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

2821 E 40th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,116 sqft

$238,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$238,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,116 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1961

Living Area

1,116 sqft

Price/Sqft

$213

Parking

Garage

About this House

Conveniently located in Sheridan Park and just one block away from Studebaker Elementary and Hoyt Middle School, this 3 bedroom ranch offers a bright living room with a bay window that flows directly to the dining room that accommodates a table for 6 with ease. The spacious kitchen has oak cabinets, newer Jenn air stove and wall oven. In the master bedroom you will find a ensuite 1/2 bath. Under all the carpet is hardwood flooring that has not been exposed for 51+ years. 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom finish off the first floor features. The finished basement has brand new carpet and offers a family room, dry bar, 4th non conforming bedroom, laundry and storage room. Outside there is a covered patio in the fenced back yard. Gorgeous landscaping from the front yard to the back and 2 car detached garage with 220 amp available. This home has been well cared for by the same owner for 51 years. Some of the major updates are newer windows, sump pump, garage door, roof, furn & AC/.

2821 E 40th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,116 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1961. It last sold for $135,000 on Feb 2, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $238,000, with a rent estimate of $1,607/month.

Home Details for 2821 E 40th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7753 sqft

Price History for 2821 E 40th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/02/2016	$135,000	Sold	DMMLS #505561
Recording Date 02/02/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/02/2015	$135,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,000 (-1%)
10/06/2015	$137,000	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	$3,760
Assessment	$238,000

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $241,300
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,194 sqft
2815 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,372 sqft
2809 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $237,700
5 bd
3 ba
1,449 sqft
2805 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $230,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,159 sqft
4028 Morton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $239,200
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
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,140 sqft
2901 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,300
2 bd
1 ba
1,212 sqft
2905 E 40th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,200
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
SOLD
DEC 23, 2025
$200,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,088 sqft
4029 Boyd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Cellar Door Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $216,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,170 sqft
4039 Boyd 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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"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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