Ankeny, Iowa Homes for Sale
Ankeny is a fast-growing Polk County suburb on I-35, just north of Des Moines and about halfway to Ames. In the three months ending September 2026, the median Ankeny home sold for about $342,000, nearly flat from a year earlier, after about 39 days on the market. Buyers come for new construction, large parks and the start of the High Trestle Trail.
Ankeny market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $342,000
- Change from last year
- down 0.3%
- Days on market
- 39
- Price per square foot
- $218
Source: Redfin, three months ending September 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Ankeny homes for sale
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Request Ankeny listingsLiving in Ankeny
Ankeny has added new neighborhoods on every side of town. The Prairie Trail development mixes homes, shops and parks around a town center. Uptown Ankeny, the older downtown on Ankeny Boulevard, has local restaurants and events.
The High Trestle Trail starts in Ankeny and runs north to Woodward, crossing its well-known lit bridge over the Des Moines River. DMACC's main campus is in Ankeny, and Saylorville Lake is a short drive west.
Ankeny neighborhoods and areas
- Prairie Trail
- Uptown Ankeny
- Northeast and Northwest Ankeny new construction
- Southeast Ankeny and the I-35 corridor
Schools
Ankeny is mainly served by the Ankeny Community School District; some areas fall in the North Polk district. Check the district map for any address.
Questions
Ankeny real estate FAQ
What is the median home price in Ankeny?
The median Ankeny sale price was about $342,000 in the three months ending September 2026, according to Redfin's analysis of MLS and public records data.
Is there new construction in Ankeny?
Yes. Ankeny has active new-construction neighborhoods from several builders. We can show you builder homes and help compare them with resale homes.
Where is Ankeny?
Ankeny sits on I-35 in Polk County, between downtown Des Moines to the south and Ames to the north.
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