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

3617 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
1 Bath
898 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

$231,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,564/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$231,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,564/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

898 sqft

(on 0.39 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3617 E 42nd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1980

Lot Size

0.39 acres

Living Area

898 sqft

Price/Sqft

$258

Parking

Garage

Description

"This 3 bedroom ranch home with finished lower level family room is sure to catch your eye. The huge lot, fenced and 260 feet deep, is great for family games. Enjoy the evening on the rear patio with privacy. Roof and siding have been updated, newer laminate floors, carpet, and kitchen floor all add to this homes value. This is a great neighborhood close to elementary and Junior High schools. Garage has extra space for storage and there is a laundry shoot to lower level for easy convenience. Appliances are included with the sale. A 3 bedroom home with finished family room is hard to find in this price range. Call for a private showing, owner is ready to sell."

3617 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 898 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1980. It last sold for $95,500 on Dec 21, 2000. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $231,700, with a rent estimate of $1,457/month.

Home Details for 3617 E 42nd St

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

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.39 acres

Price History for 3617 E 42nd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/19/2011	$109,400	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

10/05/2011	$109,400	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,500 (-2%)
09/22/2011	$111,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $100 (-0%)
08/18/2011	$112,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,000 (-6%)
06/03/2011	$119,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/21/2000	$95,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/21/2000 Contract Date 12/13/2000 County Transfer Tax $153 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,488
Assessment	$206,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3617 E 42nd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4239 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$141,000	05/01/26	3	1	930
3912 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$108,000	11/26/25	3	1	864

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $229,400
1 ba
930 sqft
3611 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $230,700
3 bd
1 ba
929 sqft
3601 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $260,700
4 bd
2 ba
930 sqft
3600 E 42nd Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Pennie Carroll & Associates
OFF MARKET
Est. $239,200
3 bd
2 ba
930 sqft
3606 E 42nd Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,700
4 bd
2 ba
930 sqft
3607 E 42nd Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $245,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,022 sqft
3632 E 42nd Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $251,000
3 bd
2 ba
966 sqft
3626 E 42nd Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,900
3 bd
1 ba
898 sqft
3622 E 42nd Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $222,900
3 bd
1 ba
930 sqft
3616 E 42nd Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $192,200
2 bd
1 ba
754 sqft
3610 E 42nd Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $200,900
4 bd
1 ba
930 sqft
3611 E 42nd Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Coldwell Banker Mid-America

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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

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Buy: $150k - $620k

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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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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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