400 SE 8th Avenue – 2.54± Acres – Downtown Topeka. Prime 110,536 SF (2.54± acre) redevelopment opportunity located directly adjacent to the City’s Cyrus K. Holliday Office Building and zoned D1 – Planned Development District. The site is currently configured as a surface parking facility with room for approximately 250 parking spaces based on overall site configuration, providing potential interim income during planning, entitlement, and development stages. Strategically positioned adjacent to Interstate 70, a major east-west corridor serving Missouri, Kansas, Colorado and beyond, carrying approximately 40,000 vehicles plus or minus per day through metro Topeka, the property offers strong regional connectivity and visibility. Proximity to state and municipal office buildings supports consistent daytime employment activity, while increasing residential density within the downtown core contributes to evening and extended-hour demand, including the approved 192-unit luxury residential development, The Hutch, and the 250-unit Union at Tower District residential community. The property is located within the Downtown TIF District and an NRP At-Risk Area, and Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) may be explored depending on project scope and applicable approvals. Potential uses include fuel/convenience retail, hospitality, office, coffee shop, quick-service restaurant concepts, and mixed-use development, subject to buyer due diligence and approvals. Rare Interstate 70-adjacent downtown redevelopment opportunity with interim income potential. Property is currently publicly owned and tax-exempt; future property taxes will be determined following transfer to private ownership. Utilities are believed to be available in the vicinity; buyer to independently verify access, capacity, and connection requirements. Existing sanitary sewer lines are believed to be present on or near the property. Buyers should perform their own due diligence regarding locations and potential impacts.
Vacant landProperty Type
2.54 acresLot Size
$322,835Price/Acres
Listed by Scott Boling• Coldwell Banker Commercial-Griffith & Blair
Downtown Topeka, located between the Kansas State Capitol and the Kansas River, is a civic and arts-forward Topeka neighborhood with historic government landmarks and a growing warehouse-to-loft streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around S Kansas Ave and W 6th Ave, where coffee counters, galleries, and lunch spots line the sidewalks under classic marquee lights. The Topeka Performing Arts Center anchors the cultural calendar, while The Pennant sets a playful tone with arcade games and bar fare. Cyrus Hotel adds a boutique note in a restored downtown building. Brick facades, pocket plazas, and public art shape a walkable grid that shifts from daytime courthouse energy to evening shows and patios.
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Current use: Commercial
Possible uses: Commercial, Multi-Family
Zoning: D1
Lot size about 2.54 acres (dimensions approximately 320 x 350)
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Development status: See remarks
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400 SE 8th Avenue – 2.54± Acres – Downtown Topeka. Prime 110,536 SF (2.54± acre) redevelopment opportunity located directly adjacent to the City’s Cyrus K. Holliday Office Building and zoned D1 – Planned Development District. The site is currently configured as a surface parking facility with room for approximately 250 parking spaces based on overall site configuration, providing potential interim income during planning, entitlement, and development stages. Strategically positioned adjacent to Interstate 70, a major east-west corridor serving Missouri, Kansas, Colorado and beyond, carrying approximately 40,000 vehicles plus or minus per day through metro Topeka, the property offers strong regional connectivity and visibility. Proximity to state and municipal office buildings supports consistent daytime employment activity, while increasing residential density within the downtown core contributes to evening and extended-hour demand, including the approved 192-unit luxury residential development, The Hutch, and the 250-unit Union at Tower District residential community. The property is located within the Downtown TIF District and an NRP At-Risk Area, and Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) may be explored depending on project scope and applicable approvals. Potential uses include fuel/convenience retail, hospitality, office, coffee shop, quick-service restaurant concepts, and mixed-use development, subject to buyer due diligence and approvals. The property is currently publicly owned and tax-exempt; future property taxes will be determined after transfer to private ownership. Existing sanitary sewer lines are believed to be present on or near the property. Buyers are encouraged to independently review publicly available City utility mapping and perform their own due diligence regarding locations and potential impacts. Utilities are believed to be available in the vicinity; buyer to independently verify access, capacity, and connection requirements. Rare Interstate 70-adjacent downtown redevelopment opportunity with interim income potential.
Heartland MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2602099
Feb 17, 2026
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$820,000
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Last updated by owner on Feb 17, 2026.
D1
Downtown District
The purpose of this district is to facilitate a compatible mixed use activity center within the core area of downtown Topeka. The district includes compatible residential, office, civic, and commercial retail/service uses which complement and support a high density of activity and facilitate pedestrian usage.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Student
Hotel / motel
Office
Research & development
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 hot days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
Wind Factor
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3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Topeka. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 400 SE 8th Ave
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