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

4040 E Douglas Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,076 sqft

$254,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

$254,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,076 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $254,200, with a rent estimate of $1,597/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

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 History for 4040 E Douglas Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/30/2019	$189,000	Sold	DMMLS #588363
Recording Date 09/30/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/10/2019	$189,000	Pending	Agent Provided

08/29/2019	$189,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,000 (-2%)
08/04/2019	$192,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/22/2018	$107,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/22/2018 Contract Date 08/14/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$4,688
Assessment	$263,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 4040 E Douglas Ave

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 homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $212,000
3 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
4034 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $227,400
3 bd
2 ba
872 sqft
4028 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $180,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,014 sqft
4024 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,700
3 bd
2 ba
912 sqft
4020 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,600
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
4012 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $213,300
3 bd
1 ba
992 sqft
4006 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $250,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,136 sqft
4100 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,700
3 bd
1 ba
975 sqft
4106 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $213,700
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
4110 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $224,500
3 bd
1 ba
975 sqft
4114 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,100
3 bd
1 ba
925 sqft
4118 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $206,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,019 sqft
4122 E Douglas Ave,
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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