Waukee Homes for Sale & Real Estate Listings

Northwest New Construction Corridor ($465K–$1.2M+)

Waukee's most active new construction tier runs along NW Alderleaf Drive, NW Brooks Drive, NW Copperleaf Court, NW Rosemont Drive, NW Valleyview Drive, and NW Concord Lane, with homes ranging from approximately $465,000 to $775,000 for standard 4 to 5 bedroom new builds and reaching above $1.2 million at the luxury end of the corridor. Century Circle and Sandstone Point represent the city's upper luxury tier, with custom builds priced from $775,000 to $1.2M+. This zone is served by Waukee Northwest High School and features newer developments including Parkside Waukee (priced from $452,900 to $539,500) and similar communities near the Triumph Park area. Buyers in this corridor are typically purchasing their second or third home and prioritizing modern construction, larger lots, and the emerging Kettlestone district's proximity.

Established Mid-Range Waukee ($350K–$589K)

Waukee's mid-tier encompasses homes built primarily from the late 1990s through the 2010s in neighborhoods along SE Drumlin Drive, SE Prairie Creek Drive, SE Florence Drive, Fieldstone Drive, and Broderick Drive. These are typically 4 to 5 bedroom homes on quarter-acre to half-acre lots, priced from approximately $350,000 to $589,000, with finished basements and established landscaping that new construction neighborhoods lack. This tier represents the broadest buyer pool in Waukee, families who want the school district and city amenities without new construction timing and premium pricing. Homes at this tier are served by both Waukee Senior High and Waukee Northwest High depending on specific address, and attendance zone confirmation is recommended.

Downtown Waukee and Core Neighborhoods ($265K–$450K)

The streets immediately surrounding downtown Waukee, including Marshall Drive, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, Cedar Street, and Bel Aire Drive, represent Waukee's historic residential core. These neighborhoods were built from the 1970s through the 1990s and are priced from approximately $265,000 to $450,000, offering 3 to 5 bedroom homes with character and established neighborhood identity. The proximity to the Historic Triangle, Waukee's preserved downtown business district, gives this tier an authenticity that newer developments cannot replicate. The Waukee Family YMCA and Sugar Creek Golf Course are close to most core-area addresses. Most homes in this zone are served by Waukee Senior High School.

Entry, Condos, and Townhomes ($160K–$270K)

Waukee's entry-level market provides access to the city's school district and location advantage starting from approximately $160,000 in condo developments along SE University Avenue and townhome communities including NW Greenwood Place, with units typically offering 2 to 3 bedrooms in the 1,100 to 1,400 square foot range. This tier serves first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors who want Waukee's zip code and school district access at a significantly lower entry cost than single-family alternatives. The presence of an entry market in one of Iowa's highest-growth cities is a meaningful buyer advantage that allows residents to establish roots in Waukee early and upgrade within the city as their needs and budgets evolve.

Kettlestone and KeeTown Loop

The Kettlestone development is the defining project of Waukee's next chapter, a 1,300-acre mixed-use district being built over 25 years to serve as the city's social, cultural, and civic center. Kettlestone Central, the 164-acre core at Grand Prairie Parkway and Westown Parkway, is where the most visible activity is concentrated: a sports complex with two 70,000-square-foot fieldhouses and 12 basketball courts, residential multifamily units, walkable retail, and dining. KeeTown Loop, a 40-acre entertainment district within Kettlestone, anchors the district with Vibrant Music Hall, a 3,330-person capacity concert venue operated by Live Nation that opened November 2023 and brings national touring acts to Waukee. Central Standard craft burgers and Dunn Brothers Coffee are established dining anchors within the development, with additional restaurants and hospitality venues continuing to open.

Parks, Trails, and Outdoor Recreation

Waukee maintains 20 city parks and 25 miles of scenic trails woven through its residential neighborhoods and open spaces, an outdoor infrastructure investment that sets it apart from many comparable fast-growth suburbs. The Raccoon River Valley Trail corridor connects Waukee to approximately 90 miles of paved multi-use trail running west through Adel and connecting to the broader regional trail network, one of Iowa's longest recreational trail systems. Sugar Creek Golf Course offers a well-maintained 18-hole facility accessible to residents across the city. The combination of city park density, trail connectivity, and regional trail access gives Waukee a quality of outdoor life that residents of newer suburbs often have to wait years to see develop.

Dining and Local Businesses

Waukee's dining scene has matured alongside the city's growth. Central Standard is the city's established anchor for craft burgers and casual dining. Wasabi offers sushi and Japanese cuisine in a contemporary setting. Gastro Pub delivers a casual but refined craft beer and food experience popular with local regulars. Fresh Mediterranean brings regional flavors to the Des Moines suburbs, and LT Organic Farm and Restaurant at 32513 Ute Avenue is a local favorite for farm-to-table dining that has built a dedicated following across the metro. Old Station Craft Meats and Monarca Gourmet Paletas round out a dining landscape that serves Waukee residents without requiring a drive to West Des Moines or Clive for quality options. The Waukee Farmers Market provides a seasonal gathering point for local produce and artisan goods.

Fitness, Community, and Historic Waukee

The Waukee Family YMCA at 210 N. Warrior Lane is a full-service fitness and community facility offering lap swimming, fitness programs, youth athletics, and family activities that serves as a daily anchor for a large share of Waukee's resident base. The Historic Triangle, Waukee's preserved downtown core with original commercial buildings and local history exhibits, gives the city a sense of origin and identity that many fast-growth communities lack entirely. Apple Inc.'s $1.38 billion data center campus, built in 2017 on the city's northwest side, remains one of the most significant economic infrastructure investments in Iowa's recent history and reflects the corporate confidence in Waukee's long-term trajectory that continues to draw residents and employers to the city.

$354,990

Median Sold (Mar 2026)

$233/sqft

+3.1% Year-Over-Year

138 Days

Median Days on Market

74 Sold

Monthly (Mar 2026)

$101K

Median HH Income

By Air

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is approximately 25 to 30 minutes southeast of Waukee via I-80 east and I-235 south, a straightforward drive that connects at the I-80/I-235 interchange without navigating downtown Des Moines. American, Delta, Southwest, and United serve DSM with nonstop routes to Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Phoenix, and additional hubs. For Waukee residents who travel for work, the I-80 corridor to DSM is among the metro's most direct airport routes from any western suburb, making air commuting a practical option rather than a logistical burden.

By Car

I-80 and I-35 run directly through Waukee's eastern boundary, providing the primary connections both east to Des Moines and west toward Adel and Iowa's highway network. Downtown Des Moines is approximately 18 to 22 minutes east via I-80. Grand Prairie Parkway serves as Waukee's primary north-south commercial and residential arterial, running through the heart of the Kettlestone district. Ashworth Road and University Avenue provide east-west connectivity toward Clive and West Des Moines. Most Waukee addresses are within 5 to 10 minutes of the I-80/I-35 interchange, which is one of the metro's most significant transportation nodes and gives Waukee residents practical access to every part of the metro without requiring a city-center commute.

Around Waukee and the Metro

Clive borders Waukee directly to the east, approximately 10 minutes to the Clive commercial corridor and Greenbelt Trail. West Des Moines and Jordan Creek Town Center are 10 to 12 minutes southeast. Urbandale is approximately 15 minutes northeast. Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo's Iowa campus, and MercyOne Des Moines are all within 20 to 25 minutes. The Raccoon River Valley Trail connects Waukee residents to approximately 90 miles of paved recreational trail stretching west toward Adel and connecting to additional trail networks across the region, giving cyclists and pedestrians a non-motorized travel network that extends far beyond the city's 25 internal trail miles.

Waukee Community School District

The Waukee Community School District serves all Waukee addresses and earned the highest Iowa School Performance Profile score among Iowa's five largest school districts in December 2025, outperforming the state average in 12 of the 16 ISPP performance areas. The district's 97.7% four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2025 was the highest recorded by any Iowa district with a graduating class of more than 250 students. The five-year graduation rate reached 98.02%, compared to a 90.6% state average. 87% of WCSD students earned college credit before graduation. The district operates six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two comprehensive high schools serving Waukee's growing population.

Waukee Senior High School (#27 in Iowa)

Waukee Senior High School serves students from Waukee's eastern and southern attendance zones and is ranked #27 in Iowa by US News. The school offers a comprehensive AP curriculum, competitive athletics across all major sports, and a full performing arts program. It serves the mid-range and downtown core neighborhoods and much of the city's established residential base. Buyers in the eastern and southeastern portions of Waukee, including homes near Marshall Drive, SE University Avenue, and the SE Drumlin Drive corridor, are typically zoned for Waukee Senior High. Attendance zone verification for a specific address should be confirmed with WCSD before purchase.

Waukee Northwest High School (#35 in Iowa)

Waukee Northwest High School opened in 2021 and serves students from the city's northern and northwestern growth corridors, including the active new construction neighborhoods along NW Alderleaf, NW Brooks, NW Rosemont, and Parkside Waukee. Ranked #35 in Iowa by US News with a 24% AP participation rate, Northwest is a newer facility with modern classroom environments, strong athletic infrastructure including proximity to Triumph Park, and growing program depth as the student body continues to expand with the city's northwest residential development. Buyers purchasing in the northwest new construction corridor should confirm Northwest High as their assigned school with WCSD.