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 3606 E 42nd Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3606 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA is $231,100 .

What is the price history for 3606 E 42nd Ct?

3606 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $143,900 in December 2015.

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 3606 E 42nd Ct have air conditioning?

Yes, 3606 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 3606 E 42nd Ct have laundry facilities?

Yes, 3606 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$231,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
930 sqft

3606 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,608/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 2, 2015 for $143,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$231K

Since last month

$3K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.4%)

Since last sale

$87K (+60.6%)

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 +56% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$231K
August 2026	$234K
July 2026	$237K
June 2026	$237K
May 2026	$236K
April 2026	$233K
March 2026	$230K
February 2026	$225K
January 2026	$222K
2025
December 2025	$223K
November 2025	$229K
October 2025	$229K
September 2025	$228K
August 2025	$226K
July 2025	$231K
June 2025	$233K
May 2025	$236K
April 2025	$233K
March 2025	$230K
February 2025	$224K
January 2025	$222K
2024
December 2024	$224K
November 2024	$228K
October 2024	$232K
September 2024	$232K
August 2024	$234K
July 2024	$237K
June 2024	$237K
May 2024	$236K
April 2024	$234K
March 2024	$231K
February 2024	$226K
January 2024	$223K
2023
December 2023	$223K
November 2023	$223K
October 2023	$202K
September 2023	$226K
August 2023	$226K
July 2023	$228K
June 2023	$225K
May 2023	$220K
April 2023	$215K
March 2023	$211K
February 2023	$208K
January 2023	$207K
2022
December 2022	$208K
November 2022	$210K
October 2022	$215K
September 2022	$217K
August 2022	$216K
July 2022	$217K
June 2022	$219K
May 2022	$219K
April 2022	$212K
March 2022	$209K
February 2022	$205K
January 2022	$202K
2021
December 2021	$202K
November 2021	$201K
October 2021	$201K
September 2021	$201K
August 2021	$202K
July 2021	$203K
June 2021	$202K
May 2021	$199K
April 2021	$193K
March 2021	$191K
February 2021	$186K
January 2021	$182K
2020
December 2020	$180K
November 2020	$181K
October 2020	$179K
September 2020	$178K
August 2020	$174K
July 2020	$175K
June 2020	$175K
May 2020	$175K
April 2020	$177K
March 2020	$175K
February 2020	$174K
January 2020	$175K
2019
December 2019	$174K
November 2019	$175K
October 2019	$174K
September 2019	$174K
August 2019	$169K
July 2019	$167K
June 2019	$168K
May 2019	$166K
April 2019	$166K
March 2019	$165K
February 2019	$166K
January 2019	$164K
2018
December 2018	$166K
November 2018	$165K
October 2018	$167K
September 2018	$167K
August 2018	$166K
July 2018	$166K
June 2018	$165K
May 2018	$165K
April 2018	$163K
March 2018	$162K
February 2018	$161K
January 2018	$161K
2017
December 2017	$163K
November 2017	$160K
October 2017	$158K
September 2017	$159K
August 2017	$158K
July 2017	$156K
June 2017	$155K
May 2017	$155K
April 2017	$155K
March 2017	$153K
February 2017	$152K
January 2017	$151K
2016
December 2016	$150K
November 2016	$150K
October 2016	$150K
September 2016	$148K

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
3600 Williams St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/22/26	3	2	864
4239 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$141,000	05/01/26	3	1	930
4131 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$265,000	05/01/26	3	2	1,008
3216 E 41st Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$195,000	08/26/26	3	2	825

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
3607 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$237,100	4	2	930	Off Market
3601 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$223,700	3	1	949	Off Market
4238 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$202,200	Studio	2	754	Off Market
4242 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$238,100	3	1	930	Off Market
4243 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$223,400	3	2	1,274	Off Market
4239 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$141,000	3	1	930	Recently Sold
3600 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$264,600	4	2	930	Off Market
3601 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$222,700	3	1	929	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	0.03	$223,800	3	1	898	Off Market
3632 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$240,500	3	2	1,022	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 1980

930 sqft

$248/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3606 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA. 3606 E 42nd Ct is in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 930 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8146 sqft and was built in 1980.

3606 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 930 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1980. It last sold for $143,900 on Dec 2, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $231,100, with a rent estimate of $1,625/month.

Home Details for 3606 E 42nd Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Family Room, Laundry Room, Office, Recreation Room, WorkshopStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other, Brick, Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 9Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Split-level

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8145 sqft

Mobile R/V
RV Parking Rv Parking

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 2, 2015 Source: DMMLS #506174	Sold	$143,900
Oct 17, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$143,900
Mar 31, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$112,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,042	$228,200

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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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 3606 E 42nd Ct

What is 3606 E 42nd Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3606 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA is $231,100.
What is the price history for 3606 E 42nd Ct?
3606 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $143,900 in December 2015.
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 3606 E 42nd Ct have air conditioning?
Yes, 3606 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 3606 E 42nd Ct have laundry facilities?
Yes, 3606 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.