438 Melvin

Ranger, TX 76470 · Eastland County

$1,250,000Price
13,000Sq. Ft.
$96/ Sq. Ft.
438 Melvin
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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.

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C
Col Realty
Col Realty
(512) 699-3810

Property Details

StatusActive
MLS #ACT205437781
Taxes$3,408 (2025) / year
TypeCommercial Sale
Year Built1920
Stories2
Living Area13,000 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size2.84 AC / 123,710 SF
CountyEastland
SubdivisionMelvin

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Utilities & Construction

Heat: See RemarksAC: OtherSee RemarksFoundation: Pillar/Post/Pier

Directions: 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.

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Property History

DateEventPrice
Feb 15, 2026 Listed (Active) · MLS# ACT205437781 $1,250,000

Full transaction history may not be available. Data sourced from ACTRIS MLS.

Public Records

Tax Record 2025$3,408
Total Sq. Ft.13,000
Year Built1920
Total Sq. Ft.13,000
Stories2
Lot Size123,710 Sq. Ft.
StyleCommercial Sale
CountyEASTLAND
MLS #ACT205437781
$1,250,000
438 Melvin, Ranger, TX

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