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ANKENY, IA 50023

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Polk County
Seller's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
261
⇩ 2.6% vs 268 last year
Pending
96
37% pending ratio
Median Price
$385,000
⇩ 6.3% vs $410,748 last year
Average Price
$444,119
⇩ 2.4% vs $455,155 last year
Days on Market
86
⇩ 1.1% vs 87 days last year

Market Context

Population: 45,195  ·  Density: 832.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $109,044

Typical home value: $293,057  ·  Homeownership: 70.8%

Market Analysis

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

The ANKENY, IA real estate market (50023) currently shows 261 active listings, with 96 pending sales. Homes are averaging 86 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 7 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 86 days on market compared to 87 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.3% year-over-year, from $410,748 to $385,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 261 this year vs 268 last year
  • Days on market: 86 now vs 87 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $385,000 (-6.3% YoY)
  • Average: $444,119 (-2.4% 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 11.0 miles — 1,177 listings ($430,050,244 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50023Ankeny, IA 500230.0 mi261$115,915,059$385,000$444,119
50131Johnston, IA 501314.9 mi136$71,870,288$427,250$528,458
50007Alleman, IA 500075.5 mi2$814,000$407,000$407,000
50310Des Moines, IA 503107.2 mi135$33,666,300$235,000$249,380
50322Urbandale, IA 503228.3 mi107$30,993,620$259,900$289,660
50314Des Moines, IA 503148.5 mi52$11,687,728$195,000$224,764
50301Des Moines, IA 503018.6 mi1$1,650,000$1,650,000$1,650,000
50317Des Moines, IA 503178.9 mi207$49,224,186$220,000$237,798
50035Bondurant, IA 500359.0 mi81$34,222,986$389,945$422,506
50109Granger, IA 501099.4 mi18$7,396,542$364,900$410,919
50309Des Moines, IA 503099.9 mi66$24,878,238$319,950$376,943
50312Des Moines, IA 5031210.4 mi83$36,539,837$289,000$440,239
50124Huxley, IA 5012411.0 mi28$11,191,460$337,450$399,695

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ANKENY, IA 50023?

As of January 2026, there are 261 active listings in ANKENY, IA (zip code 50023), compared to 268 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ANKENY, IA 50023?

The median listing price in ANKENY, IA 50023 is $385,000 as of January 2026, a 6.3% decrease from $410,748 the prior year.

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

Homes in ANKENY, IA 50023 spend an average of 86 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 87 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ANKENY, IA 50023?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ANKENY, IA 50023 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 7 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 86 days on market compared to 87 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 50023 save an estimated $7,700 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $385,000. 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.