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 4040 E Douglas Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4040 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is $252,100 .

What is the price history for 4040 E Douglas Ave?

4040 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $189,000 in September 2019.

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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 4040 E Douglas Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 4040 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 4040 E Douglas Ave?

The lot at 4040 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,017 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$252,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,076 sqft

4040 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Est. Refi. Payment $1,704/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 30, 2019 for $189,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$252K

Since last month

$700 (-0.3%)

Since last year

$7K (+2.8%)

Since last sale

$64K (+33.7%)

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 +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$253K
August 2026	$253K
July 2026	$253K
June 2026	$254K
May 2026	$253K
April 2026	$252K
March 2026	$248K
February 2026	$243K
January 2026	$242K
2025
December 2025	$242K
November 2025	$246K
October 2025	$247K
September 2025	$246K
August 2025	$246K
July 2025	$249K
June 2025	$251K
May 2025	$253K
April 2025	$249K
March 2025	$248K
February 2025	$242K
January 2025	$243K
2024
December 2024	$243K
November 2024	$246K
October 2024	$248K
September 2024	$248K
August 2024	$249K
July 2024	$249K
June 2024	$250K
May 2024	$250K
April 2024	$249K
March 2024	$246K
February 2024	$242K
January 2024	$240K
2023
December 2023	$240K
November 2023	$240K
October 2023	$243K
September 2023	$243K
August 2023	$244K
July 2023	$242K
June 2023	$242K
May 2023	$239K
April 2023	$234K
March 2023	$229K
February 2023	$225K
January 2023	$224K
2022
December 2022	$225K
November 2022	$227K
October 2022	$233K
September 2022	$236K
August 2022	$234K
July 2022	$234K
June 2022	$235K
May 2022	$235K
April 2022	$229K
March 2022	$226K
February 2022	$221K
January 2022	$219K
2021
December 2021	$220K
November 2021	$220K
October 2021	$220K
September 2021	$220K
August 2021	$220K
July 2021	$221K
June 2021	$215K
May 2021	$216K
April 2021	$212K
March 2021	$210K
February 2021	$208K
January 2021	$202K
2020
December 2020	$199K
November 2020	$199K
October 2020	$198K
September 2020	$198K
August 2020	$195K
July 2020	$196K
June 2020	$194K
May 2020	$194K
April 2020	$192K
March 2020	$192K
February 2020	$189K
January 2020	$190K
2019
December 2019	$189K
November 2019	$189K
October 2019	$189K
September 2019	$167K
August 2019	$166K
July 2019	$168K
June 2019	$168K
May 2019	$164K
April 2019	$163K
March 2019	$161K
February 2019	$161K
January 2019	$160K
2018
December 2018	$159K
November 2018	$159K
October 2018	$159K
September 2018	$160K
August 2018	$160K
July 2018	$160K
June 2018	$158K
May 2018	$154K
April 2018	$153K
March 2018	$152K
February 2018	$150K
January 2018	$151K
2017
December 2017	$147K
November 2017	$144K
October 2017	$143K
September 2017	$144K
August 2017	$143K
July 2017	$147K
June 2017	$147K
May 2017	$148K
April 2017	$147K
March 2017	$149K
February 2017	$149K
January 2017	$147K
2016
December 2016	$141K
November 2016	$141K
October 2016	$141K
September 2016	$141K

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
4131 E Garden Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$265,000	05/01/26	3	2	1,008
3600 Williams St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/22/26	3	2	864
3713 Belmar Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$232,000	03/25/26	3	2	1,290

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
4034 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$210,100	3	1	816	Off Market
4028 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$232,600	3	2	872	Off Market
4024 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$172,600	3	1	1,014	Off Market
4020 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$204,300	3	2	912	Off Market
4012 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$165,000	3	1	864	Off Market
4006 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$210,500	3	1	992	Off Market
4100 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$248,700	3	2	1,136	Off Market
4106 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$208,800	3	1	975	Off Market
4110 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$211,100	3	1	912	Off Market
4114 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$220,600	3	1	975	Off Market
4118 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$193,600	3	1	925	Off Market
4122 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$203,800	3	1	1,019	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1958

1,076 sqft

$234/sqft

Garage

About this House

Great ranch home that has many updates throughout. Hardwood floors in the living area and bedrooms. Spacious kitchen that opens to a cozy hearth room with gas fireplace and sliders to the backyard. The kitchen has a center island with cabinet space and wine rack. Plenty of cabinet and counter space. All new appliances which include gas stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. The lower level is finished with a family room with wood burning fireplace, and huge bathroom/laundry room combination. There is a third bedroom in the lower level with egress window. New mechanicals, 24x24 garage and new driveway. This home is move in ready!

4040 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,076 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1958. It last sold for $189,000 on Sep 30, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $252,100, with a rent estimate of $1,566/month.

Home Details for 4040 E Douglas Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958Year Updated: 1963
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9016 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 30, 2019 Source: DMMLS #588363	Sold	$189,000
Sep 10, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$189,000
Aug 29, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$189,000 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$192,000
Aug 22, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$107,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,688	$263,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

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
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 4040 E Douglas Ave

What is 4040 E Douglas Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4040 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is $252,100.
What is the price history for 4040 E Douglas Ave?
4040 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $189,000 in September 2019.
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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 4040 E Douglas Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 4040 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 4040 E Douglas Ave?
The lot at 4040 E Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,017 sq ft).