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 3508 E 38th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3508 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $220,100 .

What is the price history for 3508 E 38th St?

3508 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $185,000 in October 2022.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 3508 E 38th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3508 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3508 E 38th St?

The lot at 3508 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.36 acres (15,551 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$220,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
985 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

3508 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,545/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 7, 2022 for $185,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$220K

Since last month

$200 (-0.1%)

Since last year

$300 (-0.1%)

Since last sale

$35K (+18.8%)

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 +86% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$220K
August 2026	$220K
July 2026	$220K
June 2026	$220K
May 2026	$219K
April 2026	$219K
March 2026	$218K
February 2026	$214K
January 2026	$216K
2025
December 2025	$214K
November 2025	$219K
October 2025	$220K
September 2025	$220K
August 2025	$222K
July 2025	$223K
June 2025	$224K
May 2025	$222K
April 2025	$221K
March 2025	$219K
February 2025	$216K
January 2025	$217K
2024
December 2024	$219K
November 2024	$222K
October 2024	$220K
September 2024	$220K
August 2024	$216K
July 2024	$218K
June 2024	$218K
May 2024	$214K
April 2024	$207K
March 2024	$203K
February 2024	$201K
January 2024	$199K
2023
December 2023	$195K
November 2023	$194K
October 2023	$192K
September 2023	$192K
August 2023	$191K
July 2023	$192K
June 2023	$191K
May 2023	$193K
April 2023	$191K
March 2023	$190K
February 2023	$188K
January 2023	$186K
2022
December 2022	$187K
November 2022	$187K
October 2022	$186K
September 2022	$175K
August 2022	$161K
July 2022	$163K
June 2022	$162K
May 2022	$161K
April 2022	$153K
March 2022	$145K
February 2022	$137K
January 2022	$139K
2021
December 2021	$142K
November 2021	$145K
October 2021	$148K
September 2021	$149K
August 2021	$151K
July 2021	$153K
June 2021	$155K
May 2021	$158K
April 2021	$155K
March 2021	$155K
February 2021	$150K
January 2021	$148K
2020
December 2020	$148K
November 2020	$146K
October 2020	$145K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$136K
July 2020	$135K
June 2020	$133K
May 2020	$134K
April 2020	$139K
March 2020	$137K
February 2020	$135K
January 2020	$138K
2019
December 2019	$137K
November 2019	$137K
October 2019	$135K
September 2019	$135K
August 2019	$137K
July 2019	$139K
June 2019	$136K
May 2019	$133K
April 2019	$135K
March 2019	$138K
February 2019	$138K
January 2019	$135K
2018
December 2018	$135K
November 2018	$134K
October 2018	$135K
September 2018	$133K
August 2018	$135K
July 2018	$134K
June 2018	$135K
May 2018	$135K
April 2018	$133K
March 2018	$132K
February 2018	$132K
January 2018	$132K
2017
December 2017	$129K
November 2017	$129K
October 2017	$128K
September 2017	$129K
August 2017	$129K
July 2017	$130K
June 2017	$128K
May 2017	$127K
April 2017	$124K
March 2017	$124K
February 2017	$121K
January 2017	$122K
2016
December 2016	$119K
November 2016	$119K
October 2016	$117K
September 2016	$118K

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
3100 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$210,000	06/22/26	3	1	960
3303 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$172,426	12/22/25	3	2	988
3501 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$221,500	11/12/25	3	1	1,206

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
3512 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$172,400	2	1	1,036	Off Market
3540 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$178,400	3	1	985	Off Market
3524 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$177,100	1	1	848	Off Market
3602 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$106,500	2	1	864	Off Market
3717 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$217,000	3	1	985	Off Market
3721 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$189,100	3	1	1,250	Off Market
3500 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$248,900	4	1	1,294	Off Market
3400 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$232,000	3	2	1,154	Off Market
3420 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$498,600	3	4	2,289	Off Market
3734 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$185,600	Studio	8	1,714	Off Market
3320 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$194,500	4	2	1,200	Off Market
3733 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$294,800	3	3	1,330	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3508 E 38th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1958

0.36 acre lot

985 sqft

$223/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Huge yardEat in kitchen nookBay windowExtra parking padAmple counter spaceLarge closets

This single-family home is located at 3508 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA. 3508 E 38th St is in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 985 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.36 acres and was built in 1958.

3508 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 985 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1958. It last sold for $185,000 on Oct 7, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $220,100, with a rent estimate of $1,625/month.

Home Details for 3508 E 38th 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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958
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
Oct 7, 2022 Source: DMMLS #659659	Sold	$185,000
Sep 10, 2022 Source: DMMLS #659659	Pending	$179,900
Sep 9, 2022 Source: DMMLS #659659	Listed For Sale	$179,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,304	$186,100

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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
Parent Review
8y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

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Buy: $130k - $658k

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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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"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 3508 E 38th St

What is 3508 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3508 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $220,100.
What is the price history for 3508 E 38th St?
3508 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $185,000 in October 2022.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 3508 E 38th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3508 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3508 E 38th St?
The lot at 3508 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.36 acres (15,551 sq ft).