140 Lake Avenue W, Hill City, MN 55748
New Listing
$475,000
Property Type:
Commercial
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
3,485
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$475,000
List Date:
6/04/2026
Last Modified:
6/04/2026
Overview
Description
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Located in Hill City, MN, don't miss this opportunity to own a well-established, long-standing bar and grill that has become a true local favorite. Ideally located just off Highway 169, Knuckleheads Bar and Grill enjoys excellent visibility and steady traffic from locals and visitors alike. Located on main street of Hill City, there is ample parking.
Known for its great food, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere, it attracts a diverse clientele including ATV riders, snowmobilers, fishing, hunting and motorcycle enthusiasts, along with tourists, families and local patronage. Knuckleheads is just down the street from Hill Lake, close to public hunting grounds and has direct access to the Soo Line Recreational Trails. Situated in an ATV and snowmobile-friendly community, the restaurant benefits from year-round recreational traffic and repeat customers. Drive into town, park your ATV/ snowmobile on the city street and enjoy an evening of great beverages and wonderful food.
The spacious facility accommodates over 100 guests indoors and features a seasonal outdoor deck with seating for approximately 30 additional patrons. The property offers on/off-sale liquor sales and includes a seasonal outdoor service bar, perfect for public events, private parties, live entertainment, and special gatherings.
With a proven track record, loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and prime location, this turn-key business presents an outstanding opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a successful hospitality venture in Northern Minnesota.
Listing Details MLS# 7085750
General Property Information
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Multiple PIDs?
- No
- Other Parking Spaces
- 50
- Waterfront Present
- No
- Year Built
- 1940
- Yearly/Seasonal
- Yearly
- Zoning
- Business/Commercial
- Foundation Size
- 4000
- For Sale or Lease
- For Sale
- Acres
- 0.08
- Lot Dimensions
- 100x141x100x141
- Assessment Pending
- Unknown
- Garage Stalls
- 0
Property Features
Accessible:
None
Air Conditioning:
Ductless
Amenities Shared:
None
Basement:
Partial; Unfinished
CMU Style:
Business Opportunity
Commercial Kitchen Appliances:
Cookware/Utensils; Flat Top; Freezer; Fryer; Ice Machine; Oven; Pre-Piped Fire Suppression System; Refrigerator; Shelving and Racks; Walk-In Cooler/Freezer; Warming Table
Construction Materials:
Block
Construction Status:
Previously Owned
Current Use:
Business Service; Restaurant
Exterior:
Wood
Fencing:
None
Flooring:
Tile; Vinyl/Linoleum
Foundation:
Concrete Block; Wood; Other
Fuel:
Electric; Propane; Wood
Heating:
Forced Air; Wood Stove
Internet Options:
Cable; Fiber Optic
Loan Terms:
Cash; Contract for Deed; Conventional
Location Description:
Downtown
On Site Utilities:
Heating Common; Hot Water Common
Road Frontage:
City Street
Road Responsibility:
Public Maintained Road
Roof:
Age Over 8 Years
Sewer:
City Sewer/Connected
Water:
City Water/Connected
Contract Information
- Exclusions
- Some personal wall art
- Contingency
- None
- ListPrice
- 475000
- Owner is an Agent?
- No
- Auction?
- No
Location Tax and Other Information
- House Number
- 140
- Street Name
- Lake
- Street Suffix
- Avenue
- Street Direction Suffix
- W
- Postal City
- Hill City
- County
- Aitkin
- State
- MN
- Zip Code
- 55748
- Complex/Dev/Subdivision
- Hill City
Assessments
- Tax With Assessments
- 1372
- Assessment Balance
- 0
Basement
- Foundation Dimensions
- 40 x 100
- Partial
- Yes
- Unfinished
- Yes
More Information
Building Information
- Building Finished SqFt
- 4000
- Building SqFt
- 4000
Lease Details
- Land Leased
- Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
- Homestead
- No
Ownership
- Fractional Ownership
- No
Public Survey Info
- Range#
- 26
- Section#
- 14
- Township#
- 52
Sale Options
- Sale Includes
- Building, Business, Fixture/Equipment, Inventory, Land
Unit Details
- Total Units
- Yes
Office/Member Info
- Association
- SPAAR
Location, Tax and Other Information
- Legal Description
- LOT 7, 8, 9 and 10, BLK 5
- Listing City
- Hill City
- Map Page
- 999
- Municipality
- Hill City
- School District
- Hill City
- School District Phone
- 218-697-2394
- Zip Plus 4
- 4787
- Property ID Number
- 571037200
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Tax Amount
- 1372
- In Foreclosure?
- No
- Potential Short Sale?
- No
- Lender Owned?
- No
Directions & Remarks
- Public Remarks
- Located in Hill City, MN, don't miss this opportunity to own a well-established, long-standing bar and grill that has become a true local favorite. Ideally located just off Highway 169, Knuckleheads Bar and Grill enjoys excellent visibility and steady traffic from locals and visitors alike. Located on main street of Hill City, there is ample parking. Known for its great food, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere, it attracts a diverse clientele including ATV riders, snowmobilers, fishing, hunting and motorcycle enthusiasts, along with tourists, families and local patronage. Knuckleheads is just down the street from Hill Lake, close to public hunting grounds and has direct access to the Soo Line Recreational Trails. Situated in an ATV and snowmobile-friendly community, the restaurant benefits from year-round recreational traffic and repeat customers. Drive into town, park your ATV/ snowmobile on the city street and enjoy an evening of great beverages and wonderful food. The spacious facility accommodates over 100 guests indoors and features a seasonal outdoor deck with seating for approximately 30 additional patrons. The property offers on/off-sale liquor sales and includes a seasonal outdoor service bar, perfect for public events, private parties, live entertainment, and special gatherings. With a proven track record, loyal customer base, multiple revenue streams, and prime location, this turn-key business presents an outstanding opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a successful hospitality venture in Northern Minnesota.
- Directions
- From Mpls, 169 N, 36 miles north of Aitkin to Hill City, take a right on Lake Avenue (main street). Bar is on the right.
Accessible
- None
- Yes
Air Conditioning
- Ductless
- Yes
Amenities Shared
- None
- Yes
Construction Materials
- Block
- Yes
Construction Status
- Previously Owned
- Yes
Exterior
- Wood
- Yes
Fencing
- None
- Yes
Flooring
- Tile
- Yes
- Vinyl/Linoleum
- Yes
Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Fuel
- Electric
- Yes
- Propane
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
- Wood Stove
- Yes
Internet Options
- Cable
- Yes
- Fiber Optic
- Yes
Patio, Porch and Deck Features
- Deck
- Yes
Road Frontage
- City Street
- Yes
Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- Yes
Roof
- Age Over 8 Years
- Yes
Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Yes
Water
- City Water/Connected
- Yes
Income and Expenses
- Annual Caretaker Expense
- 0
No. of Refrigerators
- Three
- Yes
On Site Utilities
- Heating Common
- Yes
- Hot Water Common
- Yes
CMU Style
- Business Opportunity
- Yes
Commercial Kitchen Appliances
- Cookware/Utensils
- Yes
- Flat Top
- Yes
- Freezer
- Yes
- Fryer
- Yes
- Ice Machine
- Yes
- Oven
- Yes
- Pre-Piped Fire Suppression System
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Shelving and Racks
- Yes
- Walk-In Cooler/Freezer
- Yes
- Warming Table
- Yes
Current Use
- Business Service
- Yes
- Restaurant
- Yes
Loan Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Contract for Deed
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Location Description
- Downtown
- Yes
Listing Office:
National Realty Guild
Last Updated: June - 04 - 2026
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