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 3700 E 38th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3700 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $157,600 .

What is the price history for 3700 E 38th St?

3700 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $88,000 in April 2016.

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 3700 E 38th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3700 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3700 E 38th St?

The lot at 3700 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (10,019 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$157,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
780 sqft

3700 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,093/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 8, 2016 for $88,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$158K

Since last month

$1K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$8K (-4.6%)

Since last sale

$70K (+79.1%)

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 +76% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$158K
August 2026	$157K
July 2026	$159K
June 2026	$160K
May 2026	$159K
April 2026	$155K
March 2026	$155K
February 2026	$151K
January 2026	$153K
2025
December 2025	$152K
November 2025	$160K
October 2025	$162K
September 2025	$163K
August 2025	$165K
July 2025	$165K
June 2025	$165K
May 2025	$163K
April 2025	$162K
March 2025	$157K
February 2025	$155K
January 2025	$156K
2024
December 2024	$158K
November 2024	$163K
October 2024	$163K
September 2024	$163K
August 2024	$163K
July 2024	$164K
June 2024	$164K
May 2024	$165K
April 2024	$162K
March 2024	$158K
February 2024	$155K
January 2024	$155K
2023
December 2023	$154K
November 2023	$154K
October 2023	$156K
September 2023	$155K
August 2023	$156K
July 2023	$157K
June 2023	$155K
May 2023	$151K
April 2023	$148K
March 2023	$144K
February 2023	$142K
January 2023	$142K
2022
December 2022	$142K
November 2022	$144K
October 2022	$147K
September 2022	$148K
August 2022	$148K
July 2022	$149K
June 2022	$149K
May 2022	$149K
April 2022	$144K
March 2022	$142K
February 2022	$140K
January 2022	$139K
2021
December 2021	$140K
November 2021	$141K
October 2021	$141K
September 2021	$142K
August 2021	$143K
July 2021	$144K
June 2021	$142K
May 2021	$141K
April 2021	$136K
March 2021	$135K
February 2021	$136K
January 2021	$132K
2020
December 2020	$130K
November 2020	$129K
October 2020	$126K
September 2020	$125K
August 2020	$123K
July 2020	$125K
June 2020	$125K
May 2020	$126K
April 2020	$124K
March 2020	$123K
February 2020	$125K
January 2020	$126K
2019
December 2019	$124K
November 2019	$125K
October 2019	$123K
September 2019	$122K
August 2019	$123K
July 2019	$124K
June 2019	$124K
May 2019	$115K
April 2019	$107K
March 2019	$102K
February 2019	$102K
January 2019	$100K
2018
December 2018	$100K
November 2018	$99K
October 2018	$100K
September 2018	$100K
August 2018	$100K
July 2018	$100K
June 2018	$99K
May 2018	$99K
April 2018	$98K
March 2018	$97K
February 2018	$97K
January 2018	$97K
2017
December 2017	$97K
November 2017	$96K
October 2017	$95K
September 2017	$95K
August 2017	$95K
July 2017	$94K
June 2017	$93K
May 2017	$93K
April 2017	$93K
March 2017	$92K
February 2017	$91K
January 2017	$91K
2016
December 2016	$90K
November 2016	$90K
October 2016	$90K
September 2016	$89K

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
3912 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$108,000	11/26/25	3	1	864
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/23/26	3	1	1,064

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
3610 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$154,600	2	1	666	Off Market
3726 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$176,900	2	1	864	Off Market
3720 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$146,200	2	1	816	Off Market
3716 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$115,200	2	1	912	Off Market
3714 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$147,900	2	1	768	Off Market
3700 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$193,800	3	1	1,037	Off Market
3704 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$111,200	2	1	650	Off Market
3706 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$202,000	3	2	805	Off Market
3761 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$184,800	3	1	1,004	Off Market
3757 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$211,200	3	1.5	912	Off Market
3749 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$161,200	2	2	1,131	Off Market
3745 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$141,800	3	1	1,063	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

780 sqft

$202/sqft

About this House

Why rent when you can own this remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath home? You have got to get inside this one to appreciate what you can have for under $90,000! Features include new windows, flooring, cabinets, countertops and paint throughout. Additional space you can finish in basement with walkout to a huge fenced backyard with plenty of space for that future 2+ car garage. Use NFC financing to qualify for the forgivable loan to get that garage of your dreams. Call a Realtor today to get in and see this one!

3700 E 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 780 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1960. It last sold for $88,000 on Apr 8, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $157,600, with a rent estimate of $1,183/month.

Home Details for 3700 E 38th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 2015
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 8, 2016 Source: DMMLS #506981	Sold	$88,000
Oct 28, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,900
Sep 22, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$94,900
Aug 22, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$94,900
Jan 20, 2015 Source: DMMLS #445815	Sold	$39,200
May 1, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$28,423

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,726	$153,400

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 3700 E 38th St

What is 3700 E 38th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3700 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is $157,600.
What is the price history for 3700 E 38th St?
3700 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $88,000 in April 2016.
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 3700 E 38th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3700 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3700 E 38th St?
The lot at 3700 E 38th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (10,019 sq ft).