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ANKENY, IA 50021

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Polk County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
290
⇧ 33.6% vs 217 last year
Pending
80
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$354,990
⇩ 3.4% vs $367,490 last year
Average Price
$413,668
⇩ 4.2% vs $431,951 last year
Days on Market
78
⇩ 12.4% vs 89 days last year

Market Context

Population: 27,375  ·  Density: 439.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $91,397

Typical home value: $268,815  ·  Homeownership: 75.1%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The ANKENY, IA real estate market (50021) currently shows 290 active listings, with 80 pending sales. Homes are averaging 78 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 73 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 78 days on market compared to 89 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.4% year-over-year, from $367,490 to $354,990.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 290 this year vs 217 last year
  • Days on market: 78 now vs 89 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $354,990 (-3.4% YoY)
  • Average: $413,668 (-4.2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 11.9 miles — 1,076 listings ($359,892,096 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50021Ankeny, IA 500210.0 mi290$119,963,720$354,990$413,668
50313Des Moines, IA 503135.3 mi87$17,764,182$182,400$204,186
50035Bondurant, IA 500355.6 mi81$34,222,986$389,945$422,506
50317Des Moines, IA 503177.3 mi207$49,224,186$220,000$237,798
50316Des Moines, IA 503167.9 mi51$9,287,457$177,000$182,107
50310Des Moines, IA 503108.4 mi135$33,666,300$235,000$249,380
50301Des Moines, IA 503018.7 mi1$1,650,000$1,650,000$1,650,000
50226Polk City, IA 502268.8 mi69$41,050,653$507,400$594,937
50311Des Moines, IA 503119.9 mi48$13,197,168$234,900$274,941
50327Pleasant Hill, IA 5032710.3 mi57$21,231,417$363,745$372,481
50324Windsor Heights, IA 5032410.9 mi19$5,642,867$300,000$296,993
50124Huxley, IA 5012411.5 mi28$11,191,460$337,450$399,695
50243Sheldahl, IA 5024311.9 mi3$1,799,700$599,900$599,900

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ANKENY, IA 50021?

As of January 2026, there are 290 active listings in ANKENY, IA (zip code 50021), compared to 217 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ANKENY, IA 50021?

The median listing price in ANKENY, IA 50021 is $354,990 as of January 2026, a 3.4% decrease from $367,490 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in ANKENY, IA?

Homes in ANKENY, IA 50021 spend an average of 78 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 89 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ANKENY, IA 50021?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ANKENY, IA 50021 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 73 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 78 days on market compared to 89 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in ANKENY, IA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in ANKENY, IA 50021 save an estimated $7,100 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $354,990. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.