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 3600 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3600 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $214,600 .

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.

What do residents say about the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood?

Residents describe the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines .

Does 3600 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3600 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3600 E 40th St?

The lot at 3600 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$214,600

Trulia Estimate

5 Beds
1 Bath
1,052 sqft

3600 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,499/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$215K

Since last month

$1K (+0.5%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.1%)

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 +56% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$215K
August 2026	$214K
July 2026	$218K
June 2026	$221K
May 2026	$219K
April 2026	$213K
March 2026	$210K
February 2026	$203K
January 2026	$206K
2025
December 2025	$204K
November 2025	$216K
October 2025	$221K
September 2025	$217K
August 2025	$222K
July 2025	$226K
June 2025	$222K
May 2025	$224K
April 2025	$222K
March 2025	$218K
February 2025	$211K
January 2025	$214K
2024
December 2024	$216K
November 2024	$220K
October 2024	$217K
September 2024	$219K
August 2024	$222K
July 2024	$226K
June 2024	$228K
May 2024	$225K
April 2024	$221K
March 2024	$216K
February 2024	$210K
January 2024	$207K
2023
December 2023	$206K
November 2023	$206K
October 2023	$210K
September 2023	$210K
August 2023	$212K
July 2023	$211K
June 2023	$209K
May 2023	$209K
April 2023	$203K
March 2023	$199K
February 2023	$198K
January 2023	$199K
2022
December 2022	$200K
November 2022	$204K
October 2022	$210K
September 2022	$212K
August 2022	$211K
July 2022	$213K
June 2022	$212K
May 2022	$212K
April 2022	$205K
March 2022	$203K
February 2022	$198K
January 2022	$195K
2021
December 2021	$198K
November 2021	$200K
October 2021	$199K
September 2021	$199K
August 2021	$203K
July 2021	$202K
June 2021	$196K
May 2021	$191K
April 2021	$187K
March 2021	$186K
February 2021	$185K
January 2021	$178K
2020
December 2020	$177K
November 2020	$179K
October 2020	$176K
September 2020	$174K
August 2020	$174K
July 2020	$174K
June 2020	$174K
May 2020	$172K
April 2020	$168K
March 2020	$168K
February 2020	$166K
January 2020	$165K
2019
December 2019	$164K
November 2019	$165K
October 2019	$167K
September 2019	$164K
August 2019	$165K
July 2019	$163K
June 2019	$164K
May 2019	$162K
April 2019	$162K
March 2019	$161K
February 2019	$164K
January 2019	$161K
2018
December 2018	$162K
November 2018	$160K
October 2018	$160K
September 2018	$162K
August 2018	$160K
July 2018	$159K
June 2018	$156K
May 2018	$155K
April 2018	$152K
March 2018	$150K
February 2018	$151K
January 2018	$149K
2017
December 2017	$151K
November 2017	$150K
October 2017	$148K
September 2017	$154K
August 2017	$149K
July 2017	$144K
June 2017	$143K
May 2017	$144K
April 2017	$141K
March 2017	$141K
February 2017	$139K
January 2017	$139K
2016
December 2016	$144K
November 2016	$144K
October 2016	$143K
September 2016	$138K

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
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/23/26	3	1	1,064
3501 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.16	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
3420 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$238,400	3	1.5	1,096	Off Market
3422 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$268,800	4	3	1,372	Off Market
3426 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$231,100	Studio	2	1,034	Off Market
3500 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$190,700	Studio	1	929	Off Market
3506 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$205,900	2	1	936	Off Market
3501 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$290,300	3	3.5	1,588	Off Market
3604 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$234,800	3	2	1,040	Off Market
3608 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$215,700	3	2	988	Off Market
3612 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$264,300	4	2	1,052	Off Market
3616 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$232,300	3	1	1,040	Off Market
3620 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$283,000	4	1.5	1,400	Recently Sold
3619 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$244,300	3	2	1,416	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1979

1,052 sqft

$204/sqft

Garage

About this House

Here is a very clean well maintained Sheridan Park home located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Very spacious home with 3 bedrooms up and 2 down. Pride of ownership shows everywhere you look. 3 car detached garage currently set up as a 2 car with a shop area. It is a rare find for a one owner home which was built in 1979. Hurry to buy with these low low interest rates!

3600 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 5 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,052 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1979. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $214,600, with a rent estimate of $1,635/month.

Home Details for 3600 E 40th 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
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1979
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 23, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$137,900
Nov 23, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$137,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,832	$242,100

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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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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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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Frequently asked questions about 3600 E 40th St

What is 3600 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3600 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $214,600.
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.
What do residents say about the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood?
Residents describe the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines.
Does 3600 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3600 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3600 E 40th St?
The lot at 3600 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).