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 3919 E Seneca Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3919 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is $240,100 .

What is the price history for 3919 E Seneca Ave?

3919 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $187,000 in October 2021.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 3919 E Seneca Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 3919 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3919 E Seneca Ave?

The lot at 3919 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.25 acres (10,803 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$240,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
988 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

3919 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,627/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 18, 2021 for $187,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$240K

Since last month

$1K (-0.4%)

Since last year

$200 (+0.1%)

Since last sale

$54K (+28.6%)

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 +71% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$241K
July 2026	$242K
June 2026	$241K
May 2026	$240K
April 2026	$240K
March 2026	$236K
February 2026	$233K
January 2026	$235K
2025
December 2025	$232K
November 2025	$237K
October 2025	$238K
September 2025	$238K
August 2025	$240K
July 2025	$242K
June 2025	$241K
May 2025	$240K
April 2025	$237K
March 2025	$236K
February 2025	$231K
January 2025	$234K
2024
December 2024	$235K
November 2024	$238K
October 2024	$235K
September 2024	$235K
August 2024	$234K
July 2024	$235K
June 2024	$234K
May 2024	$237K
April 2024	$235K
March 2024	$233K
February 2024	$230K
January 2024	$227K
2023
December 2023	$228K
November 2023	$228K
October 2023	$230K
September 2023	$229K
August 2023	$231K
July 2023	$230K
June 2023	$224K
May 2023	$219K
April 2023	$210K
March 2023	$207K
February 2023	$204K
January 2023	$201K
2022
December 2022	$203K
November 2022	$203K
October 2022	$206K
September 2022	$206K
August 2022	$205K
July 2022	$203K
June 2022	$203K
May 2022	$201K
April 2022	$199K
March 2022	$197K
February 2022	$194K
January 2022	$193K
2021
December 2021	$190K
November 2021	$188K
October 2021	$187K
September 2021	$188K
August 2021	$187K
July 2021	$191K
June 2021	$190K
May 2021	$187K
April 2021	$184K
March 2021	$184K
February 2021	$182K
January 2021	$179K
2020
December 2020	$176K
November 2020	$174K
October 2020	$173K
September 2020	$172K
August 2020	$172K
July 2020	$175K
June 2020	$174K
May 2020	$172K
April 2020	$169K
March 2020	$168K
February 2020	$166K
January 2020	$165K
2019
December 2019	$165K
November 2019	$166K
October 2019	$165K
September 2019	$169K
August 2019	$169K
July 2019	$169K
June 2019	$168K
May 2019	$163K
April 2019	$164K
March 2019	$161K
February 2019	$163K
January 2019	$162K
2018
December 2018	$159K
November 2018	$159K
October 2018	$159K
September 2018	$162K
August 2018	$160K
July 2018	$162K
June 2018	$160K
May 2018	$160K
April 2018	$159K
March 2018	$160K
February 2018	$158K
January 2018	$158K
2017
December 2017	$157K
November 2017	$156K
October 2017	$156K
September 2017	$158K
August 2017	$157K
July 2017	$154K
June 2017	$153K
May 2017	$152K
April 2017	$149K
March 2017	$147K
February 2017	$148K
January 2017	$148K
2016
December 2016	$144K
November 2016	$143K
October 2016	$144K
September 2016	$140K

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	0.05	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
3918 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$197,200	3	1	988	Off Market
3908 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$214,800	2	1	1,137	Off Market
3912 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$108,000	3	1	864	Recently Sold
3916 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$217,700	3	1	988	Off Market
3920 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$200,200	3	2	1,638	Off Market
4000 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$226,600	3	2	1,372	Off Market
3836 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$275,800	4	2	1,026	Off Market
3832 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$213,200	3	1	988	Off Market
3826 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$197,300	3	1	864	Off Market
3820 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$228,700	3	2	988	Off Market
3816 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$228,300	3	3	1,088	Off Market
3810 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$193,900	3	2	988	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1962

0.25 acre lot

988 sqft

$243/sqft

Garage

About this House

Well maintained home by owner for 36 years! You can now enjoy the beautiful hardwood floors, custom buffet table, and pantry in kitchen, and cozy up to the fireplace in the family room. The large garage is attached. Home comes with a huge 288 SF Shed. This home will not last!

3919 E Seneca Ave, 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 $187,000 on Oct 18, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $240,100, with a rent estimate of $1,390/month.

Home Details for 3919 E Seneca Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: 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: 10890 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 18, 2021 Source: DMMLS #635985	Sold	$187,000
Aug 25, 2021 Source: DMMLS #635985	Pending	$187,000
Aug 19, 2021 Source: DMMLS #635985	Listed For Sale	$187,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,010	$237,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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
7y ago
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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 3919 E Seneca Ave

What is 3919 E Seneca Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3919 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is $240,100.
What is the price history for 3919 E Seneca Ave?
3919 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $187,000 in October 2021.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 3919 E Seneca Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 3919 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3919 E Seneca Ave?
The lot at 3919 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.25 acres (10,803 sq ft).