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

3207 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 sqft

$261,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,755/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$261,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,755/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,400 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3207 E 42nd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1977

Living Area

1,400 sqft

Price/Sqft

$187

Parking

Garage

About this House

Welcome to this two story home full of character. The home features four bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms and a partially finished walkout basement. The main level has a spacious living room and large dining room leading into the updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. There are sliders that lead you out onto an extensive deck overlooking your fenced in yard and huge two car detached garage. The garage has room for plenty of storage or even a workshop. Upstairs you will find four bedrooms and an updated full bathroom with new double vanity sink. The walkout basement is partially finished giving you a second living room and more storage. See this beauty for yourself! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

3207 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,400 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1977. It last sold for $213,000 on May 17, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $261,400, with a rent estimate of $1,895/month.

Home Details for 3207 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Laminate
Appliances & Utilities DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1977
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price History for 3207 E 42nd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/17/2021	$213,000	Sold	DMMLS #623538
Recording Date 05/17/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/09/2021	$215,000	Pending	Agent Provided

03/05/2021	$215,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/17/2018	$167,100	Sold	DMMLS #560542
Recording Date 09/17/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/01/2018	$167,000	Pending	Agent Provided

07/25/2018	$167,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,900 (-2%)
06/19/2018	$169,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
05/15/2018	$174,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
05/08/2018	$179,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/27/2003	$118,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/27/2003 Contract Date 03/20/2003 County Transfer Tax $190 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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	$4,372
Assessment	$255,500

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $222,300
3 bd
1.5 ba
832 sqft
3201 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $194,400
2 bd
1 ba
832 sqft
3113 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,000
3 bd
2 ba
832 sqft
3107 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $234,700
3 bd
2 ba
832 sqft
3101 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,000
2 bd
2 ba
818 sqft
3013 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $247,000
4 bd
2 ba
930 sqft
3012 E 42nd Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $223,600
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
3213 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,258 sqft
4200 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $210,200
3 bd
1 ba
924 sqft
4206 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $239,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,372 sqft
4212 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,200
2 ba
969 sqft
4218 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $236,900
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,364 sqft
4224 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Keller Williams Realty GDM

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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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