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 3617 E 43rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3617 E 43rd St in Des Moines, IA is $282,400 .

What is the price history for 3617 E 43rd St?

3617 E 43rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $195,000 in October 2017.

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 3617 E 43rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3617 E 43rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3617 E 43rd St?

The lot at 3617 E 43rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,231 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$282,400

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,207 sqft

3617 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,948/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 24, 2017 for $195,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$282K

Since last month

$1K (-0.4%)

Since last year

$5K (+1.8%)

Since last sale

$86K (+44.1%)

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 +70% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$281K
August 2026	$282K
July 2026	$284K
June 2026	$284K
May 2026	$284K
April 2026	$282K
March 2026	$279K
February 2026	$274K
January 2026	$273K
2025
December 2025	$272K
November 2025	$278K
October 2025	$277K
September 2025	$276K
August 2025	$276K
July 2025	$279K
June 2025	$283K
May 2025	$286K
April 2025	$282K
March 2025	$280K
February 2025	$273K
January 2025	$273K
2024
December 2024	$274K
November 2024	$277K
October 2024	$278K
September 2024	$278K
August 2024	$278K
July 2024	$279K
June 2024	$278K
May 2024	$280K
April 2024	$278K
March 2024	$276K
February 2024	$272K
January 2024	$270K
2023
December 2023	$269K
November 2023	$270K
October 2023	$272K
September 2023	$273K
August 2023	$272K
July 2023	$272K
June 2023	$272K
May 2023	$270K
April 2023	$264K
March 2023	$261K
February 2023	$255K
January 2023	$252K
2022
December 2022	$252K
November 2022	$254K
October 2022	$261K
September 2022	$264K
August 2022	$262K
July 2022	$262K
June 2022	$262K
May 2022	$262K
April 2022	$256K
March 2022	$253K
February 2022	$248K
January 2022	$245K
2021
December 2021	$245K
November 2021	$245K
October 2021	$244K
September 2021	$243K
August 2021	$243K
July 2021	$243K
June 2021	$241K
May 2021	$218K
April 2021	$216K
March 2021	$210K
February 2021	$204K
January 2021	$200K
2020
December 2020	$204K
November 2020	$212K
October 2020	$219K
September 2020	$220K
August 2020	$218K
July 2020	$219K
June 2020	$217K
May 2020	$216K
April 2020	$213K
March 2020	$212K
February 2020	$210K
January 2020	$211K
2019
December 2019	$211K
November 2019	$210K
October 2019	$208K
September 2019	$209K
August 2019	$210K
July 2019	$209K
June 2019	$210K
May 2019	$207K
April 2019	$208K
March 2019	$208K
February 2019	$209K
January 2019	$205K
2018
December 2018	$204K
November 2018	$203K
October 2018	$205K
September 2018	$204K
August 2018	$204K
July 2018	$203K
June 2018	$202K
May 2018	$202K
April 2018	$202K
March 2018	$200K
February 2018	$199K
January 2018	$198K
2017
December 2017	$198K
November 2017	$195K
October 2017	$195K
September 2017	$198K
August 2017	$179K
July 2017	$179K
June 2017	$178K
May 2017	$180K
April 2017	$177K
March 2017	$173K
February 2017	$170K
January 2017	$169K
2016
December 2016	$168K
November 2016	$168K
October 2016	$168K
September 2016	$166K

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
4131 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$265,000	05/01/26	3	2	1,008

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
3613 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$326,900	4	3.5	2,500	Off Market
3609 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$287,500	3	2.5	1,515	Off Market
3605 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$268,000	3	3	1,400	Off Market
3601 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$248,600	3	2	1,228	Off Market
3513 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$269,900	3	2.5	1,436	Off Market
3509 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$269,500	3	2.5	1,394	Off Market
3621 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$267,800	3	3	1,341	Off Market
3625 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$321,600	4	3	2,338	Off Market
3629 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$283,000	3	3	1,557	Off Market
3636 E 43rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$288,900	3	3	1,434	Off Market
3632 E 43rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$283,800	3	3	1,499	Off Market
3628 E 43rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$252,300	3	2	1,224	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1994

1,207 sqft

$234/sqft

Garage

About this House

Great 4 bedroom 2 bath ranch home in the SEP school district with numerous updates and improvements! This home has had ALL the major updates done including new roof and remodeled bathrooms in 2016. The kitchen has new granite, undermount sink, faucet & tiled backsplash in 2017. New high efficiency furnace & central air unit in 2015. Radon mitigation system installed in 2015. The main level features 3 bedrooms including a master suite with full private bath, 2 guest bedrooms, large vaulted family room, dining area w/slider to deck, kitchen and full guest bath. The basement has quite a bit of finish done including a family room, 4th bedroom w/egress window plus a huge mostly finished playroom area and storage. 2 car attached AND HEATED garage. Extra parking pad. All kitchen appliances plus washer & dryer to stay.

3617 E 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,207 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1994. It last sold for $195,000 on Oct 24, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $282,400, with a rent estimate of $1,836/month.

Home Details for 3617 E 43rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1994
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7230 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 24, 2017 Source: DMMLS #547310	Sold	$195,000
Sep 20, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$199,900
Sep 6, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$199,900
Feb 7, 2014 Source: DMMLS #426282	Sold	$149,000
Dec 3, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$149,900 Price decreased by 3%
Oct 18, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$154,900
Oct 18, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$160,000
Apr 5, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$160,000
Aug 28, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$108,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,656	$277,300

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

Delaware Elementary School
PK-5
Public
452 Students
Southeast Polk Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Outstanding teachers who genuinely care about their students. Caring principal who is truly all about the kids. A warm and accepting environment where ALL kids really can learn!
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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

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 3617 E 43rd St

What is 3617 E 43rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3617 E 43rd St in Des Moines, IA is $282,400.
What is the price history for 3617 E 43rd St?
3617 E 43rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $195,000 in October 2017.
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 3617 E 43rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3617 E 43rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3617 E 43rd St?
The lot at 3617 E 43rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,231 sq ft).