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 4020 E Seneca Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4020 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is $166,400 .

What is the price history for 4020 E Seneca Ave?

4020 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $57,000 in May 2008.

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 4020 E Seneca Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 4020 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 4020 E Seneca Ave?

The lot at 4020 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,623 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$166,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
864 sqft

4020 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 20, 2008 for $57,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$166K

Since last month

$7K (-4.4%)

Since last year

$18K (-10.1%)

Since last sale

$101K (+176.7%)

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 +65% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$158K
August 2026	$162K
July 2026	$165K
June 2026	$166K
May 2026	$165K
April 2026	$161K
March 2026	$162K
February 2026	$156K
January 2026	$158K
2025
December 2025	$156K
November 2025	$166K
October 2025	$170K
September 2025	$173K
August 2025	$176K
July 2025	$177K
June 2025	$176K
May 2025	$174K
April 2025	$174K
March 2025	$167K
February 2025	$163K
January 2025	$165K
2024
December 2024	$168K
November 2024	$172K
October 2024	$170K
September 2024	$171K
August 2024	$174K
July 2024	$176K
June 2024	$175K
May 2024	$176K
April 2024	$172K
March 2024	$169K
February 2024	$164K
January 2024	$160K
2023
December 2023	$162K
November 2023	$162K
October 2023	$161K
September 2023	$161K
August 2023	$161K
July 2023	$164K
June 2023	$164K
May 2023	$161K
April 2023	$157K
March 2023	$153K
February 2023	$148K
January 2023	$148K
2022
December 2022	$149K
November 2022	$152K
October 2022	$156K
September 2022	$157K
August 2022	$157K
July 2022	$158K
June 2022	$159K
May 2022	$157K
April 2022	$153K
March 2022	$148K
February 2022	$144K
January 2022	$142K
2021
December 2021	$143K
November 2021	$145K
October 2021	$145K
September 2021	$146K
August 2021	$146K
July 2021	$146K
June 2021	$144K
May 2021	$142K
April 2021	$139K
March 2021	$136K
February 2021	$133K
January 2021	$130K
2020
December 2020	$129K
November 2020	$128K
October 2020	$128K
September 2020	$127K
August 2020	$127K
July 2020	$128K
June 2020	$127K
May 2020	$125K
April 2020	$124K
March 2020	$125K
February 2020	$132K
January 2020	$132K
2019
December 2019	$130K
November 2019	$130K
October 2019	$130K
September 2019	$130K
August 2019	$128K
July 2019	$131K
June 2019	$133K
May 2019	$125K
April 2019	$127K
March 2019	$124K
February 2019	$127K
January 2019	$125K
2018
December 2018	$123K
November 2018	$124K
October 2018	$125K
September 2018	$122K
August 2018	$121K
July 2018	$122K
June 2018	$122K
May 2018	$118K
April 2018	$117K
March 2018	$111K
February 2018	$104K
January 2018	$104K
2017
December 2017	$105K
November 2017	$101K
October 2017	$106K
September 2017	$106K
August 2017	$101K
July 2017	$98K
June 2017	$95K
May 2017	$95K
April 2017	$99K
March 2017	$101K
February 2017	$96K
January 2017	$99K
2016
December 2016	$96K
November 2016	$99K
October 2016	$98K
September 2016	$96K

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	0.14	Single-Family Home	$108,000	11/26/25	3	1	864
4239 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$141,000	05/01/26	3	1	930

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
4016 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$170,000	3	1	864	Recently Sold
4010 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$171,400	3	1	864	Off Market
4006 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$182,400	3	1	864	Off Market
3901 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$226,600	4	1	1,040	Off Market
3907 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$265,400	4	3	1,026	Off Market
3911 E 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$248,000	3	2	1,372	Off Market
4024 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$167,100	3	1	864	Off Market
4030 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$162,500	3	1	864	Recently Sold
4100 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$170,500	3	1	864	Off Market
4106 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$175,000	3	1	864	Recently Sold
4110 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$153,800	3	1	864	Off Market
4116 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$168,700	3	1	864	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1961

864 sqft

$193/sqft

Garage

About this House

Home has newer siding, and roof. Nice lot. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and large eat-in kitchen.

4020 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1961. It last sold for $57,000 on May 20, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $166,400, with a rent estimate of $1,384/month.

Home Details for 4020 E Seneca Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7623 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 20, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$57,000
Apr 22, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$63,900
Dec 14, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$74,700
Jun 23, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$84,500
Dec 20, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500
Aug 26, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$44,404

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,564	$156,300

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
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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 4020 E Seneca Ave

What is 4020 E Seneca Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4020 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is $166,400.
What is the price history for 4020 E Seneca Ave?
4020 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $57,000 in May 2008.
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 4020 E Seneca Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 4020 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 4020 E Seneca Ave?
The lot at 4020 E Seneca Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,623 sq ft).