561 Alisal Road
Description
The layout works two ways, and both are compelling. For a multi generational family, the front home is ideal...A single family home in the heart of downtown Solvang, paired with two separate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) already generating real rental income today. This is also the same property known as Dolly Parton's former Solvang retreat, and it is exactly the kind of asset multi generational families and income focused buyers wish they found first. https://dolly-parton-solvang-retreat.lovable.app
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. Beyond the income already in place, there is meaningful room to grow it further, whether that means bringing rents up to current market levels or adding rental use of the front residence. For a cash buyer, that means day one cash flow with a clear, credible path to more, not a ceiling. What makes this one truly irreplaceable is the story built into the walls. The upper rear unit includes 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 do not just acquire income and square footage here. They acquire a piece of Solvang history that instantly sets the property apart and gives it a story 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. Why this is a must have opportunity. 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. 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. Own the income. Own the story. Own the one they cannot recreate. Rental figures and square footage per owner, buyer to verify. Please do not disturb tenants. Interior access is subject to an accepted offer. Daniel Ferguson, one of the listing agents, is also an owner of the property, DRE 02305088.
- Listed by Cris Lapp • DRE #01093529 • Black Oak Group Homes and MortgagesP: (310) 612-0040 C: (310) 612-0040 cris@blackoaklc.com
Property Details for 561 Alisal Road
Amenities
- Deck
- Patio
- Central AC
- Air Conditioning
- Electric Heat
- Fireplace
- Fence
- Dog Run/Park
- Attached Garage
Location
Building Information for 561 Alisal Road
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1Property Information for 561 Alisal Road
- 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
- Association Fee: $0
- Parcel Number: 139-123-026
- Attached Garage YN: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Covered Parking: Attached Garage
- 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
- 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 Energy Efficient: None
- Green Features: Low E Windows
- Green Ratings: Unknown
- Renewable Energy: None
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Electric: True
- Water: Public
- 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
- 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 Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: First
- Room Description: Lower ADU 1 Bedroom or Guest Unit
- Room Type: Other
- Room Level: Second
- Room Description: Upper ADU 3 Bedroom (1)
- Room Type: Other
- Room Level: Second
- Room Description: Upper ADU 3 Bedroom (2)
- Room Type: Other
- Room Level: Second
- Room Description: Upper ADU 3 Bedroom (3)
- Occupant Name: Cris Lapp
Property History for 561 Alisal Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Listed (Active) NSBCMLS #26001575 | $1,995,000 | — |
| May 4, 2026 | Listed (Active) NSBCMLS #26000851 | $1,995,000 | — |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Sold NSBCMLS #21002817 | — | |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Pending NSBCMLS #21002817 | — | |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Sold NSBCMLS #21002817 | $1,367,475 | — |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1482644903 | $1,367,500 | +5.1% / yr |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Pending NSBCMLS #21002817 | — | |
| Dec 24, 2021 | Listed (Active) NSBCMLS #21002817 | $1,395,000 | — |
| Jun 27, 2014 | Sold NSBCMLS #1043682 | $940,000 | — |
| Jun 26, 2014 | Sold Santa Barbara AOR #14-1377 | $940,000 | — |
| Jun 18, 2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #418110193 | $940,000 | — |
| Jun 18, 2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #418110193 | $940,000 | -2.1% / yr |
| May 30, 2014 | Pending NSBCMLS #1043682 | — | |
| May 2, 2014 | Listed (Active) NSBCMLS #1043682 | $950,000 | — |
| May 1, 2014 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #14-1377 | $950,000 | — |
| Oct 2, 2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #227601931 | $1,085,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2026 | Listed (Active) NSBCMLS #26001575 | $1,995,000 |
| 05/04/2026 | Listed (Active) NSBCMLS #26000851 | $1,995,000 |
| 02/04/2022 | Sold NSBCMLS #21002817 | — |
| 02/04/2022 | Pending NSBCMLS #21002817 | — |
| 02/04/2022 | Sold NSBCMLS #21002817 | $1,367,475 |
| 01/11/2022 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1482644903 | $1,367,500 +5.1% / yr |
| 01/06/2022 | Pending NSBCMLS #21002817 | — |
| 12/24/2021 | Listed (Active) NSBCMLS #21002817 | $1,395,000 |
| 06/27/2014 | Sold NSBCMLS #1043682 | $940,000 |
| 06/26/2014 | Sold Santa Barbara AOR #14-1377 | $940,000 |
| 06/18/2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #418110193 | $940,000 |
| 06/18/2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #418110193 | $940,000 -2.1% / yr |
| 05/30/2014 | Pending NSBCMLS #1043682 | — |
| 05/02/2014 | Listed (Active) NSBCMLS #1043682 | $950,000 |
| 05/01/2014 | Listed (Active) Santa Barbara AOR #14-1377 | $950,000 |
| 10/02/2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #227601931 | $1,085,500 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 561 Alisal Road
Schools near 561 Alisal Road
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 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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