126 West Columbia Street – The Landing
Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana
Property Overview
Prime opportunity to purchase a historic mixed-use building located in the heart of The Landing District, a walkable, vibrant area in downtown Fort Wayne. The property sits above Nawa restaurant and is surrounded by a mix of boutique retailers, restaurants, offices, and new multifamily development.
Building Size: ~22,000 SF
Available Area: ~11,393 SF (currently gutted and marketed as built to suit office suites)
Drawings available upon request
Matterports linked below for all 3 floors
Restaurant Tenant in place through 2031 with extension options.
Year Built: 1880
Stories: 4
Construction: Wood frame with brick wrap
Roof: TPO
Elevator: 1
ADA Compliant: Yes
Investment Highlights
Located in Fort Wayne’s fastest-growing urban neighborhood with ongoing revitalization efforts.
Adjacent to The Exchange, a $20M mixed-use project bringing 40 new residential units and retail space.
Strong surrounding tenant mix: Mercado, Nawa, Marquee, BRU Burger Bar, Dana’s, Summit City Vintage, Discover Yoga, and more.
Adaptive reuse and historic architecture consistent with the district’s character.
Downtown Fort Wayne continues to attract new residents, businesses, and visitors with over 7M annual visitors and recognition as the #1 Best Place to Move (Reader’s Digest, 2022).
Utilities & Systems
Electric: AEP
Gas: NIPSCO
Water/Sewer: City of Fort Wayne
HVAC: Split systems on ground floor - no HVAC on upper floors
Sprinkler: No
Market Context
Fort Wayne is the 2nd largest city in Indiana, experiencing sustained population and job growth, driven by healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics. Major employers include Amazon, Sweetwater, GM, and Parkview Health. The downtown core has become a regional destination for dining, entertainment, and housing, making this property well positioned for investors seeking stable income with upside through redevelopment or repositioning.