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 3525 E 38th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3525 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $189,000 .

What is the price history for 3525 E 38th St?

3525 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $16,000 in August 1999.

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 3525 E 38th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3525 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3525 E 38th St?

The lot at 3525 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,535 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$189,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
936 sqft

3525 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,295/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 30, 1999 for $16,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$189K

Since last month

$5K (-2.6%)

Since last year

$13K (-6.4%)

Since last sale

$173K (+1,083.8%)

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 +47% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$189K
August 2026	$189K
July 2026	$195K
June 2026	$196K
May 2026	$194K
April 2026	$190K
March 2026	$187K
February 2026	$181K
January 2026	$183K
2025
December 2025	$183K
November 2025	$194K
October 2025	$197K
September 2025	$200K
August 2025	$202K
July 2025	$205K
June 2025	$202K
May 2025	$203K
April 2025	$201K
March 2025	$197K
February 2025	$190K
January 2025	$193K
2024
December 2024	$196K
November 2024	$200K
October 2024	$197K
September 2024	$198K
August 2024	$198K
July 2024	$200K
June 2024	$202K
May 2024	$201K
April 2024	$196K
March 2024	$193K
February 2024	$188K
January 2024	$185K
2023
December 2023	$186K
November 2023	$188K
October 2023	$188K
September 2023	$189K
August 2023	$189K
July 2023	$189K
June 2023	$188K
May 2023	$187K
April 2023	$182K
March 2023	$176K
February 2023	$170K
January 2023	$169K
2022
December 2022	$170K
November 2022	$175K
October 2022	$179K
September 2022	$181K
August 2022	$180K
July 2022	$181K
June 2022	$180K
May 2022	$179K
April 2022	$172K
March 2022	$163K
February 2022	$152K
January 2022	$154K
2021
December 2021	$156K
November 2021	$161K
October 2021	$165K
September 2021	$166K
August 2021	$169K
July 2021	$172K
June 2021	$177K
May 2021	$183K
April 2021	$179K
March 2021	$177K
February 2021	$174K
January 2021	$173K
2020
December 2020	$172K
November 2020	$171K
October 2020	$172K
September 2020	$170K
August 2020	$168K
July 2020	$166K
June 2020	$164K
May 2020	$163K
April 2020	$158K
March 2020	$157K
February 2020	$154K
January 2020	$155K
2019
December 2019	$153K
November 2019	$151K
October 2019	$153K
September 2019	$154K
August 2019	$155K
July 2019	$153K
June 2019	$150K
May 2019	$147K
April 2019	$146K
March 2019	$148K
February 2019	$146K
January 2019	$147K
2018
December 2018	$146K
November 2018	$146K
October 2018	$146K
September 2018	$147K
August 2018	$150K
July 2018	$150K
June 2018	$150K
May 2018	$147K
April 2018	$145K
March 2018	$144K
February 2018	$144K
January 2018	$146K
2017
December 2017	$146K
November 2017	$143K
October 2017	$144K
September 2017	$142K
August 2017	$140K
July 2017	$138K
June 2017	$135K
May 2017	$137K
April 2017	$136K
March 2017	$133K
February 2017	$132K
January 2017	$132K
2016
December 2016	$130K
November 2016	$131K
October 2016	$129K
September 2016	$129K

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	0.11	Single-Family Home	$221,500	11/12/25	3	1	1,206
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/23/26	3	1	1,064

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
3519 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$202,300	3	1	1,002	Off Market
3513 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$218,600	3	1	1,002	Off Market
3507 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$213,200	3	1	936	Off Market
3501 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$233,800	3	2	1,600	Off Market
3429 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$165,000	3	1	1,008	Recently Sold
3800 Leyden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$185,700	3	1	1,000	Off Market
3531 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$204,700	3	1	1,194	Off Market
3601 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$196,500	3	1	936	Off Market
3607 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$204,100	3	1	936	Off Market
3613 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$216,900	3	2	1,002	Off Market
3619 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$229,700	3	2	1,002	Off Market
3701 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$222,900	3	2	1,002	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1962

936 sqft

$202/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3525 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA. 3525 E 38th St is in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 936 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7535 sqft and was built in 1962.

3525 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 936 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1962. It last sold for $16,000 on Aug 30, 1999. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $189,000, with a rent estimate of $1,215/month.

Home Details for 3525 E 38th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir 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: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7535 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 30, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$16,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,298	$212,400

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
Parent Review
7y ago
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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

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 3525 E 38th St

What is 3525 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3525 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $189,000.
What is the price history for 3525 E 38th St?
3525 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $16,000 in August 1999.
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 3525 E 38th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3525 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3525 E 38th St?
The lot at 3525 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,535 sq ft).