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

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 ...

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
IDX
Listing Office: National Realty Guild
Last Updated: June - 04 - 2026
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