Columbia City offers its residents a mix of old fashioned, Midwest vibes and a contemporary, walkable community. Walk down two-lane, main thoroughfare West Van Buren Street and see an example of this. On one side is the Whitley County Courthouse, an ornate French Renaissance-style building from 1888. On the other, a collection of modern, locally owned shops and restaurants, the side of one accented with a colorful mural. This mix of old and new is what draws many residents to this small city located 21 miles west of Fort Wayne. "It’s a little slower paced than Fort Wayne, a little old fashioned, but still has the great restaurants and nice parks like Fort Wayne," says Kammrin Bernard, a Realtor with American Dream Team Real Estate Brokers who sells throughout Fort Wayne. “It’s also really welcoming. Everyone is very friendly.”
Shopping and dining along East Main Street
Locals head to Columbia City’s lively downtown area for shopping and dining. The Square offers American classics in a cozy atmosphere and Brew’ha Coffee Shop is where residents get their caffeine fix. Vintage lovers can find antiques at The Mercantile and The Shops at Sanctuary. Further north, residents pick up essentials from big box retailers like Walmart and Kroger at shopping centers along US Route 30.
Brew'ha Coffee House in downtown Columbia City conveniently has a drive thru.
The Square in Columbia City serves up wraps, burgers, soups and also has a salad bar.
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Turnkey homes and fixer-uppers available
The homes closest to downtown are older, built between 1900 and 1950 and include styles like Craftsman, ranch and Queen Anne. Most have been fully and thoughtfully renovated, boasting modern upgrades while still maintaining their vintage charm while some still need some TLC. Abundant sidewalks give residents the ability to walk to retailers and services. Further north, the lot sizes get a little bigger, and the homes get a little newer, with most built between 1970 and 1990. There are ranch-style, split-level, and Cape Cod-style homes, nearly all with two-car garages. Residents landscape their front yards and add patios or children's playsets to backyards. Prices range from $37,000 for a 970-square-foot fixer-upper to a $640,000, 3,600-square-foot custom-built home overlooking Crooked Lake. Condos are also available, ranging from $118,000 for 1,300 square feet to $283,000 for 1,500 square feet.
Houses near downtown Columbia City were mainly built between 1900-1950 and are unique in style.
Ranch style homes are found thoughout Columbia City.
DIY fixer-uppers are another affordable option of house in Columbia City.
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Kids attend Whitley County Consolidated Schools
Whitley County Consolidated Schools encompass the schools in Columbia City and include multiple elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Kids may start at Mary Raber Elementary School, which has a C-plus rating on Niche, and then head to Indian Springs Middle School and Columbia City High School, both of which have a B-minus. Columbia City High serves about 1,100 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. It has a Spell Bowl Team that competes with nearby high schools in spelling bee-like competitions and has won the Northeast Eight Conference title every year since 2014.
Columbia City High School has a student to teacher ratio of 16:1.
Kids in grades 6-8 can attend Indian Springs Middle School in Columbia City.
Mary Raber Elementary school in Columbia City serves grades K-5.
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Traditional amenities at Morsches Park
Residents head to Morsches Park when they’re looking for fresh air and exercise. Surrounded by tall trees, this sprawling green space offers multiple baseball fields that come alive with activity in the summer, as does the splash pad beside the playground. Many residents walk the Blue River Trail around the pond or set up at the picnic pavilion for a barbecue. In the summer, the Russel and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center becomes the go-to spot for locals looking to stay cool. The Whitley County Family YMCA is popular all year round, but especially when temperatures drop in the winter — residents flock to its indoor track and indoor pool.
Enjoy an afternoon stroll in beautiful Morsches Park in Columbia City.
The Blue River Trail runs through Columbia City and Morsches Park.
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Easy commute to Fort Wayne and Warsaw
Columbia City is 20 miles east of Warsaw and 21 miles west of Fort Wayne, making it an option for those who need to commute to either city. The Fort Wayne International Airport is also close, about 26 miles southeast, for those who need to travel a little farther.
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