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 3936 E Douglas Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3936 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is $239,800 .

What is the price history for 3936 E Douglas Ave?

3936 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $159,000 in October 2017.

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 3936 E Douglas Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 3936 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3936 E Douglas Ave?

The lot at 3936 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,756 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$239,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,254 sqft

3936 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 26, 2017 for $159,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$240K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$200 (-0.1%)

Since last sale

$81K (+51%)

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 +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$240K
August 2026	$240K
July 2026	$242K
June 2026	$241K
May 2026	$241K
April 2026	$239K
March 2026	$235K
February 2026	$231K
January 2026	$232K
2025
December 2025	$230K
November 2025	$237K
October 2025	$238K
September 2025	$237K
August 2025	$240K
July 2025	$241K
June 2025	$242K
May 2025	$241K
April 2025	$240K
March 2025	$236K
February 2025	$231K
January 2025	$233K
2024
December 2024	$235K
November 2024	$239K
October 2024	$238K
September 2024	$237K
August 2024	$240K
July 2024	$242K
June 2024	$241K
May 2024	$241K
April 2024	$239K
March 2024	$236K
February 2024	$230K
January 2024	$229K
2023
December 2023	$228K
November 2023	$228K
October 2023	$231K
September 2023	$231K
August 2023	$232K
July 2023	$228K
June 2023	$226K
May 2023	$222K
April 2023	$217K
March 2023	$212K
February 2023	$209K
January 2023	$208K
2022
December 2022	$210K
November 2022	$212K
October 2022	$217K
September 2022	$219K
August 2022	$218K
July 2022	$218K
June 2022	$219K
May 2022	$219K
April 2022	$213K
March 2022	$209K
February 2022	$205K
January 2022	$203K
2021
December 2021	$203K
November 2021	$204K
October 2021	$204K
September 2021	$204K
August 2021	$205K
July 2021	$204K
June 2021	$197K
May 2021	$187K
April 2021	$185K
March 2021	$183K
February 2021	$180K
January 2021	$179K
2020
December 2020	$178K
November 2020	$179K
October 2020	$179K
September 2020	$179K
August 2020	$178K
July 2020	$178K
June 2020	$177K
May 2020	$176K
April 2020	$173K
March 2020	$173K
February 2020	$171K
January 2020	$172K
2019
December 2019	$172K
November 2019	$171K
October 2019	$169K
September 2019	$170K
August 2019	$171K
July 2019	$170K
June 2019	$171K
May 2019	$169K
April 2019	$170K
March 2019	$170K
February 2019	$170K
January 2019	$167K
2018
December 2018	$166K
November 2018	$165K
October 2018	$167K
September 2018	$166K
August 2018	$166K
July 2018	$166K
June 2018	$165K
May 2018	$165K
April 2018	$164K
March 2018	$163K
February 2018	$162K
January 2018	$161K
2017
December 2017	$161K
November 2017	$159K
October 2017	$159K
September 2017	$158K
August 2017	$149K
July 2017	$143K
June 2017	$144K
May 2017	$141K
April 2017	$137K
March 2017	$135K
February 2017	$137K
January 2017	$139K
2016
December 2016	$136K
November 2016	$134K
October 2016	$135K
September 2016	$134K

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
3713 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$232,000	03/25/26	3	2	1,290
3501 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$221,500	11/12/25	3	1	1,206

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
3932 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$244,900	3	2	988	For Sale
3918 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$255,000	3	2.5	1,140	For Sale
3806 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$210,500	3	1	1,272	Off Market
3810 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$193,900	3	2	988	Off Market
3816 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$228,300	3	3	1,088	Off Market
3820 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$228,700	3	2	988	Off Market
3807 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$219,600	3	1	988	Off Market
3811 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$181,400	3	1	864	Off Market
3817 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$236,300	4	1	1,000	Off Market
3821 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$222,100	3	1	1,324	Off Market
3827 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$251,200	4	1	1,052	Off Market
3833 E 39th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$199,000	2	2	864	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 3936 E Douglas Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1962

1,254 sqft

$191/sqft

Garage

About this House

Pride of ownership shows in this 3 bedroom Split Level home. Living room, eat-in-kitchen, appliances included. Walk out to 3 season porch and large fenced back yard with a shed for extra storage. 3 bedrooms with wood floors. Lower level family room with daylight windows. New carpet, large closets. Laundry area has a 1/2 bath, shower, access to attached garage. One owner home. New roof and gutters in October 2016. Newer windows and furnace & air. Close to new outlet mall opening soon.

3936 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,254 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1962. It last sold for $159,000 on Oct 26, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $239,800, with a rent estimate of $1,564/month.

Home Details for 3936 E Douglas 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: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: 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: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 26, 2017 Source: DMMLS #548176	Sold	$159,000
Sep 20, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$159,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,586	$228,500

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 3936 E Douglas Ave

What is 3936 E Douglas Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3936 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is $239,800.
What is the price history for 3936 E Douglas Ave?
3936 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $159,000 in October 2017.
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 3936 E Douglas Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 3936 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3936 E Douglas Ave?
The lot at 3936 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,756 sq ft).