Properties for Sale in Ankeny


Ankeny, Iowa is a great place to buy a home! It's a vibrant, growing community with a great quality of life. The area has plenty of amenities, like excellent schools, a wide variety of shopping and dining options, and plenty of recreational activities. Plus, it's conveniently located near Des Moines and has easy access to Interstates 35 and 80. Ankeny is a great place to call home!

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Ankeny March 18, 2024
368
Listed
132
Avg. DOM
$247.48
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$368,945
Med. List Price
368 Properties
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About Ankeny


Ankeny, located just six miles north of Des Moines, is in the heart of Central Iowa. Access to great community resources are just minutes away. Ankeny offers a top-rated school district and secondary education institutions. There are neighborhoods to suit everyone’s preference with many new and established residential areas around town. Recreational opportunities include the Ankeny Art Center, the Community Theater, several golf courses, parks, and sports fields. Ankeny is home SummerFest which is the second largest celebration in Iowa and attracts people from the surrounding communities.

Population
70,287 (2021)
45,582 (2010)

Other Facts About Ankeny:
Median Age: 32.5
Median Household Income: $89,484
Median Home Value: $239,300

Schools
Ankeny Community School District
306 SW School St, Ankeny, IA 50023
515-965-9600

12,512 Students
10 Elementary Schools
4 Middle Schools
2 High Schools

Commuting
Downtown Des Moines: 13.3 Miles
West Des Moines: 24.1 Miles
Altoona: 13.1 miles
Ames: 26.4 Miles

City Government
410 W First St, Ankeny, IA 50023
515-965-6400

Police
411 SW Ordnance Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
515-289-5240

Parks and Recreation
1210 NW Prairie Ridge Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
515-963-3570

1510 NW Ash Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
515-963-3577
Baseball, football, soccer and softball fields for club rental plus concessions & park features.

Cascade Falls Aquatic Center
2350 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50021
Open Noon-7 pm
Admission
General: $8
Seniors (60+): $5
Children 2 & Under: $1

Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center
1220 Prairie Ridge Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
Open Noon-6 pm
Admission
General: $4
Seniors (60+): $3
Children 2 & Under: $1

Prairie Ridge Skate Park
1400 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny, IA 50021

Ankeny Dog Park
1155 SW Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
515-963-3570
Annual Pass: $25 residents, $35 nonresident

Library
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
1250 SW District Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
515-965-6460
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.

Garbage/Recycling
Ankeny offers subscription garbage collection, each resident contracts individually with a private garbage hauler. The following companies provide residential services in Ankeny
Ankeny Sanitation 515-964-5229
Aspen Waste Systems, Inc. 515-974-1600
Garbage Guys 515-707-3866
Walters Sanitary Service, 515-432-2866
Waste Connections of Iowa, Inc. 515-265-7374
Waste Management of Iowa 515-265-5267

Recycling
Metro Waste Authority: 515-244-0021

Utilities
Water, wastewater, curbside recycling, stormwater management billed by city: 515-963-3565
Gas and Electric: MidAmerican Energy (800-696-6552) and Consumers Energy (888-427-5632)

Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce
1631 SW Main St #204-205, Ankeny, IA 50023
515-964-0685