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

3920 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,505 sqft (on 0.73 acres)

$254,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 4, 2026

$254,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 4, 2026

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,505 sqft

(on 0.73 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

A little bit of country...Check out this awesome property. 1,500 sq ft home built in 1905 but with newer steel siding and lots of updates. 3/4 acre beautiful lot just 2 blocks east of Hubbell. 1st floor features living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen 1/2 bath and a mud room. 2nd level has 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Enjoy the country front porch or the great deck on the back, both with lots of shade from mature trees. There is a newer 2 1/2 detached garage with opener. Don't miss this one!

3920 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,505 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1905. It last sold for $121,750 on Jan 17, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $254,500, with a rent estimate of $1,755/month.

Home Highlights

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Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3920 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.73 acres

Price History for 3920 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/17/2012	$121,750	Sold	DMMLS #390593
Recording Date 01/17/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/16/2011	$125,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (-7%)
09/23/2011	$135,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (-7%)
09/15/2011	$145,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $14,000 (-9%)
05/01/2011	$159,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,900 (-6%)
03/17/2011	$169,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $900 (1%)
03/21/2010	$169,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/21/2004	$149,016	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/21/2004 Contract Date 07/15/2004 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/01/2000	$121,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/01/2000 Contract Date 10/30/2000 County Transfer Tax $194 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,692
Assessment	$214,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3920 E Douglas Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3713 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$232,000	03/25/26	3	2	1,290
3912 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$108,000	11/26/25	3	1	864
3303 E 37th St, Des Moines, IA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$172,426	12/22/25	3	2	988
4056 NE 43rd Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.56	Single-Family Home	$85,000	02/09/26	3	2	2,320

Home facts updated by county records

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SOLD
OCT 23, 2025
$230,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,066 sqft
3914 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Pennie Carroll & Associates
OFF MARKET
Est. $250,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,678 sqft
2924 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $269,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,814 sqft
2920 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $246,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,807 sqft
2910 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $247,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,458 sqft
3853 Hubbell Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $126,500
1 bd
1 ba
672 sqft
1306 Ure St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $119,100
2 bd
1 ba
929 sqft
1319 Ure St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,200
2 bd
1 ba
804 sqft
1315 Ure 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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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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