De Jong Self-Storage Team Facilitates Acquisition of SafeKeep Self Storage in Ankeny, Iowa

The De Jong Self Storage Team at Colliers has represented the buyer, Lekaks Texas, LLC, on 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.

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. The property was 82% physically occupied at the time of closing and is located 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 is supported by major employers, including Wells Fargo, Principal Financial Group, John Deere, Microsoft, and Meta, with population and household growth consistently outpacing national trends.

The transaction reflects 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.”

The De Jong Self Storage Team at Colliers is a national self-storage advisory practice led by Tom de Jong, with 19 years at Colliers and 16 years of specialization in self-storage real estate. The team provides full-lifecycle advisory services, from site selection and development consulting through acquisition, disposition, and stabilized asset sales, and has closed more than $2 billion in self-storage transactions across 32 states. The team represents institutional funds, private capital groups, family offices, developers, and long-term operators navigating every stage of the self-storage investment cycle.

Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 66 countries, more than 15,000 professionals work collaboratively to provide expert advice to real estate occupiers, owners, and investors. With annualized revenues of $3.3 billion and $45 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property and accelerates the success of its clients and people. More information is available at corporate.colliers.com.