1511 N Wilson Road, Mears, MI 49436 (MLS# 26041751)

1511 N Wilson Road, Mears, MI 49436

New Listing
$1,195,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 5,984 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 660,805 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,195,000 List Date: 8/13/2026 Last Modified: 8/13/2026

Overview

Description

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 Listing Agent 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

Supplements: 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 l ...

Listing Details MLS# 26041751

Location Property Info

County
Oceana
Street #
1511
Street Direction
N
Street Name
Wilson
Suffix
Road
State
MI
Zip Code
49436
Zip (4)
9632

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
15.17
Lot Square Footage
660805
Lot Dimensions
559 x IRR
Year Built
1982
Road Frontage
559
Mineral Rights
Unknown
Year Remodeled
1994
Total # Units
Yes
# Fin Bldg Lvls
Yes
Total # Bldgs
2
Total SqFt
5984
Property Use Type
Business
Full Baths
2
Waterfront
No
School District
Hart

Tax Info

Tax ID #
006-028-200-07, 006-028-200-02
Taxable Value
159231
SEV
339800
For Tax Year
2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax
8610
Tax Year
2026
Spec Assessment & Type
Unknown
Non-Conforming Use
No
Zoning
PUD
Homestead %
0

Business Opportunity

Business Name
Val-Du Lakes Bar & G

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
N Wilson Rd and W Taylor Rd
Property Sub-Type
Business Opportunity
Municipality
Golden Twp
Ownership Type
Private Owned

More Information

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
199.7
Prop Avail for Lease?
No
Current Bldg Use
Bar, Restaurant & Event Space

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
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 Listing Agent 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
Legal
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A IN DOCUMENTS

Street Type

Paved
Yes

Property Use

Business
Yes
Investment
Yes

Utilities Attached

Electricity Connected
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes
Propane
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Private Water
Yes
Well
Yes

Uses

Bar/Tavern/Lounge
Yes
Recreation
Yes
Restaurant
Yes
Retail
Yes

Construction Type

Concrete
Yes
Frame/Wood
Yes
Steel
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes
Metal
Yes

Heat Source

Propane
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Ownership

LLC
Yes

Below Grade

Basement
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Docs at List Office

Aerial Photo
Yes
Plat Map
Yes
Other
Yes

Business Includes

Equipment
Yes
Furniture
Yes
Licenses
Yes
Real Estate
Yes

Additional Features

Bath Common Area
Yes

Util Avail at St

Electricity Available
Yes
Phone Available
Yes

Driveway

Gravel
Yes
Paved
Yes

Docs Req Conf Agrmnt

Financials
Yes

Send to Econ Dev Org

MEDC
Yes
SWMI First, Region 5
Yes

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Property Features

Property Use: Business; Investment Uses: Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Recreation; Restaurant; Retail Ownership: LLC Business Includes: Equipment; Furniture; Licenses; Real Estate Construction Type: Concrete; Frame/Wood; Steel Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition; Metal Below Grade: Basement Additional Features: Bath Common Area Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Private Water; Well Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected; Phone Connected; Propane Util Avail at St: Electricity Available; Phone Available Heat Source: Propane Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Driveway: Gravel; Paved Street Type: Paved Purchase Terms Avail: Cash Docs at List Office: Aerial Photo; Plat Map; Other Docs Req Conf Agrmnt: Financials Sale Conditions: None Send to Econ Dev Org: MEDC; SWMI First, Region 5 Possession: Negotiable
IDX
Listing Office: Lacuna Group LLC
Listing Agent: Marcus P Velzen
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 13 - 2026
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