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 3633 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3633 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $216,500 .

What is the price history for 3633 E 42nd St?

3633 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $115,500 in March 2015.

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 3633 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3633 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

OFF MARKET

$216,500

Trulia Estimate

Studio
1 Bath
2,008 sqft

3633 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 27, 2015 for $115,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$217K

Since last month

$12K (-5.2%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.2%)

Since last sale

$100K (+86.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +75% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$215K
August 2026	$217K
July 2026	$227K
June 2026	$219K
May 2026	$217K
April 2026	$222K
March 2026	$216K
February 2026	$212K
January 2026	$214K
2025
December 2025	$221K
November 2025	$224K
October 2025	$220K
September 2025	$218K
August 2025	$218K
July 2025	$220K
June 2025	$226K
May 2025	$221K
April 2025	$224K
March 2025	$224K
February 2025	$217K
January 2025	$212K
2024
December 2024	$216K
November 2024	$220K
October 2024	$226K
September 2024	$220K
August 2024	$224K
July 2024	$224K
June 2024	$224K
May 2024	$231K
April 2024	$219K
March 2024	$225K
February 2024	$214K
January 2024	$217K
2023
December 2023	$218K
November 2023	$217K
October 2023	$220K
September 2023	$215K
August 2023	$216K
July 2023	$225K
June 2023	$224K
May 2023	$221K
April 2023	$216K
March 2023	$213K
February 2023	$211K
January 2023	$212K
2022
December 2022	$214K
November 2022	$216K
October 2022	$220K
September 2022	$219K
August 2022	$217K
July 2022	$215K
June 2022	$215K
May 2022	$215K
April 2022	$209K
March 2022	$201K
February 2022	$193K
January 2022	$191K
2021
December 2021	$193K
November 2021	$193K
October 2021	$195K
September 2021	$196K
August 2021	$197K
July 2021	$197K
June 2021	$192K
May 2021	$186K
April 2021	$183K
March 2021	$176K
February 2021	$173K
January 2021	$172K
2020
December 2020	$171K
November 2020	$172K
October 2020	$172K
September 2020	$173K
August 2020	$173K
July 2020	$171K
June 2020	$170K
May 2020	$173K
April 2020	$175K
March 2020	$173K
February 2020	$171K
January 2020	$171K
2019
December 2019	$170K
November 2019	$168K
October 2019	$170K
September 2019	$173K
August 2019	$170K
July 2019	$174K
June 2019	$175K
May 2019	$165K
April 2019	$165K
March 2019	$167K
February 2019	$165K
January 2019	$162K
2018
December 2018	$162K
November 2018	$162K
October 2018	$163K
September 2018	$162K
August 2018	$162K
July 2018	$162K
June 2018	$157K
May 2018	$152K
April 2018	$145K
March 2018	$135K
February 2018	$134K
January 2018	$133K
2017
December 2017	$135K
November 2017	$132K
October 2017	$131K
September 2017	$132K
August 2017	$132K
July 2017	$130K
June 2017	$129K
May 2017	$129K
April 2017	$128K
March 2017	$127K
February 2017	$127K
January 2017	$126K
2016
December 2016	$125K
November 2016	$125K
October 2016	$125K
September 2016	$123K

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
3924 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA	0.61	Multi-Family Home	$268,000	04/02/26		4	2,640
2936 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	2.80	Multi-Family Home	$215,000	03/13/26		-	2,224

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3633 E 42nd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1981

2,008 sqft

$108/sqft

About this House

Newer brick duplex in nice neighborhood. Good cash flow. Each unit has 3BR & 1BA.

3633 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 2,008 sqft multi-family in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1981. It last sold for $115,500 on Mar 27, 2015. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $216,500, with a rent estimate of $1,151/month.

Home Details for 3633 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1981
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9496 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 27, 2015 Source: DMMLS #446710	Sold	$115,500
Feb 18, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$114,900 Price decreased by 7%
Jan 23, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$122,900 Price decreased by 5%
Dec 30, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$128,900
Nov 27, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$121,100

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,834	$214,600

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
7y ago
4 Reviews

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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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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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Frequently asked questions about 3633 E 42nd St

What is 3633 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3633 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $216,500.
What is the price history for 3633 E 42nd St?
3633 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $115,500 in March 2015.
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 3633 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3633 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.