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 3612 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3612 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $231,000 .

What is the price history for 3612 E 42nd St?

3612 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $105,500 in May 2009.

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 3612 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3612 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3612 E 42nd St?

The lot at 3612 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,363 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$231,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
864 sqft

3612 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,618/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 26, 2009 for $105,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$231K

Since last month

$2K (-1%)

Since last year

$8K (+3.5%)

Since last sale

$126K (+119%)

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 +55% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$231K
August 2026	$233K
July 2026	$235K
June 2026	$235K
May 2026	$234K
April 2026	$230K
March 2026	$229K
February 2026	$221K
January 2026	$220K
2025
December 2025	$222K
November 2025	$225K
October 2025	$227K
September 2025	$223K
August 2025	$221K
July 2025	$228K
June 2025	$227K
May 2025	$231K
April 2025	$227K
March 2025	$224K
February 2025	$218K
January 2025	$215K
2024
December 2024	$218K
November 2024	$220K
October 2024	$227K
September 2024	$228K
August 2024	$229K
July 2024	$233K
June 2024	$234K
May 2024	$232K
April 2024	$229K
March 2024	$225K
February 2024	$220K
January 2024	$216K
2023
December 2023	$216K
November 2023	$216K
October 2023	$218K
September 2023	$219K
August 2023	$219K
July 2023	$218K
June 2023	$216K
May 2023	$218K
April 2023	$212K
March 2023	$209K
February 2023	$206K
January 2023	$207K
2022
December 2022	$208K
November 2022	$211K
October 2022	$219K
September 2022	$220K
August 2022	$219K
July 2022	$219K
June 2022	$219K
May 2022	$219K
April 2022	$212K
March 2022	$208K
February 2022	$201K
January 2022	$199K
2021
December 2021	$198K
November 2021	$198K
October 2021	$196K
September 2021	$197K
August 2021	$198K
July 2021	$198K
June 2021	$194K
May 2021	$190K
April 2021	$186K
March 2021	$187K
February 2021	$185K
January 2021	$183K
2020
December 2020	$183K
November 2020	$183K
October 2020	$182K
September 2020	$180K
August 2020	$175K
July 2020	$176K
June 2020	$176K
May 2020	$176K
April 2020	$174K
March 2020	$173K
February 2020	$171K
January 2020	$172K
2019
December 2019	$171K
November 2019	$170K
October 2019	$170K
September 2019	$170K
August 2019	$168K
July 2019	$166K
June 2019	$168K
May 2019	$164K
April 2019	$163K
March 2019	$162K
February 2019	$163K
January 2019	$159K
2018
December 2018	$162K
November 2018	$160K
October 2018	$161K
September 2018	$161K
August 2018	$160K
July 2018	$160K
June 2018	$159K
May 2018	$159K
April 2018	$159K
March 2018	$159K
February 2018	$157K
January 2018	$157K
2017
December 2017	$161K
November 2017	$158K
October 2017	$157K
September 2017	$157K
August 2017	$157K
July 2017	$155K
June 2017	$154K
May 2017	$154K
April 2017	$152K
March 2017	$152K
February 2017	$150K
January 2017	$149K
2016
December 2016	$148K
November 2016	$149K
October 2016	$150K
September 2016	$149K

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	0.06	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/22/26	3	2	864
4239 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$141,000	05/01/26	3	1	930
4131 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$265,000	05/01/26	3	2	1,008
3216 E 41st Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.26	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
3618 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$195,200	3	1	902	Off Market
3624 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$216,200	3	2	1,014	Off Market
3700 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$209,100	3	1	902	Off Market
3706 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$256,100	3	2	976	Off Market
3712 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$255,300	5	2	1,014	Off Market
3718 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$196,000	3	1	864	Off Market
3606 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$233,600	3	2	902	Off Market
3600 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$206,500	3	1	902	Off Market
3601 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$270,100	3	3	1,014	Off Market
3609 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$166,300	3	1.5	1,284	Off Market
3615 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$147,200	3	2	1,284	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 1992

864 sqft

$267/sqft

Garage

About this House

Great 3 bedroom 2 bathroom ranch located in great east side neighborhood. Finished walkout basement 2 car attached garage, and fanced back yard. Move in ready. Sold as is. Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only. Water will NOT be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test.

3612 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1992. It last sold for $105,500 on May 26, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $231,000, with a rent estimate of $1,451/month.

Home Details for 3612 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1992
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8363 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 26, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$105,500
Mar 3, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$110,000
Feb 20, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$105,825
May 24, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$97,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,160	$246,400

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
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 3612 E 42nd St

What is 3612 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3612 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $231,000.
What is the price history for 3612 E 42nd St?
3612 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $105,500 in May 2009.
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 3612 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3612 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3612 E 42nd St?
The lot at 3612 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,363 sq ft).