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 2929 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2929 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $211,800 .

What is the price history for 2929 E 40th St?

2929 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $139,000 in November 2021.

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 2929 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2929 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2929 E 40th St?

The lot at 2929 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (8,973 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$211,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,071 sqft

2929 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,481/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 10, 2021 for $139,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$212K

Since last month

$600 (-0.3%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last sale

$73K (+52.5%)

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 +90% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$212K
August 2026	$213K
July 2026	$216K
June 2026	$215K
May 2026	$218K
April 2026	$219K
March 2026	$217K
February 2026	$212K
January 2026	$212K
2025
December 2025	$212K
November 2025	$216K
October 2025	$218K
September 2025	$213K
August 2025	$215K
July 2025	$220K
June 2025	$218K
May 2025	$219K
April 2025	$219K
March 2025	$215K
February 2025	$210K
January 2025	$210K
2024
December 2024	$212K
November 2024	$213K
October 2024	$215K
September 2024	$215K
August 2024	$215K
July 2024	$216K
June 2024	$217K
May 2024	$219K
April 2024	$217K
March 2024	$216K
February 2024	$212K
January 2024	$208K
2023
December 2023	$210K
November 2023	$211K
October 2023	$212K
September 2023	$210K
August 2023	$215K
July 2023	$215K
June 2023	$193K
May 2023	$170K
April 2023	$154K
March 2023	$153K
February 2023	$151K
January 2023	$149K
2022
December 2022	$150K
November 2022	$150K
October 2022	$152K
September 2022	$152K
August 2022	$152K
July 2022	$150K
June 2022	$150K
May 2022	$148K
April 2022	$147K
March 2022	$145K
February 2022	$143K
January 2022	$142K
2021
December 2021	$141K
November 2021	$140K
October 2021	$199K
September 2021	$199K
August 2021	$200K
July 2021	$200K
June 2021	$196K
May 2021	$189K
April 2021	$185K
March 2021	$187K
February 2021	$185K
January 2021	$181K
2020
December 2020	$180K
November 2020	$178K
October 2020	$176K
September 2020	$175K
August 2020	$171K
July 2020	$169K
June 2020	$169K
May 2020	$169K
April 2020	$170K
March 2020	$167K
February 2020	$165K
January 2020	$165K
2019
December 2019	$164K
November 2019	$163K
October 2019	$165K
September 2019	$161K
August 2019	$160K
July 2019	$164K
June 2019	$164K
May 2019	$161K
April 2019	$162K
March 2019	$159K
February 2019	$159K
January 2019	$161K
2018
December 2018	$159K
November 2018	$158K
October 2018	$160K
September 2018	$162K
August 2018	$163K
July 2018	$162K
June 2018	$159K
May 2018	$156K
April 2018	$155K
March 2018	$154K
February 2018	$152K
January 2018	$152K
2017
December 2017	$156K
November 2017	$155K
October 2017	$153K
September 2017	$155K
August 2017	$156K
July 2017	$155K
June 2017	$156K
May 2017	$157K
April 2017	$155K
March 2017	$153K
February 2017	$152K
January 2017	$154K
2016
December 2016	$150K
November 2016	$147K
October 2016	$134K
September 2016	$112K

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
4007 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$187,400	3	2	1,088	Off Market
3905 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$187,800	3	1	912	Off Market
2915 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$197,800	4	1	924	Off Market
2909 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$211,300	3	1	912	Off Market
2905 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$201,400	2	1	912	Off Market
2901 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.13	$173,400	2	1	864	Off Market
2923 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$272,900	4	2.5	1,040	Off Market
2919 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$233,700	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2915 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$230,800	2	2	1,059	Off Market
2909 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$213,300	2	1	1,138	Off Market
2905 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$224,900	3	2	1,088	Off Market
2901 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$239,400	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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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

1,071 sqft

$198/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2929 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA. 2929 E 40th St is in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,071 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8973 sqft and was built in 1960.

2929 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,071 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $139,000 on Nov 10, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $211,800, with a rent estimate of $1,733/month.

Home Details for 2929 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: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8973 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 10, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$139,000
Nov 27, 2013 Source: DMMLS #427805	Sold	$139,000
Aug 20, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$74,500
Jun 26, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$74,911
Oct 9, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$119,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,010	$225,200

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
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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 2929 E 40th St

What is 2929 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2929 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $211,800.
What is the price history for 2929 E 40th St?
2929 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $139,000 in November 2021.
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 2929 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2929 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2929 E 40th St?
The lot at 2929 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (8,973 sq ft).