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7 beds2,500 sqft
561 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463
Est: $11,613/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$798/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Dolly Parton's former Solvang retreat -- now a rare legacy residence with two income-producing ADUs, available as the world remembers her. On August 25, 2026, Dolly Parton -- the Queen of Country and one of the most beloved figures in American life -- passed away at 80 (Reuters). In the days since, national attention has turned back to the places that shaped her story. This is one of them: her former private Solvang retreat, a property that carries the kind of provenance no other listing in the Santa...Dolly Parton's former Solvang retreat -- now a rare legacy residence with two income-producing ADUs, available as the world remembers her. On August 25, 2026, Dolly Parton -- the Queen of Country and one of the most beloved figures in American life -- passed away at 80 (Reuters). In the days since, national attention has turned back to the places that shaped her story. This is one of them: her former private Solvang retreat, a property that carries the kind of provenance no other listing in the Santa Ynez Valley can offer -- and that now sits at the exact moment when the world is listening. This is a single-family home in the heart of downtown Solvang, paired with two separate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) already generating real rental income today. It is the same property known as Dolly Parton's former Solvang retreat, and it is exactly the kind of legacy asset that multi-generational families and income-focused buyers wish they had found first. The layout works two ways, and both are compelling. For a multi-generational family, the front home is ideal for parents or grandparents, while the two private rear ADUs give adult children, extended family, or caregivers their own separate space and privacy -- all on one lot. For an income-focused buyer, those same two ADUs are fully separate, income-producing units generating approximately $116,000 per year in gross rental income, on top of whatever the front home itself is worth to occupy or rent. What makes this property truly irreplaceable is the story built into the walls. The upper rear unit still holds the original Wig Room from the property's days as Dolly Parton's private retreat -- a rare, documented piece of cultural history that no other listing in the Santa Ynez Valley can offer. Buyers here do not simply acquire income and square footage. They acquire a piece of Dolly's story and Solvang's history -- a narrative that instantly sets the property apart and that every future buyer will want to hear, too. Every unit has its own private deck and its own sense of separation, which supports strong tenant retention, easy self-management, and long-term rental strength. That kind of functional privacy is difficult to find in multi-unit properties and is a major reason this layout performs so well for both occupancy and rental appeal. Downtown Solvang keeps demand steady year-round. Walkable restaurants, tasting rooms, and the town's standing as the Danish Capital of California draw a constant flow of visitors and renters, which supports both occupancy and long-term appreciation for a property positioned exactly like this one. This is the moment. Properties that combine verified income, real upside, true multi-unit flexibility, genuine privacy, and a documented celebrity story almost never come up for sale together -- let alone all at once, at the height of national attention surrounding Dolly Parton's legacy. Whether you are a multi-generational family looking for one property that works for everyone, or a cash buyer who wants immediate income with room to grow and a story no one else can tell, this is the kind of listing you move on quickly, not the kind you wait on. Private showings by appointment only. Proof of funds required to schedule a private viewing. Rental figures and square footage per owner, buyer to verify. Please do not disturb tenants. Interior access is subject to an accepted offer.
41 days on Market
  • Listed by: Daniel Ferguson 323.646.3918 danfergusonla@gmail.com DRE #02305088 Brokerage DRE #01093529 • Black Oak Group Homes and Mortgages
Last updated: 09/15/2026 09:32 AM • Source: NSBCMLS, MLS#: 26001575

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Amenities

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Central AC
  • Air Conditioning
  • Electric Heat
  • Fireplace
  • Fence
  • Dog Run/Park

Location

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Property Information for 561 Alisal Road

Property Details
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,326 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code Plus4: 93463
  • Zoning Description: Duplex/Triplex
  • MLSArea Major: 38 - Santa Ynez Valley
  • Latitude: 34.597562
  • Longitude: -120.137548
  • MLSArea Minor: 38 - Santa Ynez Valley
  • Zone Description: Duplex/Triplex
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Parcel Number: 139-123-026
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Covered Parking: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Source: Tax Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11326.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Building Area Source: Tax Records
  • Building Area Total: 2500.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Characteristics: Corner
Property and Assessments
  • Site Improvements: Curbs/Gutter, Paved Streets, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Telephone
  • Reports Available: None
  • Owner Phone: 310-612-0040
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
  • Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Features: Low E Windows
  • Green Ratings: Unknown
  • Renewable Energy: None
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Electric: True
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Dog Run
  • Stories: 2
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Decks, Dog Run, Fenced, Patio
  • Roof Description: Composition
  • Additional Buildings: Tool Shed
Interior Features
  • Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 1
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Other
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Baths One Quarter: 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Other
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.25
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.2
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised, Slab
  • Laundry: Coin Op
  • Additional Heating: Electric, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Air Conditioning: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Other
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Lower ADU 1 Bedroom or Guest Unit
Room 5
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Upper ADU 3 Bedroom (1)
Room 6
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Upper ADU 3 Bedroom (2)
Room 7
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: Upper ADU 3 Bedroom (3)
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Name: Cris Lapp

Property History for 561 Alisal Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 14, 2026

Pending

NSBCMLS #26001575

Sep 14, 2026

Permanently Off Market

NSBCMLS #26000851

$1,995,000
Aug 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #26001575

$1,995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/14/2026

Pending

NSBCMLS #26001575

09/14/2026

Permanently Off Market

NSBCMLS #26000851

$1,995,000
08/04/2026

Listed (Active)

NSBCMLS #26001575

$1,995,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 561 Alisal Road

Taxable ValueLand$595,337Additions$884,860Total$1,480,197
Tax Record2025$15,648 ($1,304 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleQuadraplexCountySANTA BARBARAAPN139-123-026

Schools near 561 Alisal Road

This home is within Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Solvang Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Public9 to 12

Refugio High School
Public9 to 12

Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy
PrivateK to 8

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