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 2900 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2900 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $237,700 .

What is the price history for 2900 E 40th St?

2900 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $177,500 in September 2020.

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 2900 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2900 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2900 E 40th St?

The lot at 2900 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$237,700

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,088 sqft

2900 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,652/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 30, 2020 for $177,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$238K

Since last month

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$2K (+0.7%)

Since last sale

$60K (+33.9%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +63% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$238K
August 2026	$240K
July 2026	$241K
June 2026	$239K
May 2026	$240K
April 2026	$241K
March 2026	$238K
February 2026	$234K
January 2026	$234K
2025
December 2025	$234K
November 2025	$237K
October 2025	$238K
September 2025	$236K
August 2025	$238K
July 2025	$240K
June 2025	$241K
May 2025	$242K
April 2025	$240K
March 2025	$238K
February 2025	$233K
January 2025	$233K
2024
December 2024	$233K
November 2024	$235K
October 2024	$237K
September 2024	$238K
August 2024	$240K
July 2024	$241K
June 2024	$241K
May 2024	$242K
April 2024	$239K
March 2024	$235K
February 2024	$231K
January 2024	$229K
2023
December 2023	$229K
November 2023	$227K
October 2023	$230K
September 2023	$231K
August 2023	$233K
July 2023	$232K
June 2023	$231K
May 2023	$231K
April 2023	$225K
March 2023	$221K
February 2023	$219K
January 2023	$218K
2022
December 2022	$217K
November 2022	$220K
October 2022	$226K
September 2022	$228K
August 2022	$226K
July 2022	$227K
June 2022	$228K
May 2022	$223K
April 2022	$215K
March 2022	$208K
February 2022	$206K
January 2022	$204K
2021
December 2021	$203K
November 2021	$200K
October 2021	$198K
September 2021	$197K
August 2021	$197K
July 2021	$196K
June 2021	$194K
May 2021	$192K
April 2021	$188K
March 2021	$187K
February 2021	$184K
January 2021	$179K
2020
December 2020	$177K
November 2020	$178K
October 2020	$178K
September 2020	$175K
August 2020	$173K
July 2020	$174K
June 2020	$176K
May 2020	$171K
April 2020	$173K
March 2020	$172K
February 2020	$168K
January 2020	$168K
2019
December 2019	$166K
November 2019	$163K
October 2019	$165K
September 2019	$165K
August 2019	$166K
July 2019	$166K
June 2019	$164K
May 2019	$161K
April 2019	$162K
March 2019	$162K
February 2019	$160K
January 2019	$160K
2018
December 2018	$160K
November 2018	$160K
October 2018	$161K
September 2018	$162K
August 2018	$164K
July 2018	$161K
June 2018	$155K
May 2018	$151K
April 2018	$152K
March 2018	$151K
February 2018	$148K
January 2018	$149K
2017
December 2017	$148K
November 2017	$148K
October 2017	$148K
September 2017	$153K
August 2017	$150K
July 2017	$145K
June 2017	$148K
May 2017	$148K
April 2017	$145K
March 2017	$149K
February 2017	$147K
January 2017	$146K
2016
December 2016	$146K
November 2016	$146K
October 2016	$148K
September 2016	$145K

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
2820 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$201,700	3	1	1,071	Off Market
2814 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$210,200	3	1	1,088	Off Market
2808 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$219,900	3	2	1,071	Off Market
2804 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$215,400	3	1	1,088	Off Market
2800 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$222,500	3	2	1,071	Off Market
2724 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$213,500	3	2	912	Off Market
2904 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$162,000	4	2	1,088	Recently Sold
2908 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$218,600	3	2	1,071	Off Market
2914 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$211,200	3	1	1,071	Off Market
2918 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$234,900	3	1.5	1,088	For Sale
2928 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$279,900	4	2.5	1,032	For Sale
3933 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$288,700	4	2	1,408	Off Market

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

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

1,088 sqft

$218/sqft

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $237,700, with a rent estimate of $2,096/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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 30, 2020 Source: DMMLS #606709	Sold	$177,500
Aug 13, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$175,000
Jul 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$175,000 Price decreased by 1%
Jun 4, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$177,500
Nov 12, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$140,000
Aug 20, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$91,771
Nov 24, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$129,500
Sep 23, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$129,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,568	$256,800

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
4 Reviews

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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions about 2900 E 40th St

What is 2900 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2900 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $237,700.
What is the price history for 2900 E 40th St?
2900 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $177,500 in September 2020.
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 2900 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2900 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2900 E 40th St?
The lot at 2900 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).