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.	$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%
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.	$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%
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.	$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%
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.	$344,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.71% Traditional cash on cash: 4.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2269 Airbnb ROI: 0.71% Traditional ROI: 4.14%
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.	$310,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.26% Traditional cash on cash: 4.82% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2196 Airbnb ROI: 1.26% Traditional ROI: 4.82%
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.	$221,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.51% Traditional cash on cash: 7.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $2126 Airbnb ROI: 4.51% Traditional ROI: 7.18%
2220 NW Bayberry Lane Ankeny, IA Welcome to 2220 NW Bayberry Lane, this two-story townhome offers space, style, and a locat...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,511 sq.ft.	$249,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.22% Traditional cash on cash: 5.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2218 Airbnb ROI: 1.22% Traditional ROI: 5.72%
833 SE Sharon Drive Ankeny, IA Well-maintained ranch offering comfort, functionality, and everyday convenience! This 3-be...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,378 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.32% Traditional cash on cash: 4.59% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2080 Airbnb ROI: 1.32% Traditional ROI: 4.59%
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.	$319,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.94% Traditional cash on cash: 5.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2433 Airbnb ROI: 0.94% Traditional ROI: 5.18%
2513 NW 4th Street Ankeny, IA Welcome to this beautiful ranch home tucked into a quiet Ankeny neighborhood. With over 1,...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,540 sq.ft.	$330,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.08% Traditional cash on cash: 4.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2131 Airbnb ROI: 1.08% Traditional ROI: 4.22%
4023 NE 3rd Street Ankeny, IA Well-maintained and move-in ready 2-story home built in 2020, offering over 2,200 sq ft of...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,556 sq.ft.	$339,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.89% Traditional cash on cash: 5.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2575 Airbnb ROI: 0.89% Traditional ROI: 5.35%
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%
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%
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%
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.	$309,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.19% Traditional cash on cash: 4.87% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2231 Airbnb ROI: 1.19% Traditional ROI: 4.87%
332 NW Georgetown Boulevard Ankeny, IA Get REAL value here (priced almost $17K BELOW its assessed value!). Excellent Ankeny two s...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,140 sq.ft.	$172,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.36% Traditional cash on cash: 4.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $1457 Airbnb ROI: 5.36% Traditional ROI: 4.7%
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.	$375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 4.01% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2371 Airbnb ROI: 0.61% Traditional ROI: 4.01%
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.	$372,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.64% Traditional cash on cash: 5.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2738 Airbnb ROI: 0.64% Traditional ROI: 5.11%
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%
210 SW Des Moines Street Ankeny, IA	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 912 sq.ft.	$210,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5% Traditional cash on cash: 5.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $2106 Traditional Rental Income: $1614 Airbnb ROI: 5% Traditional ROI: 5.24%
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.	$399,990	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.1% Traditional cash on cash: 3.83% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2557 Airbnb ROI: 0.1% Traditional ROI: 3.83%
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.	$440,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.32% Traditional cash on cash: 4.21% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2777 Airbnb ROI: 0.32% Traditional ROI: 4.21%
202 SW Prairie Trail Parkway Ankeny, IA Gorgeous farmhouse-style home with wraparound porch on a large corner lot in Prairie Trail...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,044 sq.ft.	$499,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.37% Traditional cash on cash: 3.14% Airbnb Rental Income: $1635 Traditional Rental Income: $2816 Airbnb ROI: -0.37% Traditional ROI: 3.14%
602 NE 57th Street Ankeny, IA Well-designed, functional, and move-in ready! This 2021 ranch features a rare 26-foot-deep...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,422 sq.ft.	$334,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.79% Traditional cash on cash: 4.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2300 Airbnb ROI: 0.79% Traditional ROI: 4.42%
536 SW Heritage Lane Ankeny, IA Built in 2021, this beautiful ranch townhome in Ankeny shows like new and is located in th...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,276 sq.ft.	$328,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.22% Traditional cash on cash: 4.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $1615 Traditional Rental Income: $2332 Airbnb ROI: 0.22% Traditional ROI: 4.03%
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 \| 2,065 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%

Real Estate investment in Ankeny, IA

There are 471 properties for sale in the city of Ankeny . The median list price in Ankeny is $369,500 and the average price per square foot is $226. In January 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Ankeny is 4.00%. The average monthly rental income in Ankeny is $2,371.

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

There are 471 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 $2,371.

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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.

$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%

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.

$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%

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%

1615 NE Vicksburg Drive

Ankeny, IA

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%