Dolly Parton bought LA property for $750,000 in 1985 and sold it for $1.2 mn in 1990. Now, Hollywood Hills home is up for grabs for $7.95 mn

Dolly Parton’s former Hollywood Hills home is once again on the market. The property, which the singer and songwriter owned with Carl Thomas Dean, has been listed for $7.95 million. The house is located in the Bird Streets neighborhood of Los Angeles. It covers 4,689 square feet and sits on a 0.35-acre lot. The property has four bedrooms and six bathrooms. Parton and Dean bought the home in 1985 for $750,000. They owned it for five years before selling it in 1990 for $1.2 million, according to property records and listing information. The current listing brings the property back into the celebrity real estate market after a long gap. According to the listing, this is the first time in 25 years that the house has been offered for sale.

A Los Angeles property with city and ocean views

The home is designed around views of Los Angeles. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows in the living and dining areas look toward Downtown Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean. The terrace overlooks the swimming pool and spa. The property has high ceilings, custom finishes and built-in storage across its interior.


Listing information says the residence is also difficult to see from the street. Edward Tinney of Nourmand & Associates described the house as being concealed behind a garage. The listing is held by Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency and Edward Tinney of Nourmand & Associates.

What does the former Dolly Parton home offer?

The main bedroom area is one of the largest parts of the house. The primary suite also has several additional spaces and facilities, including a private office, a gym, a walk-in closet, a fireplace, a coffee bar, a private spa and a private deck. It provides panoramic city views.

The kitchen has Miele double ovens, a six-burner cooktop, a 48-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator, a microwave and a wine fridge. At the top of the property is a Zen trail and garden. The home has a two-car garage with private access. The garage also has an electric vehicle charger. Four additional parking spaces are included with the property.

How much did Parton and Dean pay for the house?

Parton and Dean purchased the Hollywood Hills property in 1985 for $750,000. Five years later, in 1990, they sold the home for $1.2 million. The current asking price is $7.95 million.

The property is now being marketed as part of the Los Angeles real estate market, with its connection to the singer adding another point of interest for buyers who follow celebrity homes.

Parton and Dean’s long marriage

Parton and Dean's ownership of the California property came during their long marriage. The couple met in Nashville in 1964. They married in 1966 and remained together until Dean died on March 3, 2025. In 2016, the couple renewed their wedding vows at their home in Nashville to mark their 50th wedding anniversary.

Other California properties owned by Parton

The Hollywood Hills house was not the only California property owned by Parton. She bought homes in West Hollywood, Solvang and Idyllwild, as well as properties in Tennessee.

Parton bought a home in West Hollywood in 2007. She owned it until 2023. She also previously owned a three-unit cottage-style property in Solvang, California. The property had a windmill. Another property was a mountain retreat in Idyllwild, California. Parton and Dean later gave the Idyllwild property to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California.

Parton’s career and legacy

Parton's Hollywood Hills home is now being listed after the singer's death in 2026. Parton died peacefully in Nashville on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, following a brief battle with cancer. She won 11 Grammy Awards. Parton sold more than 100 million records around the world. She also wrote songs that became part of popular music, including “Jolene,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.”