3901 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

3901 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,040 sqft

$227,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,518/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$227,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,518/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $227,900, with a rent estimate of $1,552/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

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 History for 3901 E 40th St

DatePriceEventSource
05/21/2020$153,000Sold
DMMLS #596326
04/15/2020$154,999PendingAgent Provided
03/27/2020$154,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/18/2019$163,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/12/2019$1,450ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/07/2019$1,450Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/21/2018$89,250Sold
DMMLS #524717
09/21/2018$82,500PendingToActiveAgent Provided
08/10/2018$82,500PendingAgent Provided
08/02/2018$82,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/16/2017$78,800ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/08/2016$78,800PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/01/2016$90,200PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/10/2016$115,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/13/2016$121,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/06/2016$115,000Sold
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,872
Assessment$229,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3901 E 40th St

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

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Assigned Schools

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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

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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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