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

OFF MARKET

3908 E 40th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
1 Bath
988 sqft

$223,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,513/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$223,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,513/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

988 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1962

Living Area

988 sqft

Price/Sqft

$227

Parking

Garage

About this House

This cozy 3 bedroom split level home has hardwood floors throughout protected by carpet, a gourmet kitchen including a breakfast bar. The three season porch opens to a wonderful fenced in backyard. Newer bay windows provide the home with lots of sun year round. With 1,254 sq ft finished living space this home includes a nice front & rear decks & a family room. Listed well below assessed value. Sitting on a large attractive lot this home provides plenty of space for everyone. Appliances included. Home qualifies for NFC loan (Neighborhood Finance Corporation). This includes up to $10,000 of forgivable loan and up to $2,500 for down pymt or closing costs. The loan is not income based.

3908 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 988 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1962. It last sold for $114,000 on Mar 25, 2011. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $223,800, with a rent estimate of $1,403/month.

Home Details for 3908 E 40th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7143 sqft

Price History for 3908 E 40th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/25/2011	$114,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/25/2011 Contract Date 03/17/2011 County Transfer Tax $182 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/17/2011	$117,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/26/2010	$124,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/17/2010	$132,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/28/1998	$83,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/28/1998 Contract Date 09/23/1998 County Transfer Tax $133 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

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

Year	2025
Tax	$3,658
Assessment	$216,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3908 E 40th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3912 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$108,000	11/26/25	3	1	864
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/23/26	3	1	1,064

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $172,100
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
3916 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
3901 E 39th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,400
2 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
3841 E 39th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,465 sqft
3837 E 39th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $202,200
2 bd
2 ba
864 sqft
3833 E 39th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $251,100
4 bd
1 ba
1,052 sqft
3827 E 39th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $223,600
5 bd
1 ba
1,026 sqft
3902 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,074 sqft
3842 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,900
3 bd
3 ba
1,140 sqft
3836 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $245,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,026 sqft
3832 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
PENDING
3D VIEW
$260,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,040 sqft
3826 E 40th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $237,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,860 sqft
3938 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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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5y ago
"There are many dog owners and many times they are walking their dogs. It is a dog friendly neighborhood. "
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BW
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7y ago
"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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