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438 Melvin St.

Ranger, TX 76479
  • $1,250,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 74 Days
  • MLS #: 21041618
$1,250,000
  • 0
    BEDS
  • 2.84
    ACRES
  • 0
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
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Type:
Commercial
Built:
1920
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Offered by Kasey Mock of Keller Williams Brazos West: (512) 275-6625.

Description

Step into a piece of Texas history with the Wild Will Dance Hall & Saloon, a premier live music and event venue in Ranger, Texas. Originally built in 1920 as a peanut mill, this one-of-a-kind property has been transformed into a legendary dance hall that continues to draw crowds and top-name entertainers. With over 13,000 square feet of space, the property offers:8,500 sq. ft. main venue floor with current seating for 350 guests, and capacity for over 600.5,000 sq. ft. shop-style indoor outdoor area, ideal for overflow seating, private events, or expansion opportunities.Unfinished upstairs areas providing an additional 1,000 sq. ft. for future use.Known for its rich entertainment history, the Wild Will stage has hosted a long list of country music legends, including Gary P. Nunn, Moe Bandy, T.G. Sheppard, The Bellamy Brothers, John Conlee, Johnny Lee, Stoney LaRue, Confederate Railroad, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Marty Haggard, Doug Stone, and many more. Whether youre looking to continue its legacy as a premier Texas music venue or reimagine the space for new opportunities, theWild Will Dance Hall & Saloon offers unmatched character, history, and potential.In addition to the venue and dancehall, the owner is selling a total if 11 lots on Melvin and Rusk Street. These are currently used for parking, but could be developed or built on.

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438 Melvin St. Ranger, TX 76479

  • Price: $1,250,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 74 Days
  • MLS #: 21041618
0
Beds
0
Baths
0
½ Baths
2.84
Acres
1920
Built
Neighborhood:
Melvin
County:
Eastland
Area:
Ranger
Property Description
Step into a piece of Texas history with the Wild Will Dance Hall & Saloon, a premier live music and event venue in Ranger, Texas. Originally built in 1920 as a peanut mill, this one-of-a-kind property has been transformed into a legendary dance hall that continues to draw crowds and top-name entertainers. With over 13,000 square feet of space, the property offers:8,500 sq. ft. main venue floor with current seating for 350 guests, and capacity for over 600.5,000 sq. ft. shop-style indoor outdoor area, ideal for overflow seating, private events, or expansion opportunities.Unfinished upstairs areas providing an additional 1,000 sq. ft. for future use.Known for its rich entertainment history, the Wild Will stage has hosted a long list of country music legends, including Gary P. Nunn, Moe Bandy, T.G. Sheppard, The Bellamy Brothers, John Conlee, Johnny Lee, Stoney LaRue, Confederate Railroad, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Marty Haggard, Doug Stone, and many more. Whether youre looking to continue its legacy as a premier Texas music venue or reimagine the space for new opportunities, theWild Will Dance Hall & Saloon offers unmatched character, history, and potential.In addition to the venue and dancehall, the owner is selling a total if 11 lots on Melvin and Rusk Street. These are currently used for parking, but could be developed or built on.
Exterior Features

Construction Brick Construction Materials Walls Brick Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier Lot Description ClearedCorner Lot Lot Size Source See Remarks Parking Or Garage On SiteOn StreetOpen Road Frontage Type City Street Roof Metal Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Ceiling Height 11 to 14 Feet15 to 20 Feet Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)Electric Flooring Wood Handicap YN No Heating Fireplace(s) Sq Ft Gross 13000

Property Features

Building Area Source See Remarks Building Area Total 13000.00 Building Use Bar/Taverns Business Name Wild Will's Dancehall and Saloon Construction Status Preowned Gross Annual Expenses 0.00 Gross Annual Income 0.00 Listing Terms 1031 ExchangeCashConventional Multi Zoning Yes Municipal Utility District No Net Operation Income 0 Possession Closing/Funding Property Type Business Tenant Pays All Utilities Transaction Includes BusinessInventoryLand & Improvements Utilities City SewerCity Water Will Subdivide No Zoning vacantresidential

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© 2025 North Texas Real Estate Information Systems. All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real Estate. The data relating to real estate for sale or lease on this web site comes in part from NTREIS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ally Real Estate are marked with the NTREIS logo or an abbreviated logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing broker. Data last updated 2025-11-16T23:41:37.62.
 
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Offered by Kasey Mock of Keller Williams Brazos West: (512) 275-6625.