Curated News
By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
June 03, 2026
De Jong Self Storage Team Facilitates SafeKeep Acquisition in Ankeny
TLDR
- Buyers gain a strategic foothold in Des Moines MSA's top growth submarket with a modern, 82% occupied self-storage asset.
- The 291-unit facility, built in 2020, offers climate-controlled units and RV parking, acquired by Lekaks Texas, LLC via Colliers.
- Ankeny, ranked #1 in Iowa for quality of life, gains investment supporting local jobs and community infrastructure.
- Ankeny is #1 Best Place to Live in Iowa, supported by employers like Microsoft and Meta, driving self-storage demand.
Impact - Why it Matters
This news matters because it signals sustained investor confidence in self-storage assets within high-growth secondary markets like Ankeny, Iowa. For industry professionals, it highlights the value of specialized advisory teams in identifying and closing deals on stabilized properties with strong fundamentals. For local communities, this investment underscores Ankeny's economic vitality and its appeal to institutional capital, which can spur further development and job creation. The transaction also demonstrates that even in a competitive market, well-located, modern facilities with diversified unit mixes remain attractive to buyers seeking stable, long-term returns.
Summary
The De Jong Self Storage Team at Colliers has successfully represented Lekaks Texas, LLC in the acquisition of SafeKeep Self Storage, a 291-unit, 54,775 rentable square foot facility located at 1792 NW Polk City Drive in Ankeny, Iowa. The transaction closed on May 11, 2026, highlighting growing buyer interest in well-located, stabilized self-storage assets in high-growth secondary markets. Constructed in 2020, SafeKeep Self Storage is a modern, institutionally quality asset offering a mix of climate-controlled units, non-climate-controlled units, and enclosed RV and boat parking. At the time of closing, the property was 82% physically occupied. Ankeny was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 Best Place to Live in Iowa and #18 in the United States in 2025, supported by major employers including Wells Fargo, Principal Financial Group, John Deere, Microsoft, and Meta. The surrounding submarket boasts population and household growth consistently outpacing national trends.
The transaction reflects a broader trend where disciplined institutional buyers are targeting markets with strong demographics, limited competition, and durable demand. Tom de Jong, Executive Vice President at Colliers, noted that Ankeny checks every box for what serious buyers are looking for in 2026: newer construction, a diversified unit mix, a proven operator market, and a submarket not flooded with new supply. The Des Moines MSA continues to attract institutional and private capital seeking assets with favorable demographics, limited new supply, and durable income profiles. The buyer praised de Jong's team for finding SafeKeep and providing expert guidance throughout the process.
The De Jong Self Storage Team at Colliers, a national self-storage advisory practice led by Tom de Jong, has closed more than $2 billion in self-storage transactions across 32 states. The team provides full-lifecycle advisory services, from site selection to asset sales, representing institutional funds, private capital groups, and family offices. Colliers, a leading diversified professional services company, operates in 66 countries with over 15,000 professionals. This acquisition underscores the importance of partnering with experienced advisors like The De Jong Self Storage Team to navigate the self-storage investment cycle.
Source Statement
This curated news summary relied on content disributed by Keycrew.co. Read the original source here, De Jong Self Storage Team Facilitates SafeKeep Acquisition in Ankeny
