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2 Baths
5,984 sqft

$1,195,000

1511 N Wilson Road, Mears MI, 49436

Price per sqft$199.70
Built in1982
Property size5,984 sqft
Property typeCommercial
Courtesy of Marcus P Velzen, Lacuna Group LLC

Overview

Active

Listed Aug 13, 2026

Updated Aug 15

Rare opportunity ~ Historic Val-Du Lakes Bar/Grill & event grounds in Mears, Michigan, just minutes from Silver Lake, Lake Michigan, and the iconic Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Also available is adjacent Manor that is a high value short-term rental (SRT) and established campground with significant expansion potential to well over 300 sites. All properties have significant upside potential (Call for more Details). This historic Val-Du Lakes Bar & Grill and event grounds is approximately 15.17-acre offering combines a restaurant and bar operation, outdoor event grounds, concert venue infrastructure, parking lot, and associated land. The Val-Du Lakes Bar & Grill features approximately 4,412 SF with a full bar, dining areas, indoor stage, full kitchen, basement storage with walk-ins, and an upstairs loft with pool tables. The outdoor grounds are designed for events and live entertainment, including a 9,500 SF event deck, 4,800 SF open-air concert pavilion with stage, 320 SF concession stand, high-capacity power distribution, and parking for large-scale gatherings. With established hospitality infrastructure, event-ready grounds, and a long history as a lakeshore entertainment destination, this property presents a unique opportunity for an owner/operator, restaurant group, event venue operator, or investor seeking a landmark property in one of Michigan's most popular seasonal tourism corridors.

Additional information

MLS® ID
26041751

Interior Features

Bathrooms
2
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
15.17 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$8,610
Tax Frequency
Annually
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Courtesy of Lacuna Group LLC

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