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 3211 E 38th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3211 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $221,000 .

What is the price history for 3211 E 38th St?

3211 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $155,000 in May 2019.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 3211 E 38th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3211 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 3211 E 38th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 3211 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$221,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
988 sqft

3211 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 23, 2019 for $155,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$221K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$900 (-0.4%)

Since last sale

$66K (+42.6%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +68% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$221K
July 2026	$222K
June 2026	$221K
May 2026	$223K
April 2026	$223K
March 2026	$221K
February 2026	$217K
January 2026	$217K
2025
December 2025	$217K
November 2025	$221K
October 2025	$222K
September 2025	$221K
August 2025	$222K
July 2025	$225K
June 2025	$225K
May 2025	$226K
April 2025	$224K
March 2025	$222K
February 2025	$217K
January 2025	$217K
2024
December 2024	$218K
November 2024	$220K
October 2024	$223K
September 2024	$223K
August 2024	$222K
July 2024	$223K
June 2024	$220K
May 2024	$222K
April 2024	$221K
March 2024	$218K
February 2024	$214K
January 2024	$212K
2023
December 2023	$212K
November 2023	$212K
October 2023	$214K
September 2023	$213K
August 2023	$215K
July 2023	$223K
June 2023	$221K
May 2023	$212K
April 2023	$207K
March 2023	$202K
February 2023	$197K
January 2023	$195K
2022
December 2022	$196K
November 2022	$198K
October 2022	$202K
September 2022	$204K
August 2022	$203K
July 2022	$203K
June 2022	$204K
May 2022	$204K
April 2022	$198K
March 2022	$194K
February 2022	$191K
January 2022	$188K
2021
December 2021	$188K
November 2021	$189K
October 2021	$189K
September 2021	$189K
August 2021	$191K
July 2021	$192K
June 2021	$186K
May 2021	$178K
April 2021	$175K
March 2021	$173K
February 2021	$171K
January 2021	$166K
2020
December 2020	$163K
November 2020	$165K
October 2020	$163K
September 2020	$163K
August 2020	$161K
July 2020	$162K
June 2020	$160K
May 2020	$160K
April 2020	$158K
March 2020	$158K
February 2020	$156K
January 2020	$157K
2019
December 2019	$157K
November 2019	$156K
October 2019	$155K
September 2019	$155K
August 2019	$156K
July 2019	$155K
June 2019	$156K
May 2019	$155K
April 2019	$160K
March 2019	$151K
February 2019	$149K
January 2019	$150K
2018
December 2018	$149K
November 2018	$149K
October 2018	$152K
September 2018	$148K
August 2018	$148K
July 2018	$152K
June 2018	$152K
May 2018	$152K
April 2018	$150K
March 2018	$150K
February 2018	$149K
January 2018	$149K
2017
December 2017	$146K
November 2017	$142K
October 2017	$141K
September 2017	$141K
August 2017	$139K
July 2017	$141K
June 2017	$141K
May 2017	$139K
April 2017	$137K
March 2017	$134K
February 2017	$134K
January 2017	$136K
2016
December 2016	$135K
November 2016	$135K
October 2016	$134K
September 2016	$133K
August 2016	$131K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/23/26	3	1	1,064
3901 Glen Ellen Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$118,730	12/18/25	3	1	1,088
3100 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$210,000	06/22/26	3	1	960

Home facts updated by county records

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
3807 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$245,500	5	2	1,052	Off Market
3811 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$235,500	4	2	969	Off Market
3817 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$225,300	3	1	1,008	Off Market
3823 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$259,200	3	1.5	1,460	Off Market
3827 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$246,200	3	2	988	Off Market
3833 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$210,800	3	2	988	Off Market
3301 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$258,500	3	1.5	1,758	Off Market
3806 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$225,000	3	1	1,052	Off Market
3810 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$207,300	3	1	1,052	Off Market
3816 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$200,000	3	1	988	Off Market
3822 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$193,000	3	1	912	Off Market
3826 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$215,000	3	1	988	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1963

Living Area

988 sqft

Price/Sqft

$224

Parking

Garage

About this House

Move in ready split level home with over 1,400 sq/ft of finished living space. Brand new carpet throughout the home. On the main level you will find a spacious living area along with a large eat in kitchen. All kitchen appliances are included. Three bedrooms are located on the upper level along with a bathroom. The lower level has a second large living space, laundry room and plenty of space for storage. High efficiency windows, newer siding, newer roof and new water heater.

3211 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 988 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1963. It last sold for $155,000 on May 23, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $221,000, with a rent estimate of $1,495/month.

Home Details for 3211 E 38th 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: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9060 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 23, 2019 Source: DMMLS #579981	Sold	$155,000
Apr 18, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$159,900
Apr 15, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$159,900
Oct 15, 2014 Source: DMMLS #439601	Sold	$122,000
Aug 13, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$125,000 Price decreased by 4%
Jun 14, 2014 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$129,900
Jun 1, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$120,000
Jul 25, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$84,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,826	$215,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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
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Neighborhood Overview

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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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"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 3211 E 38th St

What is 3211 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3211 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $221,000.
What is the price history for 3211 E 38th St?
3211 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $155,000 in May 2019.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 3211 E 38th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3211 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 3211 E 38th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 3211 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.