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  • $1,995,000

    561 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463

    7beds
    2,500sqft
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    $12,720/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1920
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $1,897,100 Zestimate®
    $798/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Two income-producing adus
    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.
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    Cris Lapp DRE#: 01093529 310-612-0040,

    Black Oak Group Homes and Mortgages

    Source: North Santa Barbara County MLS,MLS#: 26001575MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 7
      • Bathrooms: 6
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/4 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: 1
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: 1
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: 1
      Bedroom 4
      • Description: Lower ADU 1 Bedroom or Guest Unit
      • Level: 1
      Other
      • Description: Upper ADU 3 Bedroom (1)
      • Level: 2
      Other
      • Description: Upper ADU 3 Bedroom (2)
      • Level: 2
      Other
      • Description: Upper ADU 3 Bedroom (3)
      • Level: 2
      Heating
      • Wall Furnace, Natural Gas, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Other, Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Coin Op
      Features
      • Windows: Low Emissivity Windows
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,500
      • Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft

      Property

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

      Construction

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

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Phone Connected
      Green energy
      • Green verification: Unknown
      • Energy generation: None

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Solvang

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $798/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,480,197
      • Date on market: 8/4/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 38 days
      • Listing terms: New Loan,1031 Exchange,Cash
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $1,897,100

        $1.80M - $1.99M

        $6,539/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$1,367,500+45.5%$547/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/27/2014Sold$940,000+408.1%$376/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/23/1999Sold$185,000$74/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $1,480,197 +2%
        2025$15,648 +1.8%$1,451,174 +2%
        2024$15,369 +3.7%$1,422,720 +4%
        2023$14,818 +27.6%$1,367,475 +27.8%
        2022$11,616 +1.7%$1,070,356 +2%
        2021$11,424 +1.5%$1,049,370 +1%
        2020$11,257 +2%$1,038,611 +2%
        2019$11,034 $1,018,247
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 93463

        Getting around

        90 / 100
        Very Walkable
        50 / 100
        Bikeable

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