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 3500 E 38th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3500 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $248,100 .

What is the price history for 3500 E 38th St?

3500 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $200,500 in January 2021.

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 3500 E 38th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3500 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3500 E 38th St?

The lot at 3500 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.36 acres (15,551 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$248,100

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,294 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

3500 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,678/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 15, 2021 for $200,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$248K

Since last month

$500 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$2K (+0.7%)

Since last sale

$48K (+23.9%)

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 +92% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$249K
July 2026	$249K
June 2026	$249K
May 2026	$247K
April 2026	$246K
March 2026	$243K
February 2026	$239K
January 2026	$240K
2025
December 2025	$239K
November 2025	$245K
October 2025	$246K
September 2025	$244K
August 2025	$247K
July 2025	$248K
June 2025	$250K
May 2025	$249K
April 2025	$247K
March 2025	$244K
February 2025	$239K
January 2025	$242K
2024
December 2024	$245K
November 2024	$248K
October 2024	$244K
September 2024	$244K
August 2024	$244K
July 2024	$246K
June 2024	$247K
May 2024	$247K
April 2024	$246K
March 2024	$243K
February 2024	$239K
January 2024	$238K
2023
December 2023	$238K
November 2023	$236K
October 2023	$240K
September 2023	$240K
August 2023	$241K
July 2023	$239K
June 2023	$239K
May 2023	$237K
April 2023	$233K
March 2023	$229K
February 2023	$220K
January 2023	$218K
2022
December 2022	$218K
November 2022	$219K
October 2022	$224K
September 2022	$228K
August 2022	$232K
July 2022	$234K
June 2022	$235K
May 2022	$232K
April 2022	$230K
March 2022	$228K
February 2022	$224K
January 2022	$223K
2021
December 2021	$223K
November 2021	$220K
October 2021	$218K
September 2021	$215K
August 2021	$216K
July 2021	$216K
June 2021	$213K
May 2021	$210K
April 2021	$206K
March 2021	$205K
February 2021	$203K
January 2021	$201K
2020
December 2020	$200K
November 2020	$199K
October 2020	$164K
September 2020	$163K
August 2020	$168K
July 2020	$164K
June 2020	$162K
May 2020	$163K
April 2020	$157K
March 2020	$156K
February 2020	$154K
January 2020	$155K
2019
December 2019	$153K
November 2019	$152K
October 2019	$153K
September 2019	$154K
August 2019	$156K
July 2019	$155K
June 2019	$156K
May 2019	$156K
April 2019	$158K
March 2019	$154K
February 2019	$155K
January 2019	$152K
2018
December 2018	$152K
November 2018	$152K
October 2018	$151K
September 2018	$151K
August 2018	$152K
July 2018	$153K
June 2018	$153K
May 2018	$152K
April 2018	$149K
March 2018	$146K
February 2018	$144K
January 2018	$145K
2017
December 2017	$143K
November 2017	$140K
October 2017	$140K
September 2017	$137K
August 2017	$137K
July 2017	$132K
June 2017	$131K
May 2017	$133K
April 2017	$134K
March 2017	$136K
February 2017	$134K
January 2017	$133K
2016
December 2016	$130K
November 2016	$130K
October 2016	$130K
September 2016	$130K

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
3501 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$221,500	11/12/25	3	1	1,206
3100 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.28	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
3508 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$220,000	3	1	985	Off Market
3512 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$172,500	2	1	1,036	Off Market
3540 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$178,900	3	1	985	Off Market
3524 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$175,500	1	1	848	Off Market
3602 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$106,200	2	1	864	Off Market
3717 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$216,300	3	1	985	Off Market
3400 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$230,400	3	2	1,154	Off Market
3420 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$500,100	3	4	2,289	Off Market
3734 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$185,700	Studio	8	1,714	Off Market
3320 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$192,800	4	2	1,200	Off Market
3733 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$294,700	3	3	1,330	Off Market
3316 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$197,700	4	2	1,439	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1958

0.36 acre lot

1,294 sqft

$192/sqft

Garage

About this House

Step into this well taken care of ranch home with over 2200 sq ft finished and fall in love! Starting from the beautiful curb appeal and leading into the front living room, you'll find refinished hardwood floors through the living and beds. The large living room follows through to 3 bedrooms a full bath and on the opposite side leads to a large and open eat in kitchen as well as a another sunken in family room with a wood burning stove. Downstairs, you'll find a projector in the living room to watch movies, a full built in bar and a 4th non-conforming bedroom, as well as plenty of storage space! Off the sunken living room there is a large deck that overlooks a flat back yard and a 2 car garage to finish this off! This home is close to everything and ready for you to purchase!!!

3500 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,294 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1958. It last sold for $200,500 on Jan 15, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $248,100, with a rent estimate of $1,852/month.

Home Details for 3500 E 38th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958Year Updated: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 15, 2021 Source: DMMLS #618010	Sold	$200,500
Nov 16, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$199,500
Nov 12, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$199,500
Jun 6, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$128,000
Feb 24, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$135,000
Feb 5, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$105,500
Jul 1, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$128,500
Mar 28, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$110,500
Oct 8, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$72,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,212	$247,700

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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 3500 E 38th St

What is 3500 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3500 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $248,100.
What is the price history for 3500 E 38th St?
3500 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $200,500 in January 2021.
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 3500 E 38th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3500 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3500 E 38th St?
The lot at 3500 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.36 acres (15,551 sq ft).