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

3919 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,666 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$281,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,858/mo*

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$281,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,858/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

3 Baths

1,666 sqft

(on 0.33 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Looking for the perfect home for your growing family - look no further! This home was built with family in mind with a spacious main floor living room/dining and eat-in kitchen area. The fenced-in backyard allows for lots of room to run and play, a fire-pit area, deck and a patio. The upper level has 4 rooms and full bath. The basement has a non-conforming 5th bedroom, full bathroom, laundry, areas for kids' games/crafts and a perfect movie-hangout for your teenagers. This home has been well-taken care of with attention to the details and many enhancements - stone on the front, new garage doors, exterior lighting, backsplash, addition of bathroom in lower level and more! The location is superb in the metro - sitting on .3 acres. This home = great value!

3919 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,666 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1973. It last sold for $166,500 on Dec 28, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $281,900, with a rent estimate of $2,127/month.

Home Highlights

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A/C

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HOA

None

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3919 E 42nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 1
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1973Year Updated: 1973
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price History for 3919 E 42nd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/28/2015	$166,500	Sold	DMMLS #506344
Recording Date 12/28/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/03/2015	$169,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,000 (-3%)
10/17/2015	$175,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/23/2008	$179,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

07/02/2008	$179,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/23/2001	$124,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/23/2001 Contract Date 03/19/2001 County Transfer Tax $199 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	$4,278
Assessment	$244,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3919 E 42nd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
4131 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$265,000	05/01/26	3	2	1,008

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $283,200
4 bd
2 ba
1,505 sqft
4005 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,136 sqft
4027 E 42nd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,265 sqft
2014 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $310,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,620 sqft
2104 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
EXIT Realty & Associates
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,800
4 bd
2 ba
1,731 sqft
2112 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,000
3 bd
2 ba
877 sqft
2116 E 29th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $214,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,512 sqft
4218 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $272,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,367 sqft
4216 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $230,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,440 sqft
4214 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
OFF MARKET
Est. $299,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,830 sqft
4212 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $198,200
3 bd
1 ba
972 sqft
4200 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $243,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,222 sqft
2811 Guthrie 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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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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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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