438 MELVIN ST., RANGER, TX 76479
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438 Melvin st.
Ranger, TX 76479
List Price$1,250,000
Listing #21041618
About This Property
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 you're looking to continue its legacy as a premier Texas music venue or reimagine the space for new opportunities, the Wild 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.
Property Features
Location Information
County
Eastland
Subdivision
Melvin
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
No
Floors
Wood
Heating
Fireplace(s)
Tenant Pays
All Utilities
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Total Number of Units
1
Exterior Features
Construction
Brick
Lot Size in Acres
2.84
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Lot Size in Sq. Ft.
123,710
Roof
Metal
Zoning
vacant, residential
Water / Sewer
Sewer Available, Water Available
Building Total Area (Sq. Ft.)
13,000
Utilities
Sewer Available, Water Available
Road Description
City Street
Parking Description
On Site, Open, On Street
Is One Story
No
Lot Description
Cleared, Corner Lot
Lot Description
Cleared, Corner Lot
Additional Information
Year Built Details
Preowned
Year Built
1920
Property Type
COM
Status
Active
Property SubType
Business
Lot Acres Source
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$5,836
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30 Year Fixed. 3.52% Interest Rate.
Principal + Interest
$4,504
Monthly Tax
$1,041
Monthly Insurance
$291
yrs
%
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Listing courtesy of
Kasey Mock, Keller Williams Brazos West
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