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  • $1,995,000

    561 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463

    7beds
    2,500sqft
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    $13,111/mo
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1920
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $798/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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.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. 561 Alisal Road, Solvang has garnered national and regional media attention for its rare combination of immediate income production, celebrity provenance, and highly functional multi-unit configuration, generating approximately $116,000 per year in gross rental income. Former retreat of American icon Dolly Parton, the property offers a level of cultural and historical significance that elevates it beyond traditional investment real estate into a true legacy asset. The upper rear unit includes the original "Wig Room," a documented piece of entertainment history that contributes to the property's irreplaceable narrative value and long-term desirability. For the all-cash or well-capitalized buyer, this is a straightforward opportunity to acquire a stabilized income property with exceptional flexibility, offering the ability to function as a primary residence, second home, or income-producing hold in one of California's most recognizable wine country destinations. This is a rare offering where income, location, privacy, and story converge in a way that cannot be replicated. Own the income, own the story, own the one they cannot recreate.
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    Cris Lapp DRE#: 01093529 310-612-0040,

    Black Oak Group Homes and Mortgages

    Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS,MLS#: 26000851MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 7
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 4
      • 1/4 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Wall Furnace, Natural Gas, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Other, Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Coin Op
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,500
      • Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Garage, 1 - 5
      • Has garage: Yes
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
      • Exterior features: Dog Run, Other
      • Fencing: Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 0.26 Acres
      • Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Curbs/Gutter
      Details
      • Additional structures: Tool Shed
      • Parcel number: 139123026
      • Zoning description: Duplex/Triplex
      • Special conditions: Own/Licensee,Agent Rel/Princ

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      Materials
      • Wood Siding, Stucco
      • Foundation: Raised, Slab
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Separate Meters
      • Gas: Separate Meters
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public, Separate Meters
      • Utilities for property: Phone Connected

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Solvang

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $798/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,012,725
      • Annual tax amount: $11,009
      • Date on market: 5/4/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 84 days
      • Listing terms: New Loan,1031 Exchange,Cash
      • Total actual rent: 116508
      • Tenant pays: Gas, Other, Cable TV, Water, Trash Collection, Electricity
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $3,593/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/4/2026Listed for sale$1,995,000+45.9%$798/sqft
        Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS #26000851 Report a problem
        2/4/2022Sold$1,367,475-2%$547/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        2/4/2022Pending sale$1,395,000$558/sqft
        Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS #21002817 Report a problem
        1/10/2022Contingent$1,395,000$558/sqft
        Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS #21002817 Report a problem
        1/7/2022Pending sale$1,395,000$558/sqft
        Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS #21002817 Report a problem
        12/24/2021Listed for sale$1,395,000$558/sqft
        Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS #21002817 Report a problem
        12/13/2021Contingent$1,395,000$558/sqft
        Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS #21002817 Report a problem
        12/8/2021Listed for sale$1,395,000+48.4%$558/sqft
        Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS #21002817 Report a problem
        6/27/2014Sold$940,000-1.1%$376/sqft
        Source: SBMLS #14-1377 Report a problem
        5/3/2014Listed for sale$950,000$380/sqft
        Source: Village Properties #1043682 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2018$11,009 +1.7%$1,012,725 +2%
        2017$10,825 +3.5%$992,869 +2%
        2016$10,459 +3.6%$973,402 +1.5%
        2015$10,096 -17.6%$958,781 -17.6%
        2014$12,246 $1,163,115 +2.5%
        2012-- $1,135,158 +2%
        2011-- $1,112,901 +0.8%
        2010-- $1,104,585 -0.2%
        2009-- $1,107,210 +2%
        2008-- $1,085,500 +313.3%
        2007-- $262,626 +2%
        2006-- $257,477 +2%
        2005-- $252,429 +11.6%
        2003-- $226,258 +2%
        2002-- $221,823 +2%
        2001-- $217,474 +15.2%
        2000-- $188,700
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 93463

        Getting around

        90 / 100
        Very Walkable
        45 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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