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 3712 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3712 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $255,300 .

What is the price history for 3712 E 42nd St?

3712 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $116,000 in May 2011.

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 3712 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3712 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3712 E 42nd St?

The lot at 3712 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,363 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$255,300

Trulia Estimate

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,014 sqft

3712 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,780/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 2, 2011 for $116,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$255K

Since last month

$2K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$10K (+4%)

Since last sale

$139K (+120.1%)

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 +75% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$255K
August 2026	$257K
July 2026	$258K
June 2026	$258K
May 2026	$257K
April 2026	$254K
March 2026	$253K
February 2026	$244K
January 2026	$241K
2025
December 2025	$243K
November 2025	$246K
October 2025	$248K
September 2025	$246K
August 2025	$245K
July 2025	$248K
June 2025	$251K
May 2025	$254K
April 2025	$251K
March 2025	$246K
February 2025	$242K
January 2025	$239K
2024
December 2024	$241K
November 2024	$244K
October 2024	$250K
September 2024	$250K
August 2024	$250K
July 2024	$251K
June 2024	$252K
May 2024	$252K
April 2024	$250K
March 2024	$247K
February 2024	$240K
January 2024	$238K
2023
December 2023	$237K
November 2023	$237K
October 2023	$239K
September 2023	$240K
August 2023	$241K
July 2023	$239K
June 2023	$238K
May 2023	$236K
April 2023	$229K
March 2023	$225K
February 2023	$219K
January 2023	$217K
2022
December 2022	$218K
November 2022	$223K
October 2022	$231K
September 2022	$234K
August 2022	$232K
July 2022	$233K
June 2022	$234K
May 2022	$234K
April 2022	$227K
March 2022	$224K
February 2022	$217K
January 2022	$213K
2021
December 2021	$214K
November 2021	$211K
October 2021	$206K
September 2021	$205K
August 2021	$207K
July 2021	$207K
June 2021	$206K
May 2021	$205K
April 2021	$200K
March 2021	$197K
February 2021	$192K
January 2021	$189K
2020
December 2020	$189K
November 2020	$189K
October 2020	$190K
September 2020	$190K
August 2020	$188K
July 2020	$187K
June 2020	$186K
May 2020	$185K
April 2020	$183K
March 2020	$181K
February 2020	$181K
January 2020	$182K
2019
December 2019	$180K
November 2019	$179K
October 2019	$182K
September 2019	$181K
August 2019	$179K
July 2019	$179K
June 2019	$180K
May 2019	$177K
April 2019	$177K
March 2019	$177K
February 2019	$177K
January 2019	$175K
2018
December 2018	$175K
November 2018	$173K
October 2018	$173K
September 2018	$174K
August 2018	$173K
July 2018	$172K
June 2018	$171K
May 2018	$171K
April 2018	$169K
March 2018	$169K
February 2018	$168K
January 2018	$167K
2017
December 2017	$168K
November 2017	$164K
October 2017	$163K
September 2017	$161K
August 2017	$161K
July 2017	$154K
June 2017	$152K
May 2017	$149K
April 2017	$146K
March 2017	$149K
February 2017	$149K
January 2017	$148K
2016
December 2016	$149K
November 2016	$149K
October 2016	$147K
September 2016	$146K

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	0.08	Single-Family Home	$265,000	05/01/26	3	2	1,008
3600 Williams St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	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
3718 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$196,000	3	1	864	Off Market
3601 E 41st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.13	$271,200	4	2	1,052	Off Market
3603 E 41st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$255,300	3	2	1,416	Off Market
3607 E 41st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$248,000	3	1	1,008	Recently Sold
3611 E 41st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$240,700	3	2	1,040	Off Market
3615 E 41st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$270,900	3	2.5	988	Off Market
3706 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$256,100	3	2	976	Off Market
3700 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$209,100	3	1	902	Off Market
3624 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$216,200	3	2	1,014	Off Market
3618 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$195,200	3	1	902	Off Market
3612 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$231,000	3	2	864	Off Market
3606 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$233,600	3	2	902	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 1990

1,014 sqft

$252/sqft

Garage

About this House

Nice 5 BR, 1 3/4 BA home in great NE area! Kitchen updated w/laminate floor & sliding door to deck. Additional updates include central vac, 25 yr. shingles & exterior paint in 2008. Walkout from the lower level family room to backyard patio & storage shed on cement foundation.

3712 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,014 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1990. It last sold for $116,000 on May 2, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $255,300, with a rent estimate of $1,758/month.

Home Details for 3712 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1990
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8363 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 2, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$116,000
Jan 5, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$119,900 Price decreased by 3%
Oct 22, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$123,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,640	$260,700

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
8y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

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Buy: $130k - $658k

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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 3712 E 42nd St

What is 3712 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3712 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $255,300.
What is the price history for 3712 E 42nd St?
3712 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $116,000 in May 2011.
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 3712 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3712 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3712 E 42nd St?
The lot at 3712 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,363 sq ft).