Riverside Properties to Hit Auction Block in November
McCurdy Real Estate & Auction will sell two neighboring Wichita buildings starting November 3.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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McCurdy Real Estate & Auction is set to host an auction for two properties in the Riverside neighborhood of Wichita. Bidding for the two locations will open on November 3, 2026.
Why it matters
The sale offers a significant opportunity for investors or developers to acquire commercial real estate in the Riverside area. The auction follows the closure of a former restaurant tenant at one of the sites in August 2026.
The auction includes a 210-square-foot building at 828 W. 11th St. and a 1,076-square-foot structure at 816 W. 11th St. The latter site currently houses Riverside Hair Station on a month-to-month lease.
The players
McCurdy Real Estate & Auction
This is a Wichita-based real estate firm that specializes in auction-based property sales.
Diana Brau
She is the property owner currently selling both commercial sites located on W. 11th St.
Riverside Hair Station
This local business operates as a tenant in the property located at 816 W. 11th St.
The details
Owner Diana Brau has placed both properties under the management of McCurdy Real Estate & Auction for the upcoming sale. The smaller 828 W. 11th St. parcel previously served as the home for the restaurant Nacho Mama's.
Timeline
An open house for the properties will take place on Nov. 2, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Bidding for the properties is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026.
The auction bidding window closes at 3:15 p.m. on Nov. 11, 2026.
Market Landscape
This auction follows the established Wichita real estate market auction model for clearing commercial inventory. The move highlights how local property owners utilize competitive bidding platforms to expedite transfers of multi-use urban assets.
Local shoppers and clients should note that the business currently leasing one of the buildings may be subject to transition based on the auction outcome. Future access or services at these addresses will depend on the business plans of the eventual buyer.
The takeaway
Prospective commercial real estate buyers should attend the scheduled open house to inspect the physical condition of these Riverside structures. Investors should also review the existing lease terms for the hair salon to understand potential occupancy timelines.
Further reading
Find more details on local property shifts in the Wichita Openings & Closings section.
More information
For full details on the sale and bidding instructions, visit the auction property information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wichita Eagle.
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