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

2908 E 39th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,148 sqft

$260,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 5, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,744/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$260,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 5, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,744/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,148 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2908 E 39th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1959

Living Area

1,148 sqft

Price/Sqft

$227

Parking

Garage

About this House

Updated FOUR bedroom home with a new roof, HVAC system and water heater in the last 2 years! On trend kitchen with painted cabinets, granite countertops, subway tile, stainless appliances, a true pantry & the cutest moveable island (coffee bar?!). The original hardwoods shine throughout the formal dining room (could flex as an office) and 3 main level bedrooms. The sunken family room is cozy & carpeted with an open flow to the kitchen and direct access to the patio. The basement is an oasis of its own with a fireplace, spacious family room & 4th bedroom with an adjoining partial bathroom. The garage has 220 amp service, plus its heated, cooled & insulated. Bonus: storage shed for lawn & snow equipment. all information obtained from seller and public???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? records.

2908 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,148 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1959. It last sold for $240,000 on Apr 7, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $260,400, with a rent estimate of $2,105/month.

Home Details for 2908 E 39th 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: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959Year Updated: 1964
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price History for 2908 E 39th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/07/2023	$240,000	Sold	DMMLS #666755
Recording Date 04/07/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/13/2023	$230,000	Pending	DMMLS #666755

03/04/2023	$230,000	PendingToActive	DMMLS #666755

01/31/2023	$230,000	Pending	DMMLS #666755

01/27/2023	$230,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #666755

08/03/2018	$167,000	Sold	DMMLS #563425
Recording Date 08/03/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/21/2018	$170,000	Pending	Agent Provided

06/15/2018	$170,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/22/2016	$112,777	Sold	DMMLS #519081
Recording Date 07/22/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/03/2016	$105,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/28/2011	$123,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/28/2011 Contract Date 10/26/2011 County Transfer Tax $197 Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/07/2011	$124,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,600 (-4%)
07/02/2011	$129,500	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	$4,058
Assessment	$244,700

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $201,900
2 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
2914 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,100
3 bd
2 ba
924 sqft
3835 Hull Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $235,400
3 bd
2 ba
924 sqft
3831 Hull Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,000
3 bd
1 ba
924 sqft
2915 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,100
3 bd
1 ba
924 sqft
2909 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
MAY 7, 2026
$133,000
912 sqft
2905 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Revolution
OFF MARKET
Est. $214,800
3 bd
1 ba
924 sqft
2904 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Developers Realty Group LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,500
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
2900 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Iowa Realty Altoona
OFF MARKET
Est. $198,400
3 bd
2 ba
864 sqft
2820 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
PENDING
$240,000
3 bd
2 ba
929 sqft
2814 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,300
3 bd
1 ba
939 sqft
2808 E 39th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $231,800
2 bd
2 ba
944 sqft
2804 E 39th 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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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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