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 3901 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3901 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $224,700 .

What is the price history for 3901 E 40th St?

3901 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $153,000 in May 2020.

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 3901 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3901 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3901 E 40th St?

The lot at 3901 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (10,193 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$224,700

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 sqft

3901 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,525/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 21, 2020 for $153,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$225K

Since last month

$2K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$700 (-0.3%)

Since last sale

$72K (+46.9%)

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 +72% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$225K
July 2026	$227K
June 2026	$227K
May 2026	$226K
April 2026	$225K
March 2026	$221K
February 2026	$218K
January 2026	$219K
2025
December 2025	$216K
November 2025	$223K
October 2025	$225K
September 2025	$224K
August 2025	$226K
July 2025	$228K
June 2025	$228K
May 2025	$227K
April 2025	$225K
March 2025	$222K
February 2025	$218K
January 2025	$220K
2024
December 2024	$220K
November 2024	$224K
October 2024	$223K
September 2024	$223K
August 2024	$221K
July 2024	$223K
June 2024	$223K
May 2024	$224K
April 2024	$222K
March 2024	$220K
February 2024	$217K
January 2024	$214K
2023
December 2023	$214K
November 2023	$215K
October 2023	$216K
September 2023	$216K
August 2023	$217K
July 2023	$216K
June 2023	$214K
May 2023	$213K
April 2023	$208K
March 2023	$204K
February 2023	$199K
January 2023	$198K
2022
December 2022	$199K
November 2022	$202K
October 2022	$206K
September 2022	$207K
August 2022	$206K
July 2022	$206K
June 2022	$206K
May 2022	$206K
April 2022	$200K
March 2022	$196K
February 2022	$194K
January 2022	$188K
2021
December 2021	$182K
November 2021	$178K
October 2021	$176K
September 2021	$175K
August 2021	$175K
July 2021	$174K
June 2021	$172K
May 2021	$170K
April 2021	$167K
March 2021	$166K
February 2021	$163K
January 2021	$158K
2020
December 2020	$156K
November 2020	$157K
October 2020	$156K
September 2020	$155K
August 2020	$155K
July 2020	$155K
June 2020	$154K
May 2020	$153K
2019
November 2019	$169K
October 2019	$170K
September 2019	$170K
August 2019	$168K
July 2019	$173K
June 2019	$169K
May 2019	$161K
April 2019	$162K
March 2019	$159K
February 2019	$155K
January 2019	$156K
2018
December 2018	$158K
November 2018	$157K
October 2018	$153K
September 2018	$155K
August 2018	$156K
July 2018	$154K
June 2018	$152K
May 2018	$154K
April 2018	$151K
March 2018	$149K
February 2018	$145K
January 2018	$149K
2017
December 2017	$148K
November 2017	$147K
October 2017	$145K
September 2017	$151K
August 2017	$152K
July 2017	$142K
June 2017	$142K
May 2017	$134K
April 2017	$133K
March 2017	$130K
February 2017	$137K
January 2017	$137K
2016
December 2016	$130K
November 2016	$135K
October 2016	$127K
September 2016	$131K

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	0.09	Single-Family Home	$108,000	11/26/25	3	1	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
3907 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$265,400	4	3	1,026	Off Market
3911 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$248,000	3	2	1,372	Off Market
3915 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$199,300	3	1	988	Off Market
3917 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$180,500	3	1	988	Off Market
4001 Briarcliff Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$184,300	3	1	888	Off Market
4001 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$171,600	3	1	912	Off Market
4006 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$180,300	3	1	864	Off Market
4010 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$164,400	3	1	864	Off Market
4016 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$170,000	3	1	864	Recently Sold
4020 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$161,500	3	1	864	Off Market
4024 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$159,800	3	1	864	Off Market
4030 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$162,500	3	1	864	Recently Sold

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 1962

1,040 sqft

$216/sqft

Garage

About this House

Attention all Buyers! Great first time or investment property! This 4 bedroom 2 bath ranch has had a complete overhaul. Fresh exterior paint, updated kitchen with new dovetail soft close cabinets, refinished hardwood floors, new trim and doors, new fixtures, new bath and an addition of a 4th bedroom downstairs. Did I mention new furnace and electrical panel? This home is move in ready and priced to sell. The basement is bone dry, mitigated for radon and ready for future finish. The driveway has a large over-sized pad poured and ready for a garage. This one is definitely worth looking at asap.

3901 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,040 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1962. It last sold for $153,000 on May 21, 2020. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2019 with an asking price of $1,450 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 12, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $224,700, with a rent estimate of $1,444/month.

Home Details for 3901 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10193 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 21, 2020 Source: DMMLS #596326	Sold	$153,000
Apr 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$154,999
Mar 27, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$154,999 Price decreased by 5%
Dec 18, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$163,000
Dec 12, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,450
Oct 7, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,450
Sep 21, 2018 Source: DMMLS #524717	Sold	$89,250
Sep 21, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$82,500
Aug 10, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$82,500
Aug 2, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$82,500
Feb 16, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$78,800
Oct 8, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$78,800 Price decreased by 13%
Sep 1, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$90,200 Price decreased by 22%
Aug 10, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$115,000 Price decreased by 6%
Jul 13, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$121,900
Jul 6, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$115,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,872	$229,100

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
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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

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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 3901 E 40th St

What is 3901 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3901 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $224,700.
What is the price history for 3901 E 40th St?
3901 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $153,000 in May 2020.
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 3901 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3901 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3901 E 40th St?
The lot at 3901 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (10,193 sq ft).