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 3623 E 42nd Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3623 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA is $227,000 .

What is the price history for 3623 E 42nd Ct?

3623 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $82,000 in August 2011.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 3623 E 42nd Ct have air conditioning?

Yes, 3623 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3623 E 42nd Ct?

The lot at 3623 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.39 acres (16,901 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$227,000

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
930 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

3623 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 29, 2011 for $82,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$227K

Since last month

$2K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$12K (+5.8%)

Since last sale

$145K (+176.8%)

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 +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$227K
July 2026	$229K
June 2026	$230K
May 2026	$229K
April 2026	$225K
March 2026	$223K
February 2026	$213K
January 2026	$211K
2025
December 2025	$214K
November 2025	$217K
October 2025	$219K
September 2025	$215K
August 2025	$215K
July 2025	$220K
June 2025	$221K
May 2025	$222K
April 2025	$220K
March 2025	$211K
February 2025	$206K
January 2025	$201K
2024
December 2024	$203K
November 2024	$207K
October 2024	$220K
September 2024	$220K
August 2024	$223K
July 2024	$229K
June 2024	$228K
May 2024	$228K
April 2024	$224K
March 2024	$218K
February 2024	$213K
January 2024	$209K
2023
December 2023	$210K
November 2023	$207K
October 2023	$212K
September 2023	$211K
August 2023	$214K
July 2023	$216K
June 2023	$212K
May 2023	$210K
April 2023	$204K
March 2023	$200K
February 2023	$199K
January 2023	$203K
2022
December 2022	$203K
November 2022	$205K
October 2022	$211K
September 2022	$213K
August 2022	$212K
July 2022	$214K
June 2022	$215K
May 2022	$215K
April 2022	$206K
March 2022	$196K
February 2022	$182K
January 2022	$182K
2021
December 2021	$187K
November 2021	$190K
October 2021	$191K
September 2021	$192K
August 2021	$193K
July 2021	$194K
June 2021	$194K
May 2021	$197K
April 2021	$192K
March 2021	$191K
February 2021	$187K
January 2021	$184K
2020
December 2020	$182K
November 2020	$181K
October 2020	$180K
September 2020	$179K
August 2020	$181K
July 2020	$183K
June 2020	$181K
May 2020	$180K
April 2020	$182K
March 2020	$182K
February 2020	$180K
January 2020	$179K
2019
December 2019	$178K
November 2019	$177K
October 2019	$174K
September 2019	$173K
August 2019	$168K
July 2019	$167K
June 2019	$165K
May 2019	$159K
April 2019	$159K
March 2019	$159K
February 2019	$156K
January 2019	$157K
2018
December 2018	$154K
November 2018	$150K
October 2018	$152K
September 2018	$152K
August 2018	$150K
July 2018	$149K
June 2018	$152K
May 2018	$152K
April 2018	$150K
March 2018	$151K
February 2018	$150K
January 2018	$148K
2017
December 2017	$150K
November 2017	$145K
October 2017	$144K
September 2017	$144K
August 2017	$142K
July 2017	$135K
June 2017	$137K
May 2017	$139K
April 2017	$139K
March 2017	$131K
February 2017	$131K
January 2017	$131K
2016
December 2016	$125K
November 2016	$121K
October 2016	$125K
September 2016	$123K
August 2016	$127K

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
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	0.16	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/22/26	3	2	864

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
3617 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$216,400	3	1	898	Off Market
3611 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$214,100	4	1	930	Off Market
3610 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$189,900	2	1	754	Off Market
3616 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$218,400	3	1	930	Off Market
3622 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$197,400	3	1	898	Off Market
3626 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$247,800	3	2	966	Off Market
3627 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$203,800	3	1	930	Off Market
3633 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$199,000	2	2	754	Recently Sold
4239 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$242,100	3	2	914	Off Market
4243 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$201,900	4	2	930	Off Market
4242 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$228,400	3	1	882	Off Market
4238 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$178,900	2	2	754	Off Market

Local Information

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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

930 sqft

Price/Sqft

$244

Parking

Garage

About this House

Spacious 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Home With Over 1700 Square Feet Of Finished Living Space. This Home Also Has An Over-Sized 2 Car Garage And A Large Lot. A Little Paint And Other Cosmetic Updates And You Have A Great Home. And...Close By June 30, 2011 And Request Up To 3.5% Of The Final Sales Price For Closing Cost Assistance! Eligibility Restrictions Apply. This Is A Fannie Mae Homepath Property. Purchase This Property For As Little As 3% Down! This Property Is Approved For Homepath Mortgage Financing. This Property Is Approved For Homepath Renovation Mortgage Financing.

3623 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 930 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1980. It last sold for $82,000 on Aug 29, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $227,000, with a rent estimate of $1,627/month.

Home Details for 3623 E 42nd Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
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: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.39 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 29, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$82,000
May 2, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$86,500 Price increased by 0%
Apr 29, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Apr 14, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$122,880
Apr 5, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$111,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,706	$238,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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
7y 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 3623 E 42nd Ct

What is 3623 E 42nd Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3623 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA is $227,000.
What is the price history for 3623 E 42nd Ct?
3623 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $82,000 in August 2011.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 3623 E 42nd Ct have air conditioning?
Yes, 3623 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3623 E 42nd Ct?
The lot at 3623 E 42nd Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.39 acres (16,901 sq ft).