Does Dolly Parton Have a House in California? Yes! And It's for Sale
For most of her life, country music icon Dolly Parton has called Tennessee home, living in places such as Nashville, Brentwood and Sevierville. But many fans may not realize that at one time she also owned a private retreat in California.
Unlike some of her more well-known residences, this secluded property flew largely under the radar—and now it’s back on the market. Read on to discover more about Dolly Parton’s little-known California home, including when she owned it and the role it played in her life.
About Dolly’s California home
The house previously owned by Dolly Parton is located at 561 Alisal Road, Solvang, California. Although smaller than most of Dolly’s other homes totalling 2,500 square feet with a 1,000 sq. ft. front residence (3BD/2BA), a 1,000 sq. ft. upper rear unit (3BD/2BA), and a 500 sq. ft. lower unit (1BD/0.75BA), all featuring private patios and off-street parking.
Originally built in 1920, the home has been owned by multiple people, including Dolly, and is currently for sale and listed at $1.9 million.
When did Dolly own the home?
Although many didn’t know about Dolly’s ownership of the home, it’s said that she purchased it in 2004 and was an owner for about a decade.
“I heard that it reminded her of her grandmother’s childhood home,” most recent owner Cris Lapp shared.
Lapp, who purchased the home in 2022 for $1.3 million, shared that he kept most of the property the same as it was from Parton’s ownership. But Lapp also added a few Dolly touches that made the home more of a draw to Dolly fans.
One of these additions was a custom-made glass window above the front door with Dolly’s name and her signature butterfly. Also, on the fence you can find a sign that says, “Former home of Dolly Parton, Singer, Actress & American Icon.”
Over the years, Dolly has spoken about her different homes, including her former home in Idyllwild, California, but the Solvang house was one she didn’t mention. However, the founder of Secret Solvang which does historical deep dives and offers tours, is certain Parton was once an owner.
“Dolly definitely owned the house,” Wes Leslie, founder of Secret Solvang explained. “… She hung on to it, maybe as an investment property. She had family connected to her, maybe living in it. She knew about Solvang and liked the place.”
Other homes Dolly’s owned
Although you may not have known about Dolly’s home in Solvang, you’ve definitely heard of a few others she’s owned. Dolly’s current residence is in a 3,324 square foot home in Brentwood, Tennessee. She previously lived in a Nashville bungalow, which she purchased with her husband, Carl Dean, in 1980. She’s also been the owner of a cabin in Idyllwild, California and another home in West Hollywood.
While the Solvang house is currently for sale, you can’t tour the inside of the home. But you are able to get a glimpse of the outside while on a stroll.
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This story was originally published June 16, 2026 at 11:56 AM.