Dolly Parton’s Former Los Angeles Home Hits the Market for the First Time in 25 Years

The former home of late music legend Dolly Parton is officially up for grabs, having just hit the market for $7.95 million in Los Angeles.

The country singer and her late husband, Carl Dean, purchased the Hollywood Hills residence in 1985 for $750,000, according to property records.

The couple later sold the home—now known as the Dolly Parton house—for $1.2 million in 1990.

The listing is held by Edward Tinney of Nourmand and Associates and states that the property has not been on the market for 25 years, although it has changed hands a few times since Parton called it home.

In recent years, the four-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom dwelling has been listed as a rental, asking as much as $28,800 a month at its price-tag peak in February 2021.

The 4,689 square foot home was built in 1977, and has undergone quite the transformation over the last four decades. According to the listing, it was actually “rebuilt in 2009” and has been further upgraded since.

Perched on a .35 acre lot at the end of a cul-de-sac in the Bird Streets neighborhood near the Sunset Strip, the private bode is gated.

Aside from its interesting history, “voluminous high ceilings with custom finishes and built-ins throughout” give the home loads of character. There are also ample windows and glass walls, providing stunning jetliner views of downtown L.A. and the Pacific Ocean.

The front door opens up to a light-flooded foyer, providing access to the main living spaces and the upstairs bedrooms.

The living room is an excellent spot to relax, with the property's lush green landscape visible from every angle.

The kitchen is equipped with double Miele ovens, a six-top burner, custom cabinetry, and a wine fridge. It’s truly the heart of the home, boasting a breakfast bar, dining area, and a lounge. The room opens up to the heated resort-inspired pool terrace, adding to the relaxing atmosphere of the space.

Entertainment fans will appreciate the dedicated library and media room, which features a surround sound system and plenty of space to store books and knick knacks.

The first floor also includes a room which opens to the outdoors, that can serve as a bedroom or office space.

On the second floor, the sprawling primary suite includes its own private deck with panoramic views. It’s a gorgeous escape from everyday life, featuring a coffee bar, two bathrooms—including a private spa and steam shower—a massive walk-in closet, a fireplace, and a dedicated space that can serve as an office or gym.

The two additional second floor bathrooms each have their own private bathrooms.

Throughout her life, Parton—who died at the age of 80 on Aug. 25 after a brief battle with cancer—developed an eclectic real estate portfolio which was indicative of her journey from humble beginnings to superstardom.

As one of 12 children in her family, the Tennesse-native grew up in a tiny Smoky Mountains cabin. A replica of the home still stands today at the Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN.

Over time, Parton would acquire a handful of properties across the United States, including the private marital estate she primarily resided in in Brentwood, TN, a Hollywood hideaway she held during the early ‘aughts, and a mini compound in the Danish-inspired town of Solvang, CA.

The “9 to 5” singer was also a quiet champion for housing, contributing lifelong efforts to provide safe housing to those in need.

In 2025, she partnered with Mötley Crüe to donate to Covenant House, an organization dedicated to providing shelter and support to youths experiencing homelessness.

In 2023, she donated one of her personal properties—an Idyllwild, CA, cabin—to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California to be used by families of children undergoing treatment for “serious medical conditions.”

Her charitable work spanned decades, and included hurricane relief and investing in under-resourced communities.

"I just give from my heart," Parton said in 2022, when she accepted the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy. "I never know what I’m going to do or why I’m gonna do it. I just see a need and if I can fill it, then I will."

"Dolly worked up until the day she died. She loved seeing her dreams come to life, and loved knowing her work brought people joy," her longtime manager, Danny Nozell, said in a statement shared with Realtor.com®.