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

3909 E Ovid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,052 sqft

$204,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,389/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$204,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 28, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,389/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,052 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3909 E Ovid Ave.
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

1,052 sqft

Price/Sqft

$194

Parking

Garage

About this House

3 Bedroom 1 bath ranch with 2 car detached garage. Home has nice sized yard.

3909 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,052 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1962. It last sold for $123,500 on Jun 23, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $204,600, with a rent estimate of $1,448/month.

Home Details for 3909 E Ovid Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

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: 7405 sqft

Price History for 3909 E Ovid Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/23/2017	$123,500	Sold	DMMLS #536552
Recording Date 06/23/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/04/2017	$119,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/25/2016	$0	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

08/03/2016	$0	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/25/2008	$117,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/25/2008 Contract Date 11/20/2008 County Transfer Tax $188 Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/28/2008	$119,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
07/05/2008	$124,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$3,698
Assessment	$219,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3909 E Ovid Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3861 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.03	Single-Family Home	$150,000	02/23/26	3	1	1,064
3901 Glen Ellen Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$118,730	12/18/25	3	1	1,088
3501 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$221,500	11/12/25	3	1	1,206
4239 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$141,000	05/01/26	3	1	930

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $204,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,254 sqft
3913 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $213,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,064 sqft
3919 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $278,700
3 bd
2 ba
988 sqft
3923 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $241,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,522 sqft
3929 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $257,100
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
3930 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
LPT Realty, LLC
SOLD
MAY 22, 2026
$235,000
4 bd
2 ba
988 sqft
3918 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $243,300
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
3905 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Spire Real Estate
OFF MARKET
Est. $205,600
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
3901 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
FEB 23, 2026
$150,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,064 sqft
3861 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $231,000
3 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
3855 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $248,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,052 sqft
3851 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $224,200
4 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
3845 E Ovid Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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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CK
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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
Resident
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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