$1,995,000

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… Read More 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. Read Less

Courtesy of Daniel Ferguson, Black Oak Group Homes and Mortgages 805-538-6044

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Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 16, 2026

Property Type

Single Family

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,500

Lot Size

0.26 Acres

Year Built

1920

MLS Number

26001575

30 Days Snapshot Of 93463

$2.06M

+36%

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-50%

homes sold

163

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Building

Approx built in 1920, 2,500 approx sqft, 2 stories

Cooling

Air conditioning: Central Air, Other, Ceiling Fans

Exterior Features

Features: Dog Run, Decks, Fenced, Patio, Wood Siding, Stucco

Foundation

Raised, Slab

Garage

2 spaces

ADU

Water Features

Public

Heating

Wall Furnace, Natural Gas, Electric

Laundry

Coin Op

Lot

11,326 sqft, 0.26 acres, Characteristics: Corner

Energy Saving

Green features: Low E Windows

Parking

Covered parking: Attached Garage

Property

Site improvements: Paved Streets, Telephone, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Curbs/Gutter, Zone description: Duplex/Triplex, Tool Shed

Roof

Composition

Sewer

Public Sewer

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