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 3601 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3601 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $222,700 .

What is the price history for 3601 E 42nd St?

3601 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $113,500 in June 2010.

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 3601 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3601 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3601 E 42nd St?

The lot at 3601 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (9,888 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$222,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
929 sqft

3601 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,552/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 9, 2010 for $113,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$223K

Since last month

$2K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.9%)

Since last sale

$111K (+97.6%)

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 +68% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$224K
August 2026	$226K
July 2026	$227K
June 2026	$229K
May 2026	$228K
April 2026	$226K
March 2026	$225K
February 2026	$219K
January 2026	$216K
2025
December 2025	$218K
November 2025	$222K
October 2025	$223K
September 2025	$220K
August 2025	$220K
July 2025	$225K
June 2025	$226K
May 2025	$229K
April 2025	$225K
March 2025	$222K
February 2025	$216K
January 2025	$215K
2024
December 2024	$216K
November 2024	$220K
October 2024	$223K
September 2024	$223K
August 2024	$221K
July 2024	$221K
June 2024	$222K
May 2024	$224K
April 2024	$222K
March 2024	$221K
February 2024	$216K
January 2024	$214K
2023
December 2023	$213K
November 2023	$213K
October 2023	$216K
September 2023	$216K
August 2023	$215K
July 2023	$218K
June 2023	$216K
May 2023	$211K
April 2023	$207K
March 2023	$202K
February 2023	$193K
January 2023	$190K
2022
December 2022	$191K
November 2022	$192K
October 2022	$198K
September 2022	$200K
August 2022	$199K
July 2022	$199K
June 2022	$200K
May 2022	$200K
April 2022	$194K
March 2022	$191K
February 2022	$188K
January 2022	$185K
2021
December 2021	$186K
November 2021	$186K
October 2021	$186K
September 2021	$186K
August 2021	$188K
July 2021	$189K
June 2021	$189K
May 2021	$188K
April 2021	$185K
March 2021	$182K
February 2021	$179K
January 2021	$177K
2020
December 2020	$175K
November 2020	$174K
October 2020	$173K
September 2020	$172K
August 2020	$169K
July 2020	$169K
June 2020	$168K
May 2020	$167K
April 2020	$170K
March 2020	$170K
February 2020	$166K
January 2020	$165K
2019
December 2019	$162K
November 2019	$165K
October 2019	$169K
September 2019	$164K
August 2019	$165K
July 2019	$164K
June 2019	$165K
May 2019	$163K
April 2019	$156K
March 2019	$155K
February 2019	$156K
January 2019	$155K
2018
December 2018	$156K
November 2018	$155K
October 2018	$156K
September 2018	$156K
August 2018	$156K
July 2018	$155K
June 2018	$154K
May 2018	$151K
April 2018	$150K
March 2018	$149K
February 2018	$147K
January 2018	$148K
2017
December 2017	$149K
November 2017	$147K
October 2017	$146K
September 2017	$145K
August 2017	$143K
July 2017	$141K
June 2017	$140K
May 2017	$140K
April 2017	$140K
March 2017	$139K
February 2017	$138K
January 2017	$137K
2016
December 2016	$137K
November 2016	$137K
October 2016	$137K
September 2016	$134K

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
4239 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$141,000	05/01/26	3	1	930
3600 Williams St, Des Moines, IA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/22/26	3	2	864
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.40	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
3600 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$264,600	4	2	930	Off Market
3606 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$231,100	3	2	930	Off Market
3607 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$237,100	4	2	930	Off Market
3601 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$223,700	3	1	949	Off Market
4238 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$202,200	Studio	2	754	Off Market
4242 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$238,100	3	1	930	Off Market
3611 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$212,700	Studio	1	930	Off Market
3617 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$223,800	3	1	898	Off Market
3632 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$240,500	3	2	1,022	Off Market
3626 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$244,700	3	2	966	Off Market
3622 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$196,300	3	1	898	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 1990

929 sqft

$240/sqft

Garage

About this House

Great Starter Home with all Appliances Included! Split foyer with updated mechanicals. Pride of ownership and well appointed throughout! Main level: 3 bedrooms, a full bath, kitchen with large pantry, dining area with access to deck. Comfortable living room area with lots of natural light. Lower level: nicely finished area with daylight windows and suitable for: family room, bedroom, or office. There is also a partial bathroom and laundry room! A good sized 2 car garage and cement driveway for off street parking. The spacious backyard has a storage shed and a bordering fence. Average billing from Mid-American is $90. (During the past 24 months average gas & electric). 1st time buyers (or if you have not owned a home - a family residence - in the past 3 years) You may qualify for up to $8,000 TAX CREDIT!!! The time to buy is right NOW!

3601 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 929 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1990. It last sold for $113,500 on Jun 9, 2010. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $222,700, with a rent estimate of $1,516/month.

Home Details for 3601 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1990
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9888 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 9, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$113,500
Apr 17, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$115,000 Price decreased by 4%
Mar 13, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$120,000 Price decreased by 4%
Jan 30, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$125,000
Apr 13, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$103,500
May 26, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$93,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,420	$203,400

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
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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 3601 E 42nd St

What is 3601 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3601 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $222,700.
What is the price history for 3601 E 42nd St?
3601 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $113,500 in June 2010.
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 3601 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3601 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3601 E 42nd St?
The lot at 3601 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (9,888 sq ft).