Ankeny's home market, updated from Polk County Assessor records · 2026 year-to-date

Data through July 28, 2026, the latest Polk County Assessor sales we have. The monthly chart and quadrant figures run through late June.

The market at a glance

Median price by month

Spring spiked in March, dipped in April, then settled in the mid-to-upper $330s by June. Bars are drawn to scale from zero.

By the quadrant

These quadrant counts come from our late-June pull, so they add up to 848 sales, fewer than the year-to-date total above (which runs through July 28). Most active streets through June: NE 19th, NW 17th, and NE 12th.

Just closed

Top sales from the latest county-recorded week (through July 28):

Records

Ankeny housing: FAQ

What is the median home price in Ankeny, Iowa?

In 2026, Ankeny's median sale price has been running in the low-to-mid $300,000s (year-to-date roughly $320K-$340K). The current figure is at the top of this dashboard, from Polk County Assessor records with data through July 28, 2026.

Which part of Ankeny is most expensive?

By quadrant, the NW is typically the priciest (median in the mid-$340,000s) and the SE is the value corner (high-$200,000s). The NE sees the most sales - it's where most new construction is going up.

How many homes sell in Ankeny each year, and how many are new builds?

More than 1,100 in 2026 through July 28. The running count is in the cards above. New construction makes up roughly a fifth of all sales, a sign of how fast the town is still growing.

Where does this housing data come from?

Public Polk County Assessor residential sales records, pulled by The Ankeny Brief. The latest sales on this page are from July 28, 2026. For the tax side of owning here, see our property taxes guide.