The Van Buren

301 West Van Buren Street, Columbia City, IN 46725

  • For Sale $799,000
  • Property Type Retail
  • Property Size 18,536 SF
  • Lot Size 0.17 Acre
  • Year Built 1904
  • Year Renovated 2017
  • Date Updated May 22, 2025
  • Visibility/Traffic Count (VPD) 5,000

The Van Buren is an iconic building in downtown Columbia City, IN, that beautifully combines classic charm with modern functionality. This well-preserved structure features three floors of space, each renovated for today’s businesses and events.

 

The first floor is an event venue, providing a stylish and flexible setting for gatherings of all sizes. The second floor offers short-term office leases, giving businesses a convenient and professional environment. On the third floor, there are high ceilings offering plenty of natural light, with part of the space leased to a church.

 Income-producing with short-term leases on 2nd & 3rd floors

Recent updates include roof, windows, electrical, and plumbing

Fully sprinklered

Elevator access

 

Property Type Retail/Commercial

Total Area SF 18,536

Tenancy Multiple, short-term leases

Occupancy Rate 2nd & 3rd floor partially occupied

Year Built 1904

Year Renovated 2017

# of Stories 3, plus basement

Construction Type Wood/brick

Roof Flat

Floor Wood

Heating Central (gas)

A/C Central (multiple condensers)

Sprinkler Yes

Lighting LED

Ceiling Height 10’ - 12’

Electric Service Single phase/800amp

ADA Compliant Yes

Elevators Yes

Signage Building façade, window

Restrooms One set per floor

High Speed Data Available

Floor Coverings Wood/carpet

Ext. Finish Brick

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Sturges Property Group

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Sturges Property Group

Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    75/100 Very Walkable
  • Bike Score ®

    50/100 Bikeable
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  • City Columbia City, IN
  • Zip Code 46725
  • Market Fort Wayne

Points of Interest

  • Marathon

    0.24 miles

  • Speedway

    0.52 miles

  • Smoker's Cove

    4.77 miles

  • The NOOK

    0.03 miles

  • Ragin' Cajun Food Truck & Restaurant

    0.13 miles

  • The Urban Station

    0.17 miles

  • Downtown on the Square

    0.18 miles

  • Señor Fajitas

    0.20 miles

  • Burger King

    0.65 miles

  • Hardee's

    0.70 miles

  • Little Caesars

    0.70 miles

  • Wendy's

    0.83 miles

  • Oriental Buffet

    0.83 miles

  • ALDI

    0.79 miles

  • Walmart Supercenter

    1.00 miles

  • Kroger

    1.14 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Van Buren cost?

The space currently listed for sale at The Van Buren asks for $799,000.

What is the total square footage of The Van Buren?

The Van Buren totals 18,536 square feet.

When was this property built?

The Van Buren was built in 1904.

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