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 3207 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3207 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $258,600 .

What is the price history for 3207 E 42nd St?

3207 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $213,000 in May 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 3207 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3207 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 3207 E 42nd St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 3207 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$258,600

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 sqft

3207 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,801/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 17, 2021 for $213,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$259K

Since last month

$2K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.5%)

Since last sale

$46K (+21.7%)

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 +70% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$259K
August 2026	$261K
July 2026	$262K
June 2026	$263K
May 2026	$262K
April 2026	$261K
March 2026	$258K
February 2026	$253K
January 2026	$252K
2025
December 2025	$252K
November 2025	$256K
October 2025	$256K
September 2025	$255K
August 2025	$255K
July 2025	$257K
June 2025	$262K
May 2025	$263K
April 2025	$260K
March 2025	$259K
February 2025	$252K
January 2025	$253K
2024
December 2024	$253K
November 2024	$256K
October 2024	$259K
September 2024	$258K
August 2024	$259K
July 2024	$261K
June 2024	$260K
May 2024	$261K
April 2024	$261K
March 2024	$258K
February 2024	$255K
January 2024	$253K
2023
December 2023	$252K
November 2023	$251K
October 2023	$253K
September 2023	$254K
August 2023	$254K
July 2023	$255K
June 2023	$256K
May 2023	$252K
April 2023	$247K
March 2023	$243K
February 2023	$239K
January 2023	$240K
2022
December 2022	$238K
November 2022	$240K
October 2022	$242K
September 2022	$242K
August 2022	$241K
July 2022	$240K
June 2022	$239K
May 2022	$236K
April 2022	$236K
March 2022	$231K
February 2022	$229K
January 2022	$229K
2021
December 2021	$226K
November 2021	$223K
October 2021	$220K
September 2021	$220K
August 2021	$220K
July 2021	$219K
June 2021	$216K
May 2021	$214K
April 2021	$217K
March 2021	$215K
February 2021	$190K
January 2021	$185K
2020
December 2020	$182K
November 2020	$183K
October 2020	$181K
September 2020	$182K
August 2020	$179K
July 2020	$180K
June 2020	$177K
May 2020	$177K
April 2020	$175K
March 2020	$175K
February 2020	$173K
January 2020	$174K
2019
December 2019	$173K
November 2019	$173K
October 2019	$172K
September 2019	$172K
August 2019	$172K
July 2019	$172K
June 2019	$173K
May 2019	$171K
April 2019	$172K
March 2019	$171K
February 2019	$171K
January 2019	$169K
2018
December 2018	$168K
November 2018	$167K
October 2018	$168K
September 2018	$168K
August 2018	$165K
July 2018	$167K
June 2018	$170K
May 2018	$175K
April 2018	$178K
March 2018	$174K
February 2018	$172K
January 2018	$172K
2017
December 2017	$171K
November 2017	$168K
October 2017	$166K
September 2017	$167K
August 2017	$166K
July 2017	$160K
June 2017	$163K
May 2017	$160K
April 2017	$158K
March 2017	$156K
February 2017	$156K
January 2017	$155K
2016
December 2016	$152K
November 2016	$152K
October 2016	$152K
September 2016	$153K

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
3201 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$217,800	3	1.5	832	Off Market
3113 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$188,100	2	1	832	Off Market
3107 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$209,500	3	2	832	Off Market
3101 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$229,100	3	2	832	Off Market
3013 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$194,400	2	2	818	Off Market
3012 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$245,000	4	2	930	Off Market
3213 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$219,200	3	1	900	Off Market
4200 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$216,200	3	1	1,258	Off Market
4206 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$207,300	3	1	924	Off Market
4212 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$237,000	3	2	1,372	Off Market
4218 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$210,300	Studio	2	969	Off Market
4224 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$242,200	4	1.5	1,364	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1977

1,400 sqft

$185/sqft

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $258,600, with a rent estimate of $1,829/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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 17, 2021 Source: DMMLS #623538	Sold	$213,000
Mar 9, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$215,000
Mar 5, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$215,000
Sep 17, 2018 Source: DMMLS #560542	Sold	$167,100
Aug 1, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$167,000
Jul 25, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$167,000 Price decreased by 2%
Jun 19, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$169,900 Price decreased by 3%
May 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$174,900 Price decreased by 3%
May 8, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$179,900
Mar 27, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$118,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,372	$255,500

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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"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 3207 E 42nd St

What is 3207 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3207 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $258,600.
What is the price history for 3207 E 42nd St?
3207 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $213,000 in May 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 3207 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3207 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 3207 E 42nd St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 3207 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.