ANKENY, IA – The De Jong Self Storage Team at Colliers has represented Lekaks Texas, LLC in the acquisition of SafeKeep Self Storage, a 291-unit, 54,775 rentable square foot self-storage facility located at 1792 NW Polk City Drive in Ankeny, Iowa. The transaction closed on May 11, 2026.
SafeKeep Self Storage, constructed in 2020, is a modern, institutionally quality asset offering a mix of climate-controlled units, non-climate-controlled units, and enclosed RV and boat parking. The property was 82% physically occupied at closing and is situated in Ankeny, ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 Best Place to Live in Iowa and #18 in the United States in 2025. The surrounding submarket benefits from major employers including Wells Fargo, Principal Financial Group, John Deere, Microsoft, and Meta, with population and household growth consistently outpacing national trends.
This transaction underscores growing buyer interest in well-located, stabilized self-storage assets in high-growth secondary markets where supply remains constrained and long-term demand fundamentals are strong. The Des Moines MSA continues to attract institutional and private capital seeking assets in markets with favorable demographics, limited new supply, and durable income profiles.
“Ankeny is exactly the kind of market serious buyers are targeting right now – strong demographics, limited competition, and a demand base that isn’t going anywhere. This facility checks every box on what a disciplined institutional buyer is looking for in 2026: newer construction, a diversified unit mix, a proven operator market, and a submarket that hasn’t been flooded with new supply. We were pleased to help our client identify and close on an asset of this quality,” said Tom de Jong, MBA, SIOR, Executive Vice President at Colliers.
The buyer, Lekaks Texas, LLC, expressed gratitude, stating, “We really have you to thank for finding SafeKeep and being our broker and mentor through this whole process. You were very easy to work with, and your competency and attention gave us the confidence to go down the path to owning a self-storage facility. It was a pleasure, and I hope we get to stay in touch.”
This acquisition highlights the strategic importance of the self-storage sector in secondary markets. Investors are increasingly targeting assets in areas like Ankeny, where population growth and employment hubs create steady demand. The property's modern construction and diversified unit mix further enhance its appeal, offering resilience against market fluctuations. For more information on the De Jong Self Storage Team's advisory services, visit Colliers.
