Southwest Ankeny’s housing numbers in February 2026 point to subtle month-over-month movement, with the typical home value dipping slightly by 0.16% to about $314,500 while the median list price moved the other way, climbing roughly 4.13% to $324,900. Homes also took a bit longer to go under contract, with median days on market edging up to 51 days. Inventory rose to 53 homes, reflecting a 15.22% increase from the prior month, and buyers had 61 new listings to consider. Looking ahead to March 2026, the typical home value is projected around $314,250 and the median list price is expected near $331,350, with inventory projected to tick up to 56 homes. These shifts suggest sellers are testing higher price points even as overall values soften slightly.
Viewed against last year, Southwest Ankeny shows mixed but generally steadier trends. The typical home value is down about 3.08% year over year, while broader Ankeny has seen a larger 8.61% decline to about $320,000. Inventory is 15.22% higher than a year ago and pending sales have grown roughly 14.04%. At the same time, new listings are down about 6.15% compared with last year.
Conditions still favor sellers, as reflected in the seller’s market gauge of 8, but buyers have some leverage. The average sale-to-list price ratio sits just under full price at about 0.975, and roughly 8.93% of homes are selling above asking. Homes are spending about 14.29% fewer days on the market than a year ago, signaling solid demand. Whether you’re planning to list in Southwest Ankeny or hoping to purchase there, Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with an agent who understands these local trends.
