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

3501 E 38th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 sqft

$195,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$195,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,008 sqft

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

1962

Living Area

1,008 sqft

Price/Sqft

$194

About this House

1962 built, three bedroom, two bath ranch with an updated white kitchen with tile flooring, hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms, ceramic tile backsplash and flooring in the bath and a rec room with a fireplace in the finished lower level. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.

3501 E 38th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1962. It last sold for $66,557 on Jul 21, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $195,200, with a rent estimate of $1,352/month.

Home Details for 3501 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 MicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7560 sqft

Price History for 3501 E 38th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/21/2015	$66,557	Sold	DMMLS #455977
Recording Date 07/21/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/18/2015	$64,850	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $31,050 (-32%)
06/05/2015	$95,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/08/2015	$101,870	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/08/2015 Contract Date 04/23/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/31/2008	$97,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/31/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/03/2007	$114,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/03/2007 Contract Date 07/24/2007 County Transfer Tax $183 Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/29/2006	$78,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/29/2006 Contract Date 12/04/2006 County Transfer Tax $126 Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/21/2006	$89,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/21/2006 Contract Date 08/03/2006 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/08/2005	$124,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/08/2005 Contract Date 07/29/2005 County Transfer Tax $199 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/09/2005	$73,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/09/2005 Contract Date 09/29/2004 County Transfer Tax $118 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/14/2004	$133,447	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/14/2004 Contract Date 05/06/2004 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$3,232
Assessment	$182,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3501 E 38th Ct

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/23/26	3	1	1,064
3501 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$221,500	11/12/25	3	1	1,206
3901 Glen Ellen Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$118,730	12/18/25	3	1	1,088

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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PENDING
$224,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
3429 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $229,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,188 sqft
3423 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $223,200
3 bd
2 ba
974 sqft
3836 Leyden Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,300
3 bd
2 ba
975 sqft
3428 Belmar Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,800
3 bd
2 ba
950 sqft
3500 Belmar Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $221,100
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
3506 Belmar Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $193,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
3507 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
MAR 13, 2026
$222,000
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
3513 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
LPT Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,028 sqft
3519 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $193,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
3525 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,019 sqft
3531 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $223,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,030 sqft
3601 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

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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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BW
Resident
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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