Ankeny

ANKENY

Ankeny Real Estate

Ankeny, Iowa is your classic suburb with plenty of big city amenities for the residents. Ankey is close in proximity to Des Moines providing plenty of goods and services, but just far enough away to still be quiet and have the small town charm. It’s a great place to start a family with many recreational activities along with a number of great shops and boutiques to take advantage of. 

WHAT TO LOVE

• Amazing Bike Paths and Parks
• Quiet and Peaceful
• Growing and Changing Economy
• Great for Families

PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE

The people of Ankey have a lot of pride in their community and neighborhoods. With great connections in and out of Ankeny, the lifestyle can be at any pace you want. With a lot of great things to do Ankeny finds a way to be lively day and night, but you can still find great people who like to take it easy.

DINING, SHOPPING, AND ENTERTAINMENT

Being so close to Des Moines, Ankeny has found a lot of growth recently with many local and commercial restaurants and malls popping up on every corner. They have many local bars and grills like Uptown Food and Beverage Co, but also plenty of big name establishments like Jethros. There’s also malls of every kind that can be found for whatever shopping you need. Finally, the entertainment is great for all ages with a new place called “The district” for adults to have fun, and establishments like the Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park for kids to go wild.

THINGS TO DO

Ankeny allows for very diverse options from enriching art museums, to long and beautiful bike paths. You can enjoy outside amenities like parks, golf, country clubs, and indoor establishments that attract a lot of visitors.

SCHOOLS

• Ankeny High and Ankeny Centennial: 10-12
• Northview and Southview Middle School: 8-9
• Prairie Ridge and Parkview Middle School: 6-7
• Northeast, Prairie Trail, and Westwood Elementary: K-5