Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Ankeny, IA

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Investment Property for Sale in Ankeny, IA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
1207 NW Rolling Rock Road Ankeny, IA Welcome home to this beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath two story in a fantastic Anke...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,797 sq.ft.	$389,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.25% Traditional cash on cash: 4.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2653 Airbnb ROI: 0.25% Traditional ROI: 4.3%
2909 SW Country Lane Ankeny, IA Perfectly maintained home located on the SW side of Ankeny just minutes from Saylorville l...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,329 sq.ft.	$349,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.74% Traditional cash on cash: 3.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2209 Airbnb ROI: 0.74% Traditional ROI: 3.94%
1215 NW Boulder Drive Ankeny, IA Over 3000 sq ft of quality finish in this custom built ranch home. The open concept kitche...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,820 sq.ft.	$525,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.38% Traditional cash on cash: 2.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2609 Airbnb ROI: -0.38% Traditional ROI: 2.55%
205 NE 9th Street Ankeny, IA Charming Split-Level Home in the Heart of Ankeny! Welcome to 205 NE 9th Street - a beautif...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,488 sq.ft.	$299,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.32% Traditional cash on cash: 4.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2080 Airbnb ROI: 1.32% Traditional ROI: 4.6%
6681 NE Berwick Drive Ankeny, IA 1 of a kind Custom Home on 16A in prime, secluded Ankeny location. Minutes from about anyt...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 9,549 sq.ft.	$1,500,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.19% Traditional cash on cash: 0.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $3305 Airbnb ROI: -1.19% Traditional ROI: 0.35%
757 NE Spring Street Ankeny, IA	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,092 sq.ft.	$298,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.49% Traditional cash on cash: 4.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2111 Airbnb ROI: 1.49% Traditional ROI: 4.82%
707 NE 46th Court Ankeny, IA Welcome to this beautifully maintained NE Ankeny home, nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac with ...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,186 sq.ft.	$419,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4% Traditional cash on cash: 4.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2815 Airbnb ROI: 4% Traditional ROI: 4.25%
354 NW Georgetown Boulevard Ankeny, IA Welcome to this well-maintained townhome in the highly sought-after Georgetown development...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,140 sq.ft.	$179,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.3% Traditional cash on cash: 7.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $1925 Airbnb ROI: 5.3% Traditional ROI: 7.39%
4210 NE Rio Drive Ankeny, IA Immaculately maintained 4 BR,3 BA ranch offering smart spaces for today's lifestyle! The o...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,610 sq.ft.	$445,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.29% Traditional cash on cash: 3.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2435 Airbnb ROI: 0.29% Traditional ROI: 3.32%
1615 NE Vicksburg Drive Ankeny, IA Discover this beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in the highly sought-after Deer Creek Estat...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,828 sq.ft.	$397,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.11% Traditional cash on cash: 2.89% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2208 Airbnb ROI: 0.11% Traditional ROI: 2.89%
1101 SE Innsbruck Drive Ankeny, IA Welcome to this well-maintained 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in Ankeny! The open main level feat...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,668 sq.ft.	$305,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.83% Traditional cash on cash: 5.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2362 Airbnb ROI: 0.83% Traditional ROI: 5.02%
3604 SW Goodwin Street Ankeny, IA Delightfully updated and affordable Ankeny home! Featuring a newer roof, a fully fenced ya...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,101 sq.ft.	$304,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.3% Traditional cash on cash: 4.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2002 Airbnb ROI: 1.3% Traditional ROI: 4.19%
849 SE Delaware Avenue Ankeny, IA Welcome home to this beautifully updated ranch townhome, full of comfort and charm! With 4...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,560 sq.ft.	$345,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.38% Traditional cash on cash: 3.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2288 Airbnb ROI: 0.38% Traditional ROI: 3.82%
916 NW 21st Court Ankeny, IA Great ranch home at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac near Prairie Ridge Sports Complex & Ashl...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,479 sq.ft.	$349,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.69% Traditional cash on cash: 4.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2269 Airbnb ROI: 0.69% Traditional ROI: 4.07%
2817 NW 21st Street Ankeny, IA *****Builder offering 2/1 interest rate buydown with preferred lender use. Subject to term...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,400 sq.ft.	$365,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.71% Traditional cash on cash: 4.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2147 Airbnb ROI: 1.71% Traditional ROI: 4.6%
2301 NW Beechwood Street Ankeny, IA Beautifully maintained and move-in ready! Located on Ankeny's desirable NW side in Centenn...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,800 sq.ft.	$355,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.69% Traditional cash on cash: 5.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2727 Airbnb ROI: 0.69% Traditional ROI: 5.35%
2905 NW Park Lane Ankeny, IA Stunning resale with updates galore, perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac just one blo...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,494 sq.ft.	$335,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.1% Traditional cash on cash: 4.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2303 Airbnb ROI: 1.1% Traditional ROI: 4.74%
506 NE 3rd Street Ankeny, IA NOW OFFERING A CLOSING COST CREDIT TO GO TOWARD A 2-1 TEMPORARY BUYDOWN OR UPDATES WITH AC...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 969 sq.ft.	$224,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.32% Traditional cash on cash: 5.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $1896 Airbnb ROI: 2.32% Traditional ROI: 5.81%
2812 NW 23rd Street Ankeny, IA Welcome to this meticulously maintained and truly move-in ready home nestled on a spacious...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,408 sq.ft.	$323,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.92% Traditional cash on cash: 5.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2433 Airbnb ROI: 0.92% Traditional ROI: 5.12%
908 NE 57th Lane Ankeny, IA Looking for a move-in ready home in NE Ankeny? This stunning 3-bed, 3-bath end-unit townho...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,380 sq.ft.	$219,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.6% Traditional cash on cash: 7.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2412 Airbnb ROI: 1.6% Traditional ROI: 7.62%
330 NW Watercrest Drive Ankeny, IA This turn-key ranch sits on a large lot with a fenced-in backyard in a wonderful NW Ankeny...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,758 sq.ft.	$380,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.38% Traditional cash on cash: 3.61% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2306 Airbnb ROI: 0.38% Traditional ROI: 3.61%
501 SE Lawrence Drive Ankeny, IA Welcome home to this inviting ranch-style property on a spacious lot in Ankeny! Step insid...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,080 sq.ft.	$285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.51% Traditional cash on cash: 4.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2020 Airbnb ROI: 1.51% Traditional ROI: 4.66%
1501 NW 32nd Street Ankeny, IA Welcome home to Aspen Ridge! This stylish ranch-style twin home offers the perfect mix of ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,400 sq.ft.	$389,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.39% Traditional cash on cash: 3.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2470 Airbnb ROI: 0.39% Traditional ROI: 3.94%
810 NE 5Th Street Ankeny, IA This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers over 1,700 square feet of finished living space with an...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,724 sq.ft.	$237,600	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.15% Traditional cash on cash: 7.8% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2651 Airbnb ROI: 1.15% Traditional ROI: 7.8%
3060 NW 19th Court Ankeny, IA Welcome to this beautifully maintained Northwest Ankeny twinhome with no HOA-offering comf...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,092 sq.ft.	$314,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.15% Traditional cash on cash: 4.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2231 Airbnb ROI: 1.15% Traditional ROI: 4.78%
4112 NW 8th Court Ankeny, IA NW Ankeny - Cul-de-sac - No backyard neighbors - Walkout lower level - Above-ground pool -...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,136 sq.ft.	$374,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.63% Traditional cash on cash: 5.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2738 Airbnb ROI: 0.63% Traditional ROI: 5.08%
2741 NW 82nd Avenue Ankeny, IA So much space and so many features in this incredible Ankeny home! Over 2,000 sq ft on the...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,045 sq.ft.	$739,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.72% Traditional cash on cash: 1.78% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2891 Airbnb ROI: -0.72% Traditional ROI: 1.78%
623 NE 55th Street Ankeny, IA Welcome to 623 NE 55th St in Ankeny! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home offers 1,7...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,767 sq.ft.	$409,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.07% Traditional cash on cash: 3.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2557 Airbnb ROI: 0.07% Traditional ROI: 3.72%
3612 NW 13th Street Ankeny, IA Welcome home to this spacious and inviting 2-story beauty offering nearly 2,200 sq. ft. of...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,166 sq.ft.	$445,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.31% Traditional cash on cash: 4.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2777 Airbnb ROI: 0.31% Traditional ROI: 4.16%
1053 NE 58th Lane Ankeny, IA Welcome to this beautiful townhome in Ankeny, located in the highly desired North Polk Sch...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,331 sq.ft.	$215,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.72% Traditional cash on cash: 8.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $2449 Airbnb ROI: 3.72% Traditional ROI: 8.05%
1029 NE 58th Lane Ankeny, IA Welcome home to this stylish 2-bedroom,2.5-bath townhome featuring modern finishes and a b...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,328 sq.ft.	$217,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.55% Traditional cash on cash: 7.61% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $2401 Airbnb ROI: 3.55% Traditional ROI: 7.61%
3120 NW 27th Circle Ankeny, IA Welcome to Trestle Ridge in Ankeny! The BRAND NEW Clark floor plan by Jerry's Homes is tru...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,138 sq.ft.	$434,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.88% Traditional cash on cash: 4.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2939 Airbnb ROI: 3.88% Traditional ROI: 4.43%
1510 NW Applewood Street Ankeny, IA Discover this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home tucked away in Ankeny's desirable Westwood n...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 898 sq.ft.	$257,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.75% Traditional cash on cash: 4.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $1823 Airbnb ROI: 1.75% Traditional ROI: 4.49%
2426 SW Vineyard Lane Ankeny, IA Your opportunity to own this stunning 3 bed, 3 bath ranch in Prairie Trail's desirable 55+...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,794 sq.ft.	$569,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.19% Traditional cash on cash: 2.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2956 Airbnb ROI: -1.19% Traditional ROI: 2.19%
2204 SW Westwood Street Ankeny, IA Immaculate custom designed one owner townhome in Prairie Trail neighborhood. This one is a...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,415 sq.ft.	$369,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.22% Traditional cash on cash: 3.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2424 Airbnb ROI: 0.22% Traditional ROI: 3.87%
616 NE Pearl Drive Ankeny, IA Welcome to this beautiful better-than-new home in a prime northeast Ankeny location-now fe...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,393 sq.ft.	$289,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.22% Traditional cash on cash: 5.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2397 Airbnb ROI: 1.22% Traditional ROI: 5.76%
2210 SW Westwood Street Ankeny, IA Finally Found Perfect townhome located in Prairie Trail! Open concept floor plan has a com...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,344 sq.ft.	$365,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.02% Traditional cash on cash: 3.74% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2446 Airbnb ROI: -0.02% Traditional ROI: 3.74%
1008 NE Greenview Drive Ankeny, IA Spacious and inviting, this 3-bedroom home with a loft offers over 1,600 sqft of comfortab...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,614 sq.ft.	$240,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.47% Traditional cash on cash: 6.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2334 Airbnb ROI: 1.47% Traditional ROI: 6.65%
5707 NE Lowell Lane Ankeny, IA Beautiful Ankeny townhome that is in the North Polk School District! Bright, open main flo...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,331 sq.ft.	$212,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.78% Traditional cash on cash: 6.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $2047 Airbnb ROI: 3.78% Traditional ROI: 6.17%
1250 SW Magazine Road unit: 310 #310 Ankeny, IA Ankeny's Independent 55+ Co-Op community. Enjoy maintenance-free living, paid utilities an...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,157 sq.ft.	$149,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -5.75% Traditional cash on cash: -0.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $2316 Airbnb ROI: -5.75% Traditional ROI: -0.49%

Real Estate investment in Ankeny, IA

There are 477 properties for sale in the city of Ankeny . The median list price in Ankeny is $365,000 and the average price per square foot is $220. In December 2025, the average monthly cash on cash return in Ankeny is 4.00%. The average monthly rental income in Ankeny is $2,420.

Ankeny, IA Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 477 investment properties available for sale in Ankeny.

In 2025, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Ankeny.

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Ankeny with average rental income of $2,420.

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Investment Property for Sale in Ankeny, IA

1207 NW Rolling Rock Road

Ankeny, IA

4 beds | 4 baths | 1,797 sq.ft.

$389,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.25%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.3%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1635

Traditional Rental Income: $2653

Airbnb ROI: 0.25%

Traditional ROI: 4.3%

2909 SW Country Lane

Ankeny, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,329 sq.ft.

$349,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.74%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.94%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1615

Traditional Rental Income: $2209

Airbnb ROI: 0.74%

Traditional ROI: 3.94%

1215 NW Boulder Drive

Ankeny, IA

4 beds | 3 baths | 1,820 sq.ft.

$525,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.38%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.55%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1635

Traditional Rental Income: $2609

Airbnb ROI: -0.38%

Traditional ROI: 2.55%

205 NE 9th Street

Ankeny, IA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,488 sq.ft.

$299,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.32%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.6%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1615

Traditional Rental Income: $2080

Airbnb ROI: 1.32%

Traditional ROI: 4.6%

6681 NE Berwick Drive

Ankeny, IA

3 beds | 4 baths | 9,549 sq.ft.

$1,500,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.19%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.35%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1615

Traditional Rental Income: $3305

Airbnb ROI: -1.19%

Traditional ROI: 0.35%

757 NE Spring Street

Ankeny, IA

4 beds | 3 baths | 1,092 sq.ft.

$298,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.49%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.82%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1635

Traditional Rental Income: $2111

Airbnb ROI: 1.49%

Traditional ROI: 4.82%

707 NE 46th Court

Ankeny, IA

5 beds | 3 baths | 2,186 sq.ft.

$419,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 4%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.25%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3486

Traditional Rental Income: $2815

Airbnb ROI: 4%

Traditional ROI: 4.25%

354 NW Georgetown Boulevard

Ankeny, IA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,140 sq.ft.

$179,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 5.3%

Traditional cash on cash: 7.39%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2106

Traditional Rental Income: $1925

Airbnb ROI: 5.3%