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ANKENY, IA 50023

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

Market Analysis

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

The ANKENY, IA real estate market (50023) currently shows 316 active listings, with 161 pending sales. Homes are averaging 50 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 30 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 50 days on market compared to 40 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 4.7% year-over-year, from $397,450 to $378,723.

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Market Context

Market Context

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

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
316
⇩ 8.7% vs 346 last year
Pending
161
51% pending ratio
Median Price
$378,723
⇩ 4.7% vs $397,450 last year
Average Price
$463,779
⇧ 5.2% vs $441,020 last year
Days on Market
50
⇧ 25% vs 40 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$241
⇩ 6.2% vs $257/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,576 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 316 this year vs 346 last year
  • Days on market: 50 now vs 40 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $378,723 (-4.7% YoY)
  • Average: $463,779 (+5.2% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 11.0 miles — 1,267 listings ($457,700,844 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50023Ankeny, IA 500230.0 mi279$126,619,686$372,473$453,834
50131Johnston, IA 501314.9 mi138$72,245,070$411,375$523,515
50007Alleman, IA 500075.5 mi2$814,000$407,000$407,000
50310Des Moines, IA 503107.2 mi145$35,070,570$232,450$241,866
50322Urbandale, IA 503228.3 mi138$40,565,100$259,750$293,950
50314Des Moines, IA 503148.5 mi48$10,449,072$186,225$217,689
50301Des Moines, IA 503018.6 mi1$1,650,000$1,650,000$1,650,000
50317Des Moines, IA 503178.9 mi227$52,359,593$213,750$230,659
50035Bondurant, IA 500359.0 mi85$34,157,760$375,120$401,856
50109Granger, IA 501099.4 mi18$7,247,520$361,150$402,640
50309Des Moines, IA 503099.9 mi75$27,508,275$306,250$366,777
50312Des Moines, IA 5031210.4 mi80$35,657,600$275,000$445,720
50124Huxley, IA 5012411.0 mi31$13,356,598$373,725$430,858

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of April 2026, there are 316 active listings in ANKENY, IA (zip code 50023), compared to 346 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in ANKENY, IA 50023 is $378,723 as of April 2026, a 4.7% decrease from $397,450 the prior year.

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

Homes in ANKENY, IA 50023 spend an average of 50 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 40 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 April 2026, ANKENY, IA 50023 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 30 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 50 days on market compared to 40 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 $7,574 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $378,723. 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.