575 in May 2011.

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 2820 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2820 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2820 E 40th St?

The lot at 2820 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$201,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,071 sqft

2820 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,413/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 6, 2011 for $64,575

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$202K

Since last month

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$2K (-1%)

Since last sale

$138K (+213.1%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +50% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$202K
August 2026	$204K
July 2026	$206K
June 2026	$206K
May 2026	$209K
April 2026	$208K
March 2026	$207K
February 2026	$202K
January 2026	$201K
2025
December 2025	$201K
November 2025	$206K
October 2025	$207K
September 2025	$204K
August 2025	$206K
July 2025	$209K
June 2025	$208K
May 2025	$210K
April 2025	$210K
March 2025	$205K
February 2025	$200K
January 2025	$200K
2024
December 2024	$201K
November 2024	$203K
October 2024	$207K
September 2024	$208K
August 2024	$210K
July 2024	$210K
June 2024	$210K
May 2024	$211K
April 2024	$208K
March 2024	$204K
February 2024	$199K
January 2024	$196K
2023
December 2023	$196K
November 2023	$194K
October 2023	$199K
September 2023	$197K
August 2023	$200K
July 2023	$200K
June 2023	$197K
May 2023	$196K
April 2023	$190K
March 2023	$186K
February 2023	$182K
January 2023	$182K
2022
December 2022	$183K
November 2022	$185K
October 2022	$191K
September 2022	$193K
August 2022	$192K
July 2022	$193K
June 2022	$193K
May 2022	$193K
April 2022	$186K
March 2022	$181K
February 2022	$177K
January 2022	$175K
2021
December 2021	$177K
November 2021	$178K
October 2021	$179K
September 2021	$180K
August 2021	$182K
July 2021	$182K
June 2021	$183K
May 2021	$187K
April 2021	$183K
March 2021	$180K
February 2021	$177K
January 2021	$174K
2020
December 2020	$173K
November 2020	$172K
October 2020	$172K
September 2020	$170K
August 2020	$168K
July 2020	$167K
June 2020	$165K
May 2020	$164K
April 2020	$160K
March 2020	$157K
February 2020	$154K
January 2020	$152K
2019
December 2019	$152K
November 2019	$154K
October 2019	$154K
September 2019	$155K
August 2019	$154K
July 2019	$158K
June 2019	$158K
May 2019	$158K
April 2019	$160K
March 2019	$158K
February 2019	$157K
January 2019	$155K
2018
December 2018	$154K
November 2018	$152K
October 2018	$154K
September 2018	$152K
August 2018	$155K
July 2018	$156K
June 2018	$155K
May 2018	$151K
April 2018	$147K
March 2018	$145K
February 2018	$145K
January 2018	$145K
2017
December 2017	$148K
November 2017	$148K
October 2017	$146K
September 2017	$146K
August 2017	$142K
July 2017	$143K
June 2017	$139K
May 2017	$140K
April 2017	$139K
March 2017	$137K
February 2017	$135K
January 2017	$136K
2016
December 2016	$135K
November 2016	$135K
October 2016	$134K
September 2016	$135K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3901 Glen Ellen Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$118,730	12/18/25	3	1	1,088
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/23/26	3	1	1,064

Home facts updated by county records

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
2814 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$210,200	3	1	1,088	Off Market
2808 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$219,900	3	2	1,071	Off Market
2804 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$215,400	3	1	1,088	Off Market
2800 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$222,500	3	2	1,071	Off Market
2724 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$213,500	3	2	912	Off Market
2720 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$258,600	4	2	1,756	Off Market
2900 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$237,700	4	2	1,088	Off Market
2904 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$162,000	4	2	1,088	Recently Sold
2908 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$218,600	3	2	1,071	Off Market
2914 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$211,200	3	1	1,071	Off Market
2918 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$234,900	3	1.5	1,088	For Sale
2928 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$279,900	4	2.5	1,032	For Sale

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

1,071 sqft

$188/sqft

Garage

About this House

Very Clean 3 Bedroom, Upon Entry You Will Notice New Carpet And Fresh Paint Throughout. New Furnace & Ac. Move In And Enjoy. Easy Access To Freeways, Close To Park And Schools In Sheridan Park Neighborhood. Great Home For The Price. Don't Let This Great Family Home Get Away. This Is A Fannie Mae Homepath Property. Purchase This Home For As Little As 3% Down! Eligibility Restrictions Apply. This Property Is Approved For Homepath Mortgage Financing. This Property Is Approved For Homepath Renovation Mortgage Financing.

2820 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,071 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $64,575 on May 6, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $201,700, with a rent estimate of $1,641/month.

Home Details for 2820 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber 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: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960
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
Jul 15, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
May 6, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$64,575

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,688	$218,500

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
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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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"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 2820 E 40th St

What is 2820 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2820 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $201,700.
What is the price history for 2820 E 40th St?
2820 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $64,575 in May 2011.
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 2820 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2820 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2820 E 40th St?
The lot at 2820 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).