For Sale
Backwoods Bar | New Auburn, MN
7540 5th Street, New Auburn, MN 55366
Located near a popular boat landing with increasing fishing activity, this area is gaining attention from outdoor enthusiasts and anglers alike. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is actively stocking nearby waters with walleye, further enhancing its appeal. With convenient access to a nearby dam and strong seasonal outdoor traffic, the location offers excellent visibility and opportunity. Additionally, local initiatives are underway to attract more businesses to the area, signaling continued growth and investment potential.Step into ownership of Backwoods Bar, a well-known, family-run establishment with strong community ties in the heart of New Auburn, MN. This two-story property features three bar areas, including a spacious ballroom well-suited for events, bingo, and raffles, along with a bar on the lower level and a full-service restaurant on the upper level that is currently not in operation. The bar is currently running with a streamlined, profitable menu, with the potential to expand the upper level into a full-service restaurant to meet strong local demand. The upper level features a full commercial kitchen equipped with a 14-foot hood, along with a dedicated dining area. Additional highlights include a spacious parking lot, a storage shed, and a grandfathered fenced patio complete with a small portable outdoor bar.
Included Assets & Leases:
TVs and some personal property located in the building will transfer with the sale
POS system: Service provider is Clover (2 years remaining; buyer to assume lease)
Entertainment: Pool table, TouchTunes, and Game (leased entertainment equipment; new lease to be discussed with service provider)
Security System: Security system equipment transfers with sale with option for new service contract
Key features
- Additional bar equipment recently added
- Air conditioners: 3 total (one new in 2025)
- Exterior sump pump installed
- Furnaces: 3 total (newest 2025, another 2017)
- New roof (Ballroom): 2025
- New roof (Main Bar): 2023
- Security system (alarm + cameras) included
- Water softener: 2018
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Suzanne Mayer
eXp Commercial
Building Details
- For Sale $270,000
- Property Type Retail - Restaurant
- Property Size 4,957 SF
- Lot Size 1.3 Acre
- Date Updated May 22, 2026
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Location
- City New Auburn, MN
- Zip Code 55366
Points of Interest
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7.46 miles
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7.81 miles
Little Duke's
8.25 miles
Kwik Trip
8.30 miles
BP
8.37 miles
Casey's
8.41 miles
Shell
8.44 miles
Parking Lot, Proehl's Woods WMA
5.14 miles
Parking Lot, Baker's Lake WMA
5.82 miles
Parking Lot, Deutsch WMA
7.24 miles
Parking Lot, Sumter WMA
9.43 miles
Parking Lot, Phasianus WMA
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Dollar Fresh
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7540 5th Street Listing Summary
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Backwoods Bar | New Auburn, MN has a total of 4,957 square feet.
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Suzanne Mayer
eXp Commercial