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 2821 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2821 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $236,500 .

What is the price history for 2821 E 40th St?

2821 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $204,000 in August 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 2821 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2821 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2821 E 40th St?

The lot at 2821 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$236,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,088 sqft

2821 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,644/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 10, 2022 for $204,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$237K

Since last month

$2K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$200 (+0.1%)

Since last sale

$33K (+16.1%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$237K
August 2026	$239K
July 2026	$240K
June 2026	$238K
May 2026	$240K
April 2026	$240K
March 2026	$238K
February 2026	$235K
January 2026	$235K
2025
December 2025	$234K
November 2025	$237K
October 2025	$237K
September 2025	$237K
August 2025	$238K
July 2025	$240K
June 2025	$240K
May 2025	$241K
April 2025	$239K
March 2025	$238K
February 2025	$233K
January 2025	$233K
2024
December 2024	$235K
November 2024	$235K
October 2024	$237K
September 2024	$237K
August 2024	$238K
July 2024	$239K
June 2024	$238K
May 2024	$240K
April 2024	$235K
March 2024	$229K
February 2024	$223K
January 2024	$220K
2023
December 2023	$215K
November 2023	$214K
October 2023	$212K
May 2023	$193K
April 2023	$194K
March 2023	$192K
February 2023	$192K
January 2023	$192K
2022
December 2022	$192K
November 2022	$192K
October 2022	$192K
September 2022	$192K
August 2022	$192K
July 2022	$192K
June 2022	$192K
May 2022	$217K
April 2022	$210K
March 2022	$205K
February 2022	$199K
January 2022	$196K
2021
December 2021	$196K
November 2021	$199K
October 2021	$199K
September 2021	$200K
August 2021	$202K
July 2021	$201K
June 2021	$197K
May 2021	$190K
April 2021	$186K
March 2021	$185K
February 2021	$182K
January 2021	$181K
2020
December 2020	$180K
November 2020	$178K
October 2020	$178K
September 2020	$177K
August 2020	$175K
July 2020	$176K
June 2020	$175K
May 2020	$172K
April 2020	$173K
March 2020	$173K
February 2020	$171K
January 2020	$170K
2019
December 2019	$169K
November 2019	$168K
October 2019	$170K
September 2019	$171K
August 2019	$170K
July 2019	$171K
June 2019	$171K
May 2019	$170K
April 2019	$169K
March 2019	$168K
February 2019	$167K
January 2019	$168K
2018
December 2018	$166K
November 2018	$165K
October 2018	$166K
September 2018	$166K
August 2018	$167K
July 2018	$165K
June 2018	$162K
May 2018	$155K
April 2018	$156K
March 2018	$152K
February 2018	$148K
January 2018	$149K
2017
December 2017	$155K
November 2017	$155K
October 2017	$156K
September 2017	$158K
August 2017	$158K
July 2017	$155K
June 2017	$153K
May 2017	$154K
April 2017	$150K
March 2017	$150K
February 2017	$151K
January 2017	$150K
2016
December 2016	$150K
November 2016	$149K
October 2016	$150K
September 2016	$149K

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	0.17	Single-Family Home	$118,730	12/18/25	3	1	1,088
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.29	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
2901 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$239,400	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2905 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$224,900	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2909 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$213,300	2	1	1,138	Off Market
2915 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$230,800	2	2	1,059	Off Market
2919 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$233,700	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2923 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$272,900	4	2.5	1,040	Off Market
2815 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$240,400	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2809 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$168,300	3	1	924	Off Market
2805 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$246,700	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2801 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$240,100	3	3	1,088	Off Market
2725 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$220,900	3	2	912	Off Market
2721 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$190,900	3	2	1,088	Off Market

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

1,088 sqft

$217/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Nice deckEat in kitchen

Well Maintained 3 bedroom Brick ranch home. Home has large living room with a lot of natural daylight. Kitchen is an eat in kitchen with a dining area off of it. 3 bedrooms on the main level. Lower level has a non conforming 4th bedroom and a family room. Nice deck off the back of the home. 2 car detached garage. Home is in an estate and is being sold as is. All inspections will be for buyers purposes only. Great home Great location.

2821 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,088 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $204,000 on Aug 10, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $236,500, with a rent estimate of $1,644/month.

Home Details for 2821 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: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: 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: 7492 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 3, 2023 Source: RE/MAX Central	ListingRemoved
Aug 10, 2022 Source: DMMLS #654593	Sold	$204,000
Jun 22, 2022 Source: DMMLS #654593	Pending	$192,000
Jun 21, 2022 Source: DMMLS #654593	Listed For Sale	$192,000
Dec 26, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$139,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,392	$258,100

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
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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

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 2821 E 40th St

What is 2821 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2821 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $236,500.
What is the price history for 2821 E 40th St?
2821 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $204,000 in August 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 2821 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2821 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2821 E 40th St?
The lot at 2821 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).