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

OFF MARKET

3609 E 43rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,515 sqft

$292,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

$292,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

1,515 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

Welcome. This 2-story home is located in Des Moines, near Altoona and Pleasant Hill, just west of the Brook Run development in the Southeast Polk School District. It’s a very spacious home, with an open floor plan which is move-in ready and available for quick possession. On the main level are a powder room, large living room with a natural gas fireplace, dining area with access to a 14ft x 12ft deck, a "chef’s" kitchen with all new LG appliances and a 1st floor laundry room with new washer & dryer and a pantry. The 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. One of the bedrooms on 2nd floor is a large master suite, including a spacious master bathroom with dual vanities and a large walk-in closet. The walk-out basement is unfinished, with a majority of it, 27ft x 13ft, being completely open and uninterrupted space. The plumbing has been stubbed in for a 4th bathroom in the basement. French doors in the basement open to a 42ft x 14ft patio and a landscaped backyard with shrubs and a mature tree. Attached is a 2 car heated garage which has an 8ft x 8ft extended shop area. This home is very easy to view, please contact the homeowner to schedule a time to view this property.

3609 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,515 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1998. It last sold for $180,000 on May 16, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $292,800, with a rent estimate of $1,824/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Porch, Patio, Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3609 E 43rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, PantryCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa FireplaceHot Tub or Spa

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1998
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7361 sqft

Price History for 3609 E 43rd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/24/2021		ListingRemoved	N/A

05/16/2016	$180,000	Sold	DMMLS #514778
Recording Date 05/16/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/16/2016	$184,900	PendingToActive	N/A

04/09/2016	$184,900	Pending	N/A

02/21/2016	$184,900	Listed For Sale	N/A

05/27/1999	$138,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/27/1999 Contract Date 05/24/1999 County Transfer Tax $221 Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/29/1998	$14,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/29/1998 Contract Date 10/27/1998 County Transfer Tax $23 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$4,942
Assessment	$283,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3609 E 43rd St

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	0.23	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/22/26	3	2	864
4131 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$265,000	05/01/26	3	2	1,008

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $272,800
3 bd
3 ba
1,400 sqft
3605 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $252,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,228 sqft
3601 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $275,300
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,436 sqft
3513 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $273,500
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,394 sqft
3509 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
3 bd
2 ba
1,248 sqft
4300 Leyden Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $282,900
3 bd
3 ba
1,444 sqft
3421 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $331,300
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,500 sqft
3613 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $284,400
4 bd
2 ba
1,207 sqft
3617 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $272,700
3 bd
3 ba
1,341 sqft
3621 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $327,500
4 bd
3 ba
2,338 sqft
3625 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $290,000
3 bd
3 ba
1,557 sqft
3629 E 43rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $292,400
3 bd
3 ba
1,434 sqft
3636 E 43rd Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Neighborhood Overview

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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

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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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BW
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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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