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 4242 E Clinton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4242 E Clinton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $228,400 .

What is the price history for 4242 E Clinton Ave?

4242 E Clinton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $175,000 in March 2020.

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 4242 E Clinton Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 4242 E Clinton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 4242 E Clinton Ave?

The lot at 4242 E Clinton Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,146 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$228,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
882 sqft

4242 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Sheridan Gardens

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 31, 2020 for $175,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$228K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$5K (+2.2%)

Since last sale

$53K (+30.2%)

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 +76% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$228K
July 2026	$229K
June 2026	$231K
May 2026	$229K
April 2026	$228K
March 2026	$226K
February 2026	$221K
January 2026	$221K
2025
December 2025	$220K
November 2025	$225K
October 2025	$225K
September 2025	$224K
August 2025	$223K
July 2025	$226K
June 2025	$227K
May 2025	$229K
April 2025	$226K
March 2025	$224K
February 2025	$219K
January 2025	$219K
2024
December 2024	$220K
November 2024	$222K
October 2024	$225K
September 2024	$225K
August 2024	$225K
July 2024	$226K
June 2024	$226K
May 2024	$226K
April 2024	$226K
March 2024	$224K
February 2024	$221K
January 2024	$219K
2023
December 2023	$219K
November 2023	$219K
October 2023	$222K
September 2023	$221K
August 2023	$222K
July 2023	$221K
June 2023	$220K
May 2023	$219K
April 2023	$215K
March 2023	$211K
February 2023	$206K
January 2023	$204K
2022
December 2022	$205K
November 2022	$205K
October 2022	$209K
September 2022	$210K
August 2022	$209K
July 2022	$208K
June 2022	$208K
May 2022	$208K
April 2022	$203K
March 2022	$202K
February 2022	$198K
January 2022	$196K
2021
December 2021	$196K
November 2021	$201K
October 2021	$201K
September 2021	$202K
August 2021	$203K
July 2021	$203K
June 2021	$199K
May 2021	$196K
April 2021	$194K
March 2021	$192K
February 2021	$189K
January 2021	$184K
2020
December 2020	$181K
November 2020	$182K
October 2020	$180K
September 2020	$179K
August 2020	$178K
July 2020	$179K
June 2020	$179K
May 2020	$177K
April 2020	$176K
March 2020	$180K
February 2020	$155K
January 2020	$155K
2019
December 2019	$153K
November 2019	$150K
October 2019	$154K
September 2019	$156K
August 2019	$156K
July 2019	$156K
June 2019	$158K
May 2019	$158K
April 2019	$157K
March 2019	$152K
February 2019	$155K
January 2019	$153K
2018
December 2018	$153K
November 2018	$153K
October 2018	$154K
September 2018	$154K
August 2018	$152K
July 2018	$151K
June 2018	$150K
May 2018	$146K
April 2018	$146K
March 2018	$142K
February 2018	$142K
January 2018	$144K
2017
December 2017	$144K
November 2017	$142K
October 2017	$141K
September 2017	$139K
August 2017	$140K
July 2017	$139K
June 2017	$137K
May 2017	$139K
April 2017	$139K
March 2017	$135K
February 2017	$133K
January 2017	$134K
2016
December 2016	$132K
November 2016	$128K
October 2016	$128K
September 2016	$127K
August 2016	$130K

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
4239 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.14	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
4243 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$201,900	4	2	930	Off Market
4239 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$242,100	3	2	914	Off Market
3633 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$199,000	2	2	754	Recently Sold
3627 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$203,800	3	1	930	Off Market
3623 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$227,000	4	2	930	Off Market
3617 E 42nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$216,400	3	1	898	Off Market
4238 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$178,900	2	2	754	Off Market
4234 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$249,000	4	2	930	Off Market
4228 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$249,300	3	2	930	Off Market
4222 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$185,600	3	1	930	Off Market
4216 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$232,400	3	2	930	Off Market
4229 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$198,800	3	1	930	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1983

Living Area

882 sqft

Price/Sqft

$259

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 4242 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA. 4242 E Clinton Ave is in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 882 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8146 sqft and was built in 1983.

4242 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 882 sqft single-family home in Sheridan Gardens, built in 1983. It last sold for $175,000 on Mar 31, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $228,400, with a rent estimate of $1,385/month.

Home Details for 4242 E Clinton Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1983Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8145 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 31, 2020 Source: DMMLS #600438	Sold	$175,000
Mar 6, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$180,000
Mar 5, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$180,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,550	$225,900

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
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Sheridan Gardens

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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 4242 E Clinton Ave

What is 4242 E Clinton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4242 E Clinton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $228,400.
What is the price history for 4242 E Clinton Ave?
4242 E Clinton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $175,000 in March 2020.
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 4242 E Clinton Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 4242 E Clinton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 4242 E Clinton Ave?
The lot at 4242 E Clinton Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,146 sq ft).