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

3500 E 38th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,128 sqft

$226,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,531/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$226,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,531/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,128 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3500 E 38th Ct.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1959

Living Area

1,128 sqft

Price/Sqft

$201

Parking

Garage

About this House

This Brick Ranch home is truly a hidden gem with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom upstairs. The spacious living room and dinning room features beautiful wooden flooring. The kitchen offer ample space for another table or storage, with plenty of cabinets and a great backsplash. The remodeled basement includes a bar area and a family room. The fully fenced backyard completes this fantastic property. Schedule your showing today! 2023-10-10

3500 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,128 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1959. It last sold for $162,000 on Apr 15, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2020 with an asking price of $1,499 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $226,600, with a rent estimate of $1,836/month.

Home Details for 3500 E 38th Ct

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: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7666 sqft

Price History for 3500 E 38th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/09/2023	$229,500	Pending	DMMLS #684243

10/24/2023	$229,500	PriceChange	DMMLS #684243
Price Change $500 (-0%)
10/03/2023	$230,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #681625
Price Change $4,500 (-2%)
09/21/2023	$234,500	PriceChange	DMMLS #681625
Price Change $500 (-0%)
09/08/2023	$235,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #681625

04/15/2022	$162,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/15/2022 Contract Date 04/08/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/24/2021		ListingRemoved	N/A

02/27/2020	$1,499	ListingRemoved	N/A

02/16/2020	$1,499	Listed For Rent	N/A

05/08/2019	$1,499	ListingRemoved	N/A

05/02/2019	$116,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/02/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/01/2019	$1,499	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $100 (7%)
04/29/2019	$1,399	Listed For Rent	N/A

07/07/2017	$142,000	Sold	DMMLS #539672
Recording Date 07/07/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/30/2017	$144,900	Pending	Agent Provided

05/25/2017	$144,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
05/17/2017	$149,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/06/2014	$128,000	Sold	DMMLS #434171
Recording Date 06/06/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/04/2013	$135,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/04/2013	$135,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/23/2005	$118,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/23/2005 Contract Date 03/17/2005 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	$3,780
Assessment	$212,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3500 E 38th Ct

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3713 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$232,000	03/25/26	3	2	1,290
3501 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$221,500	11/12/25	3	1	1,206
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/23/26	3	1	1,064

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $245,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
3506 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $224,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,484 sqft
3512 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,500
4 bd
2 ba
1,123 sqft
3518 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,900
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
3524 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
3530 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $221,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,008 sqft
3600 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $222,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,033 sqft
3428 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $217,500
3 bd
2 ba
990 sqft
3810 Leyden Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
3800 Leyden Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
JUN 26, 2026
$165,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
3429 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $234,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
3501 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $213,600
3 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
3507 E 38th St,
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

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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