
Residential Land for Sale in Ankeny, Iowa
1260 NE 72nd Ave, Ankeny, IA 50023
This beautiful 1.943-acre parcel offers the perfect opportunity to build your dream home in one of Ankeny's most desirable areas. The lot is flat, fully buildable, and provides a clean slate for your custom plans. With nearly two acres, there's plenty of room for a spacious home, outbuilding, pool, or outdoor entertaining space while still maintaining privacy and open views. Enjoy the rare combination of country-style space with convenient access to everything Ankeny has to offer, including shopping, dining, schools, and everyday amenities. Whether you're ready to build now or looking to secure land in a high-demand location for the future, this property offers flexibility and long-term value. Opportunities like this don't come around often-prime acreage, ideal topography, and an unbeatable location make this a standout property.
Location
- Street address
- 1260 NE 72nd Ave
- County
- Polk County
- Community
- Ankeny
- School district
- Ankeny
- Elevation
- 947 feet
Directions
From Interstate 35, take the NE 36th St exit and head east to NE Delaware Ave. Go north to NE 72nd Ave, then east. The property will be on the north side of the road.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.94 acres
- Zoning
- LDR
- MLS #
- DMAAR 735555
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $1,001
Parcels
- 18000589000000
Legal description
LOT 2 DARLING ACRES PLAT 1
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Franchise
- Independent
Lot
- Features
- Flat, Rectangular Lot
Structure
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | New listing | $299,000 | — | DMAAR |






