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Ranger,TX 76479
Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Business
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision Melvin
MLS Listing ID 21041618
Total Fin. Sqft 13000
Year Built 1920
Lot Size 2.840 Acres
Acres 2.84
Property Sub-Type Business
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 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.
Location
State TX
County Eastland
Zoning vacant, residential
Direction travel I-20 East toward Ranger. Take the exit closest to Ranger (e.g., Exit 351 or 352). Follow the exit ramp onto Main Street heading into town. Continue on Main Street until you can turn onto Melvin Street. Look for 438 Melvin Street— see the signs for Wild Will’s Saloon.
Interior
Heating Fireplace(s)
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s),Electric
Flooring Wood
Heat Source Fireplace(s)
Exterior
Utilities Available City Sewer,City Water
Roof Type Metal
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Cleared,Corner Lot
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier
Structure Type Brick
Others
Ownership Will Barrett
Acceptable Financing 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
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