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

3216 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
2 Baths
975 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$248,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,674/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$248,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,674/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

975 sqft

(on 0.30 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3216 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

1966

Lot Size

0.3 acres

Living Area

975 sqft

Price/Sqft

$255

Parking

Garage

About this House

Don't Miss This Clean, Well Maintained 3 Bedroom, 1.75 Bath Ranch In Sheridan Park. Main Floor Features Nice Sized Living Room With Bay Window And Gorgeous Hardwood Flooring Which Continues Through The Hall And All Three Bedrooms. The Large Eat-In Kitchen Has Tile Flooring, Plenty Of Cabinets With A Tile Backsplash, And A Nice Dinette Area With Large Window. Lower Level Is Mostly Finished And Includes Rec Room Or Family Room Plus Separate Room With French Doors For Possible Home Office. There Is Also A Three-Quarter Bath In The Lower Level. Relax Or Entertain On The Covered Patio In Back. Other Features Include 2 Car Garage With Opener, Additional Paved Parking, Large Yard (64' X 203') With Mature Trees, Vinyl Siding, And Newer Roof. Very Nice Ne Neighborhood Near Brubaker Elementary And Hoyt Middle Schools. Easy Access To Freeway Or "Bypass" Means Quick Commutes To Anywhere In Metro Area.

3216 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 975 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1966. It last sold for $119,000 on Sep 16, 2011. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $248,800, with a rent estimate of $1,553/month.

Home Details for 3216 E 42nd 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
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1966
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Price History for 3216 E 42nd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/16/2011	$119,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/16/2011 Contract Date 09/15/2011 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	$3,894
Assessment	$231,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3216 E 42nd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3600 Williams St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/22/26	3	2	864
4239 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$141,000	05/01/26	3	1	930

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $241,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,369 sqft
3300 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $202,800
3 bd
2 ba
864 sqft
4169 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,200
3 bd
1 ba
850 sqft
4163 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $234,500
4 bd
2 ba
930 sqft
4159 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
APR 22, 2026
$265,000
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,560 sqft
4153 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $231,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,048 sqft
4149 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $243,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,077 sqft
3210 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Re/max Concepts-Nevada
OFF MARKET
Est. $216,900
2 bd
2 ba
1,049 sqft
3202 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,600
3 bd
1 ba
944 sqft
3118 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,900
3 bd
1 ba
801 sqft
4169 Hull Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,400
3 bd
1 ba
834 sqft
4163 Hull Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $221,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,050 sqft
4157 Hull Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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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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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