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 4212 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4212 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $252,200 .

What is the price history for 4212 E Madison Ave?

4212 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $204,000 in November 2021.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's 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 4212 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 4212 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 4212 E Madison Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 4212 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$252,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,144 sqft

4212 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 12, 2021 for $204,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$252K

Since last month

$1K (-0.4%)

Since last year

$6K (+2.2%)

Since last sale

$48K (+23.4%)

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 +46% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$252K
July 2026	$253K
June 2026	$254K
May 2026	$253K
April 2026	$252K
March 2026	$249K
February 2026	$244K
January 2026	$244K
2025
December 2025	$244K
November 2025	$247K
October 2025	$248K
September 2025	$247K
August 2025	$246K
July 2025	$248K
June 2025	$251K
May 2025	$252K
April 2025	$250K
March 2025	$249K
February 2025	$244K
January 2025	$244K
2024
December 2024	$244K
November 2024	$247K
October 2024	$249K
September 2024	$249K
August 2024	$246K
July 2024	$246K
June 2024	$245K
May 2024	$249K
April 2024	$248K
March 2024	$247K
February 2024	$245K
January 2024	$243K
2023
December 2023	$242K
November 2023	$243K
October 2023	$243K
September 2023	$243K
August 2023	$244K
July 2023	$243K
June 2023	$236K
May 2023	$231K
April 2023	$226K
March 2023	$225K
February 2023	$222K
January 2023	$219K
2022
December 2022	$220K
November 2022	$221K
October 2022	$223K
September 2022	$223K
August 2022	$223K
July 2022	$221K
June 2022	$220K
May 2022	$218K
April 2022	$215K
March 2022	$213K
February 2022	$210K
January 2022	$209K
2021
December 2021	$207K
November 2021	$205K
October 2021	$222K
September 2021	$223K
August 2021	$223K
July 2021	$223K
June 2021	$212K
May 2021	$192K
April 2021	$189K
March 2021	$187K
February 2021	$184K
January 2021	$183K
2020
December 2020	$182K
November 2020	$181K
October 2020	$178K
September 2020	$176K
August 2020	$177K
July 2020	$177K
June 2020	$175K
May 2020	$173K
April 2020	$170K
March 2020	$169K
February 2020	$168K
January 2020	$169K
2019
December 2019	$170K
November 2019	$169K
October 2019	$171K
September 2019	$172K
August 2019	$170K
July 2019	$168K
June 2019	$171K
May 2019	$169K
April 2019	$170K
March 2019	$171K
February 2019	$171K
January 2019	$171K
2018
December 2018	$172K
November 2018	$171K
October 2018	$171K
September 2018	$171K
August 2018	$167K
July 2018	$167K
June 2018	$166K
May 2018	$166K
April 2018	$165K
March 2018	$164K
February 2018	$163K
January 2018	$164K
2017
December 2017	$164K
November 2017	$161K
October 2017	$161K
September 2017	$162K
August 2017	$160K
July 2017	$157K
June 2017	$156K
May 2017	$156K
April 2017	$154K
March 2017	$152K
February 2017	$152K
January 2017	$152K
2016
December 2016	$153K
November 2016	$152K
October 2016	$153K
September 2016	$157K
August 2016	$173K

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	0.22	Single-Family Home	$265,000	05/01/26	3	2	1,008
3600 Williams St, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/22/26	3	2	864

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
4220 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$208,100	3	1	972	Off Market
4224 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$215,600	4	1	960	Off Market
4228 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$199,100	3	1	972	Off Market
4232 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$231,300	4	2	969	Off Market
4233 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$204,000	4	2	1,152	Off Market
4229 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$225,100	4	2	894	Off Market
4208 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$205,700	3	1	912	Off Market
4204 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$232,700	3	2	1,696	Off Market
4200 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$191,100	3	1	900	Off Market
4216 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$241,900	4	2	948	Off Market
1909 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	2.56	$155,000	2	1	772	For Sale
1905 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	2.57	$245,800	1	2	851	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 4212 E Madison Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1975

Living Area

1,144 sqft

Price/Sqft

$220

Parking

Garage

About this House

This move-in ready home, located on a dead-end street on the border of Altoona, has many great things to offer! This home has a huge eat in kitchen with plenty of oak cabinetry and counter space; laminate wood flooring and a sliding glass door leading to a 2 tier deck. There are 3 bedrooms on the main floor with all new carpet 2020, including a large master with two closets, and one non-conforming bedroom in the basement with closet. The main floor bathroom was updated to include a high-end granite countertop with double vanities, a completely tiled floor and walk-in shower with dual shower heads and welcoming glass doors. The finished basement with new carpet 2016 has a wood burning fireplace and another full bath. It also offers a ton of laundry and storage space! Perfect sized backyard has a hidden firepit pad and landscaping in the front and back yard. There is also a two and a half car garage with plenty of storage.

This 3 bedroom ranch on low traffic dead end street close to schools.. Yard offers plenty of mature shade trees. Located close to I-80/I-235, shopping, water park and minutes to downtown this home is sure to please!

NEW, as of 2021:
Furnace 6 years
Air conditioning 6 years
Siding 6 years
Roof 6 years
Dishwasher 2 years
Sump pump 1 year
Carpet 1 year

4212 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,144 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1975. It last sold for $204,000 on Nov 12, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $252,200, with a rent estimate of $1,731/month.

Home Details for 4212 E Madison Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Family Room, Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcreteLawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1975Year Updated: 1977
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 12, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$204,000
Oct 10, 2021 Source: N/A	Pending	$204,000
Oct 7, 2021 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$204,000
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Jul 16, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$176,000
Apr 23, 2013 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$134,900
Apr 11, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$117,000
Feb 26, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$124,900 Price decreased by 4%
Feb 15, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$129,900
Feb 19, 2010 Source: DMMLS #360279	Sold	$99,500
Feb 5, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$129,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,372	$246,200

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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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Frequently asked questions about 4212 E Madison Ave

What is 4212 E Madison Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4212 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA is $252,200.
What is the price history for 4212 E Madison Ave?
4212 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $204,000 in November 2021.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's 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 4212 E Madison Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 4212 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 4212 E Madison Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 4212 E Madison Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.