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 3915 E 40th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3915 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $199,300 .

What is the price history for 3915 E 40th St?

3915 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $49,500 in September 1992.

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 3915 E 40th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3915 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3915 E 40th St?

The lot at 3915 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,102 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$199,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
988 sqft

3915 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,361/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 21, 1992 for $49,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$199K

Since last month

$7K (-3.3%)

Since last year

$10K (-4.6%)

Since last sale

$150K (+302.8%)

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 +54% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$199K
August 2026	$199K
July 2026	$206K
June 2026	$208K
May 2026	$205K
April 2026	$201K
March 2026	$200K
February 2026	$191K
January 2026	$193K
2025
December 2025	$191K
November 2025	$205K
October 2025	$209K
September 2025	$206K
August 2025	$209K
July 2025	$211K
June 2025	$209K
May 2025	$210K
April 2025	$208K
March 2025	$207K
February 2025	$199K
January 2025	$202K
2024
December 2024	$205K
November 2024	$209K
October 2024	$205K
September 2024	$205K
August 2024	$207K
July 2024	$210K
June 2024	$210K
May 2024	$211K
April 2024	$206K
March 2024	$204K
February 2024	$197K
January 2024	$194K
2023
December 2023	$194K
November 2023	$196K
October 2023	$196K
September 2023	$197K
August 2023	$198K
July 2023	$198K
June 2023	$197K
May 2023	$194K
April 2023	$190K
March 2023	$186K
February 2023	$178K
January 2023	$177K
2022
December 2022	$179K
November 2022	$183K
October 2022	$187K
September 2022	$189K
August 2022	$188K
July 2022	$189K
June 2022	$189K
May 2022	$187K
April 2022	$179K
March 2022	$166K
February 2022	$150K
January 2022	$153K
2021
December 2021	$157K
November 2021	$160K
October 2021	$164K
September 2021	$165K
August 2021	$168K
July 2021	$172K
June 2021	$176K
May 2021	$183K
April 2021	$179K
March 2021	$176K
February 2021	$174K
January 2021	$173K
2020
December 2020	$172K
November 2020	$171K
October 2020	$171K
September 2020	$170K
August 2020	$169K
July 2020	$169K
June 2020	$166K
May 2020	$165K
April 2020	$168K
March 2020	$168K
February 2020	$165K
January 2020	$162K
2019
December 2019	$160K
November 2019	$162K
October 2019	$165K
September 2019	$161K
August 2019	$158K
July 2019	$159K
June 2019	$158K
May 2019	$159K
April 2019	$159K
March 2019	$157K
February 2019	$156K
January 2019	$154K
2018
December 2018	$153K
November 2018	$153K
October 2018	$155K
September 2018	$155K
August 2018	$155K
July 2018	$155K
June 2018	$154K
May 2018	$151K
April 2018	$149K
March 2018	$147K
February 2018	$143K
January 2018	$143K
2017
December 2017	$148K
November 2017	$144K
October 2017	$144K
September 2017	$144K
August 2017	$140K
July 2017	$142K
June 2017	$139K
May 2017	$137K
April 2017	$136K
March 2017	$134K
February 2017	$132K
January 2017	$132K
2016
December 2016	$132K
November 2016	$132K
October 2016	$131K
September 2016	$129K

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	0.07	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
3917 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$180,500	3	1	988	Off Market
4001 Briarcliff Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$184,300	3	1	888	Off Market
4001 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$171,600	3	1	912	Off Market
4007 Briarcliff Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$234,400	4	2	1,225	Off Market
4009 Briarcliff Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$201,100	3	1	988	Off Market
4013 Briarcliff Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$255,500	4	2	945	Off Market
3911 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$248,000	3	2	1,372	Off Market
3907 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$265,400	4	3	1,026	Off Market
3901 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$224,700	4	1	1,040	Off Market
4006 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$180,300	3	1	864	Off Market
4010 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$164,400	3	1	864	Off Market
4016 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$170,000	3	1	864	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1964

988 sqft

$202/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3915 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA. 3915 E 40th St is in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 988 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8102 sqft and was built in 1964.

3915 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 988 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1964. It last sold for $49,500 on Sep 21, 1992. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $199,300, with a rent estimate of $1,434/month.

Home Details for 3915 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: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8102 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 21, 1992 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,416	$218,700

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 3915 E 40th St

What is 3915 E 40th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3915 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is $199,300.
What is the price history for 3915 E 40th St?
3915 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $49,500 in September 1992.
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 3915 E 40th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3915 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3915 E 40th St?
The lot at 3915 E 40th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,102 sq ft).