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

2900 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,088 sqft

$240,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,601/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$240,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,601/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,088 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2900 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

About this House

Remodeled 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in East Des Moines. Features hardwood style flooring, formal dining room, separate living room, three bedrooms on the main level. Lower level offers epoxy style flooring, a fourth non-conforming bedroom, laundry room and bar for entertainment/enjoyment of the resident(s) of this home. Location offers easy access to schools, local freeways, restaurants, stores, etc. Excellent opportunity for first time buyers, buyers wanting to move to a larger home or for anyone wanting to experience Home Sweet Home.

2900 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,088 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $177,500 on Sep 30, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $240,800, with a rent estimate of $1,992/month.

Home Details for 2900 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: 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: 7405 sqft

Price History for 2900 E 40th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/30/2020	$177,500	Sold	DMMLS #606709
Recording Date 09/30/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/13/2020	$175,000	Pending	Agent Provided

07/15/2020	$175,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,500 (-1%)
06/04/2020	$177,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/12/2014	$140,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/12/2014 Contract Date 11/07/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/20/2014	$91,771	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/20/2014 Contract Date 08/14/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/24/2009	$129,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/24/2009 Contract Date 11/17/2009 County Transfer Tax $207 Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/23/2009	$129,900	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	$4,568
Assessment	$256,800

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $205,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,071 sqft
2820 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $213,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,088 sqft
2814 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $223,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,071 sqft
2808 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,088 sqft
2804 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $226,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,071 sqft
2800 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,200
3 bd
2 ba
912 sqft
2724 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
APR 23, 2026
$162,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,088 sqft
2904 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $221,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,071 sqft
2908 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $214,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,071 sqft
2914 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $214,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,088 sqft
2918 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,032 sqft
2928 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $292,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,408 sqft
3933 Hull Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Real Broker, LLC

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Assigned Schools

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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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