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. This acquisition underscores growing investor interest in well-located, stabilized self-storage assets in high-growth secondary markets where supply remains constrained and demand fundamentals are strong.
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. At the time of closing, the property was 82% physically occupied. 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, is one of the fastest-growing submarkets in the Des Moines MSA. The surrounding area 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.
Tom de Jong, Executive Vice President at Colliers, commented on the transaction: “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.”
The buyer, Lekaks Texas, LLC, expressed appreciation for the team’s guidance. The De Jong Self Storage Team at Colliers, 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 and development consulting through acquisition, disposition, and stabilized asset sales, representing institutional funds, private capital groups, family offices, developers, and long-term operators.
This transaction highlights the Des Moines MSA’s appeal to institutional and private capital seeking assets in markets with favorable demographics, limited new supply, and durable income profiles. The self-storage sector continues to attract investment as demand remains resilient, driven by trends such as urbanization, downsizing, and e-commerce. The acquisition of SafeKeep Self Storage exemplifies the strategic acquisition of modern assets in supply-constrained markets, positioning investors for long-term success.
