1685 Paul Bunyan
Drive NW
Lease It or Own It.
This versatile Paul Bunyan Drive commercial property is offered both for lease and for sale — position your business here, or add a high-visibility asset to your portfolio.
Triple Net (NNN) · monthly lease
- Move-in-ready commercial space
- Flexible layout for retail, service or office
- Fenced rear lot for secure storage
Building & land included
- 1.56-acre high-traffic corner
- Established commercial corridor
- Owner-user or investment opportunity
See It For Yourself
Prime Commercial
Corridor.
Position your business along one of the area's most active commercial corridors. Situated on 1.56 acres, this versatile property is surrounded by a strong mix of established retail, service, and dining businesses — just steps from the Paul Bunyan Mall and among numerous restaurants, auto-related businesses, and building-supply retailers.
With a highly visible location, ample parking, flexible building space, substantial outdoor storage potential, and multiple access points, this property offers a wide range of possibilities — available for both sale and lease.
Property Highlights
Visibility & Access
Flexible
Space.
The existing building provides approximately 4,417 square feet of usable space along with a sizable paved parking area. Originally constructed as a restaurant, it has accommodated a variety of uses over the years and most recently served as a used-car dealership.
The main level includes approximately 3,024 square feet of finished space, while the 384-square-foot upper loft features a break room and bathroom. An additional 1,009-square-foot unfinished basement provides valuable space for storage or other potential uses.
Secure Outdoor
Storage.
A second opportunity exists at the rear of the parcel, where a large fenced-in lot offers excellent flexibility for secure outdoor storage, contractor or material storage, towing-related operations, and vehicle or equipment storage.
The rear portion of the property also benefits from an additional access point, further enhancing its functionality for operators who need room to move.
Property Details
- MLS #
- 7136917
- Property Type
- Commercial · Freestanding
- Building Size
- 4,417 SF
- Main Level (finished)
- 3,024 SF
- Upper Loft
- 384 SF · break room + bath
- Basement
- 1,009 SF · unfinished
- Lot Size
- 1.56 acres (irregular)
- Year Built
- 1990
- Zoning
- Business / Commercial
- Stories
- Two
- Exterior
- Brick / Stone (CMU)
- Foundation
- Concrete block (48×63)
- Heating
- Forced air · gas & electric
- Water / Sewer
- City water & sewer connected
- Parking
- Paved & gravel lots
- County
- Beltrami
- School District
- Bemidji (ISD 31)
- 2026 Taxes
- $16,220
- Lease Structure
- Triple Net (NNN), monthly
- Current Use
- Vacant (former restaurant / auto sales)
Bemidji's
Retail Hub.
1685 Paul Bunyan Drive NW sits on one of Bemidji's busiest commercial corridors, drawing consistent consumer and commercial traffic. Neighbors include the Paul Bunyan Mall, national and regional retailers, restaurants, and auto and building-supply businesses.
Bemidji is northern Minnesota's regional hub for shopping, healthcare, and education — a market that keeps this corridor in steady demand.
Interested in This Property?
Available for lease at $5,500/mo or purchase at $950,000. Let's talk.
