Ankeny Homes under $500,000

Ankeny Homes under $500,000

Welcome to Ankeny, Iowa – a vibrant city that beautifully blends suburban charm with modern amenities. Nestled in Polk County, Ankeny is just a short drive from the bustling capital of Des Moines, making it an ideal location for those who seek a peaceful community without sacrificing access to city life. Known for its friendly atmosphere, Ankeny boasts a rich array of parks, recreational facilities, and family-friendly events that foster a strong sense of community.

Ankeny is not just a great place to live; it also offers a diverse selection of homes, particularly for those seeking properties under $500,000. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a growing family, or looking to downsize, you’ll find a variety of options that cater to your needs. From charming single-family homes with spacious yards to modern townhouses equipped with the latest amenities, Ankeny has something for everyone.

The city is also home to exceptional schools, making it a prime choice for families prioritizing education. With its well-maintained neighborhoods, Ankeny provides a safe and welcoming environment where children can thrive.

In addition to its residential appeal, Ankeny features a vibrant local economy with a plethora of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. From quaint cafes to popular retail centers, you’ll find everything you need just around the corner.

Discover the charm of Ankeny, where affordable housing meets a thriving community. Your dream home awaits in this delightful city!

Newest Ankeny Homes under $500,000

1423 NW 71st Place, Ankeny
$324,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 750504 MLS
Outside city limits, low county taxes, and a community pond. This 3 bed, 2 full bath split level offers over 1,400 finished square feet on nearly half an acre, fully fenced, with sliders to a large concrete back patio. A driveway extension and extra parking pad add room out front. The roof is new as of October 2025. The layout puts the bedrooms on their own level, the main living space on another and the rec room below, so everyone has somewhere to land. Hickory hardwood and ceramic tile run through the main spaces, with carpet in the bedrooms and lower level. A wood burning fireplace anchors the rec room, which lends itself to an office or could be partially finished into a 4th bedroom. The kitchen features new LG appliances and a reverse osmosis water filtration system. The attached 2 car garage is insulated and heated with an industrial grade natural gas heater, and the 60 amp subpanel has room to grow, while the detached 12x32 shed has a reinforced floor, heavy duty joists and a solid ramp you can drive straight up. Between the two there's space for the boat, the side by side, the shop equipment and whatever project comes next. The unfinished basement handles storage, with room to finish part of it later, plus a sump pump and radon mitigation. Washer and dryer stay. Close to everything in Ankeny, Saylorville Lake and the interstate.

1423 NW 71st Place, Ankeny
405 SE Delaware Avenue Unit 303, Ankeny
$160,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 750501 MLS
Welcome to this beautifully maintained and fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in the heart of Ankeny. This move-in-ready residence features a spacious and inviting floor plan with tasteful furnishings throughout. Enjoy the ease of elevator access and the security of a dedicated parking garage. The bright and airy living spaces flow seamlessly to a fully screened-in patio, providing the perfect setting to relax or enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the fresh air. Residents also enjoy access to an exceptional community center featuring a heated indoor swimming pool and workout facility, ideal for year-round recreation and exercise. With well-maintained common areas and desirable amenities, this community offers a carefree lifestyle in a welcoming environment.

405 SE Delaware Avenue Unit 303, Ankeny
5924 NE Verona Drive, Ankeny
$372,990
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 750499 MLS
Welcome to the Harmony in Kimberley Crossing - a spacious ranch-style home offering 2,462 sq. ft. of finished living space with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a beautifully finished basement. The open foyer leads past a junior primary suit that offers an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. The kitchen shines with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large island, and flows seamlessly into the light-filled great room featuring large windows and a cozy electric fireplace. Tucked at the back, the private primary suite includes a walk-in closet, dual-sink vanity, and walk-in shower. Downstairs, enjoy a generous family room, two additional bedrooms, and a third full bath—ideal for guests or multigenerational living. Call us for a personal tour! Photos similar to.

5924 NE Verona Drive, Ankeny
2715 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny
$354,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 750457 MLS
Enjoy easy, low-maintenance living in this spacious 3-bedroom ranch townhome featuring a finished lower level and a versatile floor plan! The main level offers comfortable living spaces and two bathrooms for added convenience. The finished basement offers even more room to spread out, including an additional bathroom and a bonus room perfect for a home office, craft room, hobby space, or workout area. You'll also appreciate the heated garage with durable epoxy flooring—ideal for year-round comfort, projects, or extra storage. With plenty of finished living space and flexible rooms to fit your lifestyle, this well-designed ranch townhome is ready to welcome you home!

2715 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny
4412 NE 6th Street, Ankeny
$407,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 750092 MLS
Crossings at Deer Creek offers a desirable Ankeny setting with quick access to I-35 and the Ankeny School District. This neighborhood features many home plans that include the Lincoln two-story. This main level features a large kitchen with island and pantry and a living room with fireplace. Upstairs is a large primary suite with two walk-in closets. The upper level has three additional bedrooms, full bath and laundry room. Our exceptional quality homes come with RO drinking water system and a passive radon system that includes testing and if above the EPA 4.0 pCi/L builder installs a fan and retests. Work with one of our preferred lenders and receive up to $1,750 in closing costs.

4412 NE 6th Street, Ankeny
1202 SE Village View Lane, Ankeny
$170,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 750429 MLS
Move right into this bright, beautifully maintained, one-owner end unit at 1202 SE Village View Ln. in Ankeny! Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, this home offers abundant natural light, newer appliances, and newer HVAC and water heater. Enjoy a convenient location near shopping, dining, and trails. An exceptional added value: sellers are offering all home furnishings with the purchase at no additional cost and will remove any unwanted items. A fully furnished, move-in-ready opportunity—schedule your showing today!

1202 SE Village View Lane, Ankeny
1216 SE Birch Lane, Ankeny
$214,900
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 750422 MLS
Welcome to this beautifully maintained two-story townhome in a convenient Ankeny location. Offering over 1,400 square feet of living space, this home features 2 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an attached 2-car garage. The main level welcomes you with 9-foot ceilings, a comfortable living room with a gas fireplace, a generous dining area, and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. A convenient half bath completes the main floor. Upstairs, both bedrooms feature walk-in closets. The primary suite includes a private bath with dual vanities and additional storage, while a second full bathroom and laundry area provide added convenience. Enjoy low-maintenance living with exterior upkeep handled for you, plus a private patio perfect for relaxing. Ideally located near schools, restaurants, shopping, parks, entertainment, and interstate access, this townhome offers the perfect combination of space, comfort, and convenience.

1216 SE Birch Lane, Ankeny
2306 NW Park Meadows Drive, Ankeny
$400,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 750329 MLS
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained two-story in Ankeny, offering a great combination of comfortable living space, recent updates, and an outdoor setting you’ll love. With 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a finished lower level, and a 3-car garage, this home has plenty of room to settle in and enjoy. Inside, the main level offers an inviting layout with plenty of space for everyday living and gathering. Upstairs, you’ll find all three bedrooms, while the newly finished basement, completed in 2021, adds a spacious family room and additional bathroom—giving you even more room to relax or entertain. Recent updates include a new HVAC system in 2022, plus a new washer, dryer, and dishwasher in 2025. The outdoor space is just as inviting. Step onto the back deck overlooking the park and enjoy an open view with no backyard neighbors. The fully fenced yard offers plenty of room to enjoy, while the hot tub stays with the home and a storage shed adds extra convenience. With a spacious interior, newly finished basement, 3-car garage, thoughtful updates, and a backyard that opens to park space, this Ankeny home brings together a lot of the things that make a home easy to enjoy.

2306 NW Park Meadows Drive, Ankeny
1004 NE 56th Street, Ankeny
$225,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 750215 MLS
Clean and move-in ready! This two-story Ankeny townhome is ready for its new owner! Main level open floor plan. Kitchen has dark cabinets, quartz counters, an island/eat-in area, and a half bath. Second floor laundry, primary suite with a full bath and walk-in closet, and two other bedrooms with a full bath. Two-car attached garage with room for storage. Great NE Ankeny location!

1004 NE 56th Street, Ankeny
830 SE Bel-Aire Road, Ankeny
$265,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 749474 MLS
This home is ready for its next chapter from the moment you step inside, this cozy ranch feels like home. Offering 3 main-level bedrooms and full bath, this layout is designed for easy, comfortable living. The eat-in kitchen has been beautifully update with refaced cabinets, new countertops, new sinks, and fresh hardware-plus ample room for dinning table. Downstairs the expansive basement opens up a world of possibilities. Enjoy fireplace, laundry area, and a private bonus room ready to serve as office, flex space, or non confirming bedroom. Basement is roughed-in for a future bathroom Step outside into a fully fenced yard, storage shed, greenhouse and fire pit for weekend gatherings plenty of sunlight for gardening enthusiasts This home has newer roof, windows furnace and A/C. Located just mintues from shopping and dinning and entertainment .

830 SE Bel-Aire Road, Ankeny
3508 SE 18th Street, Ankeny
$465,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 749798 MLS
Step inside this desirable Ankeny ranch. It was built by the current owners' lifestyle in mind, with an easy, open-flow layout, where the kitchen, dining area, and living room connect effortlessly for everyday living and entertaining alike. The primary suite offers a true retreat with a private bath and walk-in closet, while the finished basement adds a whole second layer of living space with a spacious family room, ideal for movie nights, a home gym, or a playroom that doesn't take over your main level. UNCOMMON upgrades: Whole-house Culligan home water filter system, water softener, and reverse osmosis water system, an in-ground water line to the garden, great wood playground set staying with the home. Outside, the covered deck and private backyard that backs to city-owned undevelopable grassland sets the stage for morning coffee or evening wind-downs, rain or shine, and the yard offers room to play, garden, and most importantly just breathe. Located in the coveted Clover Ridge East neighborhood, this home puts you close to Ankeny's parks, schools, and a short commute to everything the community has to offer. This one is move-in ready and waiting for its next chapter.

3508 SE 18th Street, Ankeny
3412 NW 13th Street, Ankeny
$369,900
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 750318 MLS
Welcome home to this inviting 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom property in a friendly neighborhood, ideally located within walking distance of multiple parks and Westwood Elementary, with easy access to the Trestle Trail. Inside, you will find abundant natural light, beautiful hardwood floors, and a bright kitchen with new quartz countertops. The finished basement offers tall ceilings, daylight windows, additional living space, and tons of storage. A 3 car attached garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, storage, and more. Updates include a new roof in 2021, new furnace and A/C in 2024, and a new sump pump and backup sump pump in 2024. The hardwood floors were refinished and new quartz kitchen countertops were added in 2025, along with new trim and doors in the first floor living area and a new dishwasher. New first floor light fixtures were installed in 2024, and the washer was replaced in 2026. With its convenient location, welcoming neighborhood, finished basement, 3 car attached garage, and numerous updates, this home offers a wonderful combination of comfort, character, and everyday convenience.

3412 NW 13th Street, Ankeny
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