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 3829 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3829 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $220,600 .

What is the price history for 3829 E 42nd St?

3829 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $209,000 in July 2022.

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 3829 E 42nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3829 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 3829 E 42nd St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 3829 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$220,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 sqft

3829 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 29, 2022 for $209,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$221K

Since last month

$400 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$2K (+0.7%)

Since last sale

$12K (+5.6%)

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 +94% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$221K
August 2026	$220K
July 2026	$221K
June 2026	$223K
May 2026	$223K
April 2026	$221K
March 2026	$220K
February 2026	$215K
January 2026	$215K
2025
December 2025	$215K
November 2025	$220K
October 2025	$220K
September 2025	$221K
August 2025	$219K
July 2025	$220K
June 2025	$225K
May 2025	$224K
April 2025	$223K
March 2025	$221K
February 2025	$217K
January 2025	$217K
2024
December 2024	$218K
November 2024	$221K
October 2024	$222K
September 2024	$221K
August 2024	$222K
July 2024	$225K
June 2024	$226K
May 2024	$225K
April 2024	$223K
March 2024	$223K
February 2024	$223K
January 2024	$226K
2023
December 2023	$220K
November 2023	$220K
October 2023	$218K
September 2023	$217K
August 2023	$216K
July 2023	$217K
June 2023	$216K
May 2023	$217K
April 2023	$216K
March 2023	$215K
February 2023	$213K
January 2023	$211K
2022
December 2022	$212K
November 2022	$213K
October 2022	$213K
September 2022	$212K
August 2022	$210K
July 2022	$200K
June 2022	$200K
May 2022	$193K
April 2022	$187K
March 2022	$184K
February 2022	$180K
January 2022	$178K
2021
December 2021	$179K
November 2021	$179K
October 2021	$180K
September 2021	$180K
August 2021	$181K
July 2021	$181K
June 2021	$177K
May 2021	$171K
April 2021	$168K
March 2021	$167K
February 2021	$165K
January 2021	$160K
2020
December 2020	$157K
November 2020	$158K
October 2020	$157K
September 2020	$157K
August 2020	$155K
July 2020	$156K
June 2020	$154K
May 2020	$154K
April 2020	$153K
March 2020	$152K
February 2020	$150K
January 2020	$151K
2019
December 2019	$150K
November 2019	$150K
October 2019	$150K
September 2019	$150K
August 2019	$126K
July 2019	$125K
June 2019	$126K
May 2019	$125K
April 2019	$140K
March 2019	$141K
February 2019	$141K
January 2019	$139K
2018
December 2018	$135K
November 2018	$135K
October 2018	$132K
September 2018	$131K
August 2018	$131K
July 2018	$128K
June 2018	$131K
May 2018	$128K
April 2018	$124K
March 2018	$120K
February 2018	$117K
January 2018	$115K
2017
December 2017	$115K
November 2017	$115K
October 2017	$114K
September 2017	$113K
August 2017	$110K
July 2017	$118K
June 2017	$117K
May 2017	$114K
April 2017	$113K
March 2017	$114K
February 2017	$109K
January 2017	$116K
2016
December 2016	$112K
November 2016	$112K
October 2016	$112K
September 2016	$114K

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	0.07	Single-Family Home	$265,000	05/01/26	3	2	1,008
4239 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$141,000	05/01/26	3	1	930

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
3821 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.23	$191,400	3	1	1,008	Off Market
4007 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.22	$241,300	3	2	1,019	Off Market
4013 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.21	$210,000	3	1	1,018	For Sale
4019 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.20	$236,500	3	2	1,232	Off Market
4025 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.19	$258,700	3	1	1,019	Off Market
4031 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.18	$191,800	3	1	1,019	Off Market
3825 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$249,700	2	2	1,080	Off Market
3821 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$180,200	3	1	1,008	Off Market
3815 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$227,500	4	2	1,008	Off Market
2552 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	2.01	$217,300	3	2	970	Off Market
2556 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	2.00	$180,200	3	1	1,300	Off Market
2562 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.99	$183,900	3	1	960	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1959

1,008 sqft

$219/sqft

Garage

About this House

Stormy nights? No problem! This home is equipped with a whole house home generator! Super cute ranch home with new flooring and paint. The large living room has a beautiful bay window and the kitchen looks out into the meticulously cared for backyard. Basement is partially finished with non conforming 4th bedroom. Newer water heater, furnace and A/C. Brand new deck that looks out into fenced in backyard. Large 2 car detached garage and a cute storage shed or playhouse with electricity. All appliances are included. Home qualifies for NFC financing that includes down payment assistance and up to 10,000 in grant money to qualified buyers.

3829 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1959. It last sold for $209,000 on Jul 29, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $220,600, with a rent estimate of $1,470/month.

Home Details for 3829 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Family Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities DryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 29, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653341	Sold	$209,000
Jun 9, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653341	Pending	$199,900
Jun 3, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653341	Listed For Sale	$199,900
Sep 16, 2019 Source: CIBR #52207	Sold	$149,900
Jun 24, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$149,900 Price decreased by 3%
Jun 18, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$153,900 Price decreased by 1%
Jun 8, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$154,900 Price increased by 11%
Apr 15, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$139,900
Aug 31, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$79,500
Oct 16, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$83,229

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,456	$202,300

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

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
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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 3829 E 42nd St

What is 3829 E 42nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3829 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA is $220,600.
What is the price history for 3829 E 42nd St?
3829 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $209,000 in July 2022.
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 3829 E 42nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3829 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 3829 E 42nd St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 3829 E 42nd St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.