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 St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 sqft

$235,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,568/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$235,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,568/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,600 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This single-family home is located at 3501 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA. 3501 E 38th St is in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,600 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7449 sqft and was built in 1959.

3501 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,600 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1959. It last sold for $183,900 on Oct 1, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $235,800, with a rent estimate of $1,798/month.

Home Highlights

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Outdoor

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A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3501 E 38th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Pantry
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Jetted Bath Tub

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcreteLawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959Year Updated: 1972
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7448 sqft

Price History for 3501 E 38th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/01/2021	$183,900	Sold	DMMLS #634796
Recording Date 10/01/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/16/2021	$183,900	Pending	DMMLS #634796

08/13/2021	$183,900	PendingToActive	DMMLS #634796

08/09/2021	$183,900	Pending	DMMLS #634796

08/03/2021	$183,900	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #634796

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	$3,922
Assessment	$232,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3501 E 38th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3713 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$232,000	03/25/26	3	2	1,290
3501 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$221,500	11/12/25	3	1	1,206

Home facts updated by county records

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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. $193,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
3800 Leyden Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,900
3 bd
2 ba
990 sqft
3810 Leyden Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,033 sqft
3428 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $228,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,128 sqft
3500 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $247,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
3506 E 38th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,600
3 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
3507 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,002 sqft
3513 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $206,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,002 sqft
3519 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $196,000
2 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
3525 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,194 sqft
3531 E 38th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $200,500
3 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
3601 E 38th St,
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
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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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