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
3704 SE Redbud Court Ankeny, IA Beautiful move-in ready home tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a spacious, fully ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,760 sq.ft.	$384,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.6% Traditional cash on cash: 4.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2636 Airbnb ROI: 0.6% Traditional ROI: 4.65%
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.	$346,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.76% Traditional cash on cash: 3.99% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2209 Airbnb ROI: 0.76% Traditional ROI: 3.99%
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.	$289,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.4% Traditional cash on cash: 4.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2080 Airbnb ROI: 1.4% Traditional ROI: 4.79%
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%
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.	$174,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.49% Traditional cash on cash: 7.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $1925 Airbnb ROI: 5.49% Traditional ROI: 7.65%
3007 SW Sharmin Lane Ankeny, IA Move-in ready townhome located in a convenient Ankeny location close to shopping, dining, ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,056 sq.ft.	$195,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.71% Traditional cash on cash: 0.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $791 Airbnb ROI: 4.71% Traditional ROI: 0.52%
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%
521 NE 6th Street Ankeny, IA Welcome home to this well-maintained 3-bedroom ranch in the heart of Ankeny! The main leve...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,098 sq.ft.	$275,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.58% Traditional cash on cash: 5.01% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2045 Airbnb ROI: 1.58% Traditional ROI: 5.01%
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.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.86% Traditional cash on cash: 5.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2362 Airbnb ROI: 0.86% Traditional ROI: 5.13%
3604 SW Goodwin Street Ankeny, IA Over 1400 finished living space in this beautiful SW Ankeny home! Featuring a newer roof, ...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,101 sq.ft.	$299,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.34% Traditional cash on cash: 4.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2002 Airbnb ROI: 1.34% Traditional ROI: 4.27%
306 SE 4th Street Ankeny, IA Welcome to this well-cared-for ranch right in the heart of Ankeny. The main level features...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,008 sq.ft.	$239,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.11% Traditional cash on cash: 5.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $1986 Airbnb ROI: 2.11% Traditional ROI: 5.76%
1054 NE 56th Street Ankeny, IA Now this is a great place to call home! Truly move in ready with new carpet throughout, th...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,380 sq.ft.	$219,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.56% Traditional cash on cash: 7.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2405 Airbnb ROI: 1.56% Traditional ROI: 7.56%
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.	$339,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.74% Traditional cash on cash: 4.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2269 Airbnb ROI: 0.74% Traditional ROI: 4.23%
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%
310 SE 7th Street Ankeny, IA Three-bedroom, two-bath ranch home featuring a 22' x 23' addition, offering 1,505 sq. ft. ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,505 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.33% Traditional cash on cash: 5.01% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2196 Airbnb ROI: 1.33% Traditional ROI: 5.01%
2005 SW 35th St #1602 Ankeny, IA Welcome home to this beautifully maintained end-unit Story Townhouse located in the desira...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,373 sq.ft.	$216,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.64% Traditional cash on cash: 7.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $2126 Airbnb ROI: 4.64% Traditional ROI: 7.36%
3015 SW Arlan Lane Ankeny, IA Why keep paying your landlord's mortgage when you could be building your own equity for ne...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,056 sq.ft.	$185,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.87% Traditional cash on cash: 6.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $1862 Airbnb ROI: 4.87% Traditional ROI: 6.55%
2220 NW Bayberry Lane Ankeny, IA Bright, spacious, and ideally located, this 3-bedroom Ankeny townhome delivers comfort tod...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,511 sq.ft.	$245,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.27% Traditional cash on cash: 5.85% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2218 Airbnb ROI: 1.27% Traditional ROI: 5.85%
1229 SW Franklin Court Ankeny, IA This charming small ranch sits on a quiet Uptown cul-de-sac, just a 10-minute walk to shop...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 936 sq.ft.	$259,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.65% Traditional cash on cash: 4.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $1841 Airbnb ROI: 3.65% Traditional ROI: 4.77%
3703 NE Marissa Lane Ankeny, IA Welcome to this spacious end-unit townhome featuring a full finished basement with egress ...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,340 sq.ft.	$289,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.14% Traditional cash on cash: 4.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $2218 Airbnb ROI: 2.14% Traditional ROI: 4.53%
2522 SW 32nd Street Ankeny, IA NEW ROOF WILL BE PURCHASED FOR BUYER WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER. Well-maintained 4 bed, 2.5 bat...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,462 sq.ft.	$325,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.01% Traditional cash on cash: 4.95% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2380 Airbnb ROI: 1.01% Traditional ROI: 4.95%
1225 NE 53rd Court Ankeny, IA Don't miss this beautiful ranch located on the 3rd and 5th holes of Otter Creek Golf Cours...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,601 sq.ft.	$675,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.75% Traditional cash on cash: 1.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2691 Airbnb ROI: -0.75% Traditional ROI: 1.66%
2720 NW 25th Street Ankeny, IA Welcome home to a layout that works well for everyday life. The main level offers a bright...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,711 sq.ft.	$365,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.6% Traditional cash on cash: 4.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2647 Airbnb ROI: 0.6% Traditional ROI: 4.9%
612 NE 55th Street Ankeny, IA Welcome to Northgate, one of Ankeny's newest and most convenient neighborhoods. Located ju...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,566 sq.ft.	$425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.09% Traditional cash on cash: 3.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2366 Airbnb ROI: 0.09% Traditional ROI: 3.13%
2715 NW Casey Jones Lane Ankeny, IA Check out this three-story end-unit 3-bedroom townhome in a prime NW Ankeny location direc...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,566 sq.ft.	$225,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.51% Traditional cash on cash: 7.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2523 Airbnb ROI: 1.51% Traditional ROI: 7.93%
1816 SE Justice Street Ankeny, IA Better than new! This 4-bedroom, 3-bath ranch in desirable Clover Ridge offers quick acces...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,470 sq.ft.	$469,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.01% Traditional cash on cash: 2.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2467 Airbnb ROI: -0.01% Traditional ROI: 2.94%
916 NE 57th Lane Ankeny, IA Well-maintained and move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome located in NE Ankeny wi...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,380 sq.ft.	$230,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.48% Traditional cash on cash: 4.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $1748 Airbnb ROI: 1.48% Traditional ROI: 4.19%
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.	$375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.4% Traditional cash on cash: 3.67% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2306 Airbnb ROI: 0.4% Traditional ROI: 3.67%
504 NW Linden Street Ankeny, IA Check out this updated ranch home with its cozy living room featuring LVP flooring. Three ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 988 sq.ft.	$249,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.85% Traditional cash on cash: 4.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $1856 Airbnb ROI: 1.85% Traditional ROI: 4.82%
944 NE 49th Lane Ankeny, IA Beautifully maintained two-story townhome offering 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,238 sq f...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,238 sq.ft.	$194,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.39% Traditional cash on cash: 0.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $791 Airbnb ROI: 4.39% Traditional ROI: 0.2%
4316 SW Ash Court Ankeny, IA This property is waiting for you to discover it at the end of a friendly cul-de-sac. The w...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,459 sq.ft.	$399,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.48% Traditional cash on cash: 3.92% Airbnb Rental Income: $3486 Traditional Rental Income: $2505 Airbnb ROI: 4.48% Traditional ROI: 3.92%
1011 NW Abbie Drive Ankeny, IA Welcome home to this beautifully maintained two-story offering over 2,100 square feet of f...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,679 sq.ft.	$369,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.63% Traditional cash on cash: 4.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2371 Airbnb ROI: 0.63% Traditional ROI: 4.08%
2212 SW 35th Street Ankeny, IA Elegance meets accessibility in this zero-entry ranch! This 2-bedroom home offers a seamle...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,300 sq.ft.	$268,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.12% Traditional cash on cash: 4.75% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $1980 Airbnb ROI: 3.12% Traditional ROI: 4.75%
2716 NW 25th Street Ankeny, IA Fabulous like new ranch in Northwest Ankeny! This home features luxury vinyl floors throug...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,384 sq.ft.	$345,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.66% Traditional cash on cash: 4.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2288 Airbnb ROI: 0.66% Traditional ROI: 4.15%
210 SW Des Moines Street Ankeny, IA	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 912 sq.ft.	$200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.3% Traditional cash on cash: 5.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $1614 Airbnb ROI: 5.3% Traditional ROI: 5.55%
3505 NE 11th Street Ankeny, IA Better than new construction, this 1.5 year old home comes with all the benefits of new co...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,498 sq.ft.	$438,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.03% Traditional cash on cash: 2.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2071 Airbnb ROI: 0.03% Traditional ROI: 2.22%
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 \| 4 baths \| 2,166 sq.ft.	$430,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.35% Traditional cash on cash: 4.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2777 Airbnb ROI: 0.35% Traditional ROI: 4.33%
246 NE Meadow Lane Ankeny, IA Great end unit townhome with large side yard! 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms located in a prim...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,481 sq.ft.	$234,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.42% Traditional cash on cash: 7.23% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2447 Airbnb ROI: 1.42% Traditional ROI: 7.23%
202 SW Prairie Trail Parkway Ankeny, IA Gorgeous farmhouse-style home with wraparound porch on a spacious corner lot in the highly...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,044 sq.ft.	$495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.37% Traditional cash on cash: 3.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2816 Airbnb ROI: -0.37% Traditional ROI: 3.18%

Real Estate investment in Ankeny, IA

There are 517 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 $225. In March 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Ankeny is 4.00%. The average monthly rental income in Ankeny is $2,358.

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

There are 517 investment properties available for sale in Ankeny.

In 2026, 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 $2,358.

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Investment Property for Sale in Ankeny, IA

3704 SE Redbud Court

Ankeny, IA

4 beds | 4 baths | 1,760 sq.ft.

$384,900

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.6%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.65%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1635

Traditional Rental Income: $2636

Airbnb ROI: 0.6%

Traditional ROI: 4.65%

2909 SW Country Lane

Ankeny, IA

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

$346,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.76%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.99%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1615

Traditional Rental Income: $2209

Airbnb ROI: 0.76%

Traditional ROI: 3.99%

205 NE 9th Street

Ankeny, IA

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

$289,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.4%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.79%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1615

Traditional Rental Income: $2080

Airbnb ROI: 1.4%

Traditional ROI: 4.79%

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%

354 NW Georgetown Boulevard

Ankeny, IA

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

$174,500

Airbnb cash on cash: 5.49%

Traditional cash on cash: 7.65%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2106

Traditional Rental Income: $1925

Airbnb ROI: 5.49%

Traditional ROI: 7.65%

3007 SW Sharmin Lane

Ankeny, IA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,056 sq.ft.

$195,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 4.71%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.52%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2106

Traditional Rental Income: $791

Airbnb ROI: 4.71%

Traditional ROI: 0.52%

4210 NE Rio Drive

Ankeny, IA

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%

521 NE 6th Street

Ankeny, IA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,098 sq.ft.

$275,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.58%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.01%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1615

Traditional Rental Income: $2045

Airbnb ROI: 1.58%